AGENDA DATE: 9/3/2025
TITLE: eTransportation VDOT Appendix A Revisions
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request authorization of an amendment to Appendix A of the agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for the Berkmar Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, Commonwealth and Dominion Drive Sidewalks, and the NIFI – The Square project.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Tevendale, Dumars, Abplanalp
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors approved agreements with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on April 20, 2022 reaffirming the County’s commitment to fund the locality share of certain projects under agreement with VDOT . This agreement applies to the following VDOT Revenue Sharing projects: Berkmar Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, Commonwealth and Dominion Drive Sidewalks, and the NIFI – The Square project.
Each of the original agreements included an Appendix A form (Attachments A, B, and C) that breaks down the costs associated with these VDOT Revenue Sharing projects. This breakdown shows the VDOT contribution, and the local funds provided by the County through the County’s Transportation Leveraging Program. Whenever there is a revision to the total costs of a project, VDOT requires that a revised Appendix A be approved.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure and Placemaking – Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being.
DISCUSSION: The Berkmar Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements project and the Commonwealth and Dominion Drive Sidewalks project were approved by VDOT to receive additional Revenue Sharing funds, with the local match provided by the Community Development Department Transportation Leveraging Program. Upon approval of the attached Resolution, the revised Appendix A forms (Attachments D and E) are signed by the County Executive (CE), and after signatures are obtained the associated appropriation request is created.
The NIFI – The Square project received CE adjustment for additional funding of $300,000 in FY25 from the Transportation Leveraging Program in order to cover a low bid that was 14% over budget. Additional VDOT Revenue Sharing funds were not provided but the project cost total changed and therefore required the revised Appendix A (Attachment F).
BUDGET IMPACT: Funding for these projects is included in the current capital budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the attached resolution (Attachment G) re-affirming the County’s commitment to fund its share of the approved projects under agreement with VDOT and authorize the County Executive or his designee to execute any such agreements and/or addendums once approved by the County Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS:
Att. A – Original VDOT Appendix A – Commonwealth Dominion Drive
Att. B – Original VDOT Appendix A - Berkmar
Att. C – Original VDOT Appendix A – NIFI – The Square
Att. D – Revised VDOT Appendix A - Commonwealth Dominion Drive
Att. E – Revised VDOT Appendix A – Berkmar
Att. F – Revised VDOT Appendix A – NIFI – The Square
Att. G – Resolution