AGENDA DATE: 5/7/2025
TITLE:
Title
Resolution to Participate in VDOT Economic Development Access Program (EDAP) Boulders Road Extension Design
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Consider approving a Resolution to participate in VDOT Economic Development Access Program (EDAP) for Boulders Road Extension Design
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Herrick, Henry, Kilroy
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Places29 Master Plan includes a future extension of Boulders Road from its current terminus to the intersection of Route 29 at Austin Drive, effectively turning that T-intersection into a 4-way intersection. Completing this road project is a critical path for the Rivanna Futures project.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being.
DISCUSSION: The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has a funding program for economic development that is available to localities for strategic economic opportunities. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership has suggested that the Rivanna Futures project meets the intent for this program.
The resolution provided in Attachment A is required for Albemarle County to be able to make application to the VDOT Economic Development Access Program (EDAP) for design for the Boulders Road Extension. The funding available for this effort from VDOT, if awarded, does not require any local match.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact associated with this resolution.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommend that the Board approve the attached resolution in order to make application to the VDOT EDAP for design of the Boulders Road Extension project.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Resolution