AGENDA DATE: 4/1/2020
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Woolen Mills Shuttle Bus Service Agreement
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Approve a Shuttle Bus Service Agreement between JAUNT, the County, WillowTree, and Woolen Mills, LLC, to satisfy the public transit element arising out of the First Amended Economic Opportunity Performance Agreement between the County, the EDA, and Woolen Mills, LLC.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, DeLoria, Johnson, Newberry, Catlin
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Albemarle County partnered with the Commonwealth of Virginia to support a project at the Woolen Mills site for the relocation and expansion of WillowTree, Inc. to become the anchor tenant in a redeveloped corporate campus. Albemarle County also expressed an interest in supporting the provision of a bus shuttle service connecting the Woolen Mills campus and Downtown Charlottesville parking facilities. The County expressed a willingness to contribute up to $40,000 for four years to support the service, which will allow WillowTree employees and patrons of the campus businesses to park and ride from downtown. Woolen Mills and WillowTree will also contribute financial support for five years. JAUNT will provide the service and integrate on-demand elements.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission: To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: On September 12, 2018, the Board authorized the County Executive to execute a performance agreement with Woolen Mills, LLC and the Albemarle County Economic Development Authority on behalf of the County regarding the $1 million infrastructure investment associated with this project. The Board approved an amended agreement on October 15, 2019, extending the deadline for completion of certain public elements (Attachment ...
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