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July 27.2010 Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Mr. Cherry, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $357,135 IN THE FY 2010-2011 GENERAL FUND RECEIVED FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR LOCAL STREET MAINTENANCE." Ayes: Cherry, Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Whitehurst Nays: None 10 - 351 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $396,270 in federal funds from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and appropriating said funds in the FY10-FY11 Capital Improvement Fund for a Safe Routes to Schools project at Churchland Elementary School and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the VDOT for said project. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . The SRTS Program is federally funded and administered through VDOT to assist localities and schools in funding infrastructure improvements to make walking and bicycling to school a safe and appealing to students in kindergarten through eight grades. . The Planning Department and Portsmouth Public Schools developed an SRTS Travel Plan for Churchland Elementary School (CES) in November 2009. . City Council Resolution 10-18 authorized the City Manger to submit an application to VDOT for an SRTS Grant at Churchland Elementary School totaling $396,270. . VDOT funded the entire SRTS Grant on June 23, 2010. Discussion: . The project includes installation of school zone flashing beacons along Michael Lane and Dogwood Drive; construction of a sidewalk along Michael Lane; sidewalk repairs/ADA ramp repairs at the entrance to the school; restriping pedestrian crosswalks; replacing or introducing new pavement markings along the school zone; installation of pedestrian warning signs; construction of a multi-use path to connect the school to the Westmoreland neighborhood; and installations of bike racks at the school. Financial Impact: . None. The cost of this program will be borne totally by VDOT, no local matching funds are required. Recommended Action: . Adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with VDOT to accept $396,270 in federal funds and administer a Safe Routes to Schools Project to improve walking and bicycling routes to Churchland Elementary School; program a new project in the Capital Improvements Fund for these pedestrian and bicyclist accessibility upgrades; and appropriate $396,270 to this new Capital Improvements Project Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps: . Submit the completed Standard Project Administration Agreement to VDOT for execution. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: