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November 27, 2012 "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AN ALLOCATION OF FUNDS THROUGH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FISCAL YEAR 2014 REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE PARADISE CREEK BRIDGE. WHEREAS the City of Portsmouth desires to submit an application for an allocation of funds up to $100,000 through the Virginia Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2014 Revenue Sharing Program; and WHEREAS, $100,000 of these funds are requested to fund the rehabilitation of the Paradise Creek Bridge in the City. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it hereby supports the application for an allocation of $100,000 through the Virginia Department of Transportation Revenue Sharing Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute project administration agreements for any approved revenue sharing projects." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: None 12 - 466 -Adoption of a resolution supporting participation in the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Fiscal Year 2014 Revenue Sharing Program for the Replacement of the Churchland Bridge (Northbound Lanes). Vision Principles: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community, and a Robust Economy for Working Men and Women. Background: • The Replacement of the Churchland Bridge project is currently under design. • The VDOT Revenue Sharing Program provides an opportunity for localities to provide local funds to match state funds for priority projects. Discussion: • VDOT issues a call to localities to submit Revenue Sharing applications for qualifying projects in advance of their upcoming budget. • City staff identifies projects and submits the required applications and other supporting materials to VDOT for consideration. • This project has previously received Revenue Sharing funds for design. • The next project phase involves clearing the right of way in accordance with VDOT standards and specifications. • A resolution from City Council outlining the request to participate and its support of the project identified for funding from the Revenue Sharing program is required to complete the application process. Financial Impact • The estimate for this project phase is approximately $2,000,000. • The City's matching share would be $1,000,000. Funding is available in the approved Capital Improvements Program. Recommended Action: • Adoption of the resolution. Vision Principles: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community, and a Robust Economy for Working Men and Women. Next Steps Following Council Action: • Submit resolution to VDOT by December 3, 2012. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: