AGENDA DATE: 03/01/2023
TITLE:
Letter of Support for Albemarle County Smart Scale Design-Build Transportation Project
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Authorize the County Executive to sign a letter supporting safety improvements at the Route 20/649 intersection.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Rosenberg, Herrick, Filardo, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): Kevin McDermott
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND:
On May 20, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved a Resolution supporting the Virginia Department of Transportation (“VDOT”) Albemarle Design-Build Bundle. This design-build bundle included six projects that were awarded funds through the Smart Scale program, including the Route 20/649 Intersection Improvement project. The Resolution of Support from the May 2020 meeting is included as Attachment A. Construction on this project was completed in late 2022.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Infrastructure Investment - Prioritize, plan, and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs.
DISCUSSION:
VDOT has requested a letter of support from the County for VDOT Project 0020-002-953, C501, #Smart18-Route 20/649 Intersection Improvement, UPC 111733 (Attachment B). This letter would reaffirm County support of proposed improvements at the intersection of Route 20 (Stony Point Road) and Route 649 (Proffit Road). Additionally, this letter would affirm support for the Highway System Changes associated with this Project. These System Changes include the abandonment of the alignments of the roadways previously followed and the acceptance of the new roadway alignments.
BUDGET IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment C), authorizing the County Executive to sign a letter of support for this VDOT project.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Resolution of Support from May 2020 meeting
B - Draft letter of support and VDOT map showing proposed roadway changes
C - Resolution