AGENDA DATE: 8/8/2018
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Title
Albemarle County FY 19 Smart Scale Applications
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution in Support of the Smart Scale Project Applications in Albemarle County
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Graham, Benish, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): David Benish
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Smart Scale grant program is the primary method for funding large-scale transportation projects in the State. The Program provides State and Federal funds for the design/engineering, right-of-way, and construction of transportation projects and runs on a biennial cycle. The Board has previously reviewed and approved the list of proposed projects that applications are being submitted for at its April 4, 2018 meeting. A requirement of the Smart Scale application is submittal of a Resolution of Support for the applications from the local governing body. This Resolution is due on September 1, 2018.
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: Albemarle County has a four-application limit but the Thomas Jefferson Planning Commission and the Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization are each allowed to submit four applications as well. No other jurisdictions in the planning district requested those entities to submit projects on their behalf and so there will be nine applications for projects within Albemarle County and another three applications for projects that make up the Hydraulic Road improvement package. These are the same projects that the Board of Supervisors approved in April with the addition of the US 29 Hydraulic Road Intersection Improvement Package.
Following is the list of Smart Scale applications for the FY 2019 Cycle:
Albemarle County:
1. Berkmar Drive Extension to Airport Road
2. US 250/Route 20 Intersection Improvement
3. Route 20/Route 53 Intersection Improvements
4. Rio Road East/Pen Park Road Roundabout
Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission:
5. Route 29 Shared Use Path - Carrsbrook Drive to Riverside Center
6. East Bound Barracks Road US 250/29 Bypass Ramp Right Turn Lane
7. I-64 Exit 107 Park and Ride Lot
8. Frays Mill Road/US 29 Intersection Improvement
Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning District Commission
9. US 29 Hydraulic Road Intersection Improvement Packages
10. Fontaine Avenue/US 29 Bypass Interchange Improvement
BUDGET IMPACT: These applications are for State and Federal funding to implement these projects. No County match is required with the applications and, if approved, the projects will be administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation and the facilities will be maintained by VDOT as well. Therefore, no County funds are necessary to support the projects.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the Resolution in Support of the Smart Scale Applications in Albemarle County provided in Attachment A.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: Resolution of Support