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August 11, 2015 Discussion:  A primary extension is a locally maintain road that has a primary route number (i.e. Route 337).  Localities may submit applications for those routes which have a Combined Condition Index of less than 60, as determined by VDOT or determined by the locality using pavement assessment evaluation and rating process equivalent to that used by VDOT.  The initial application process occurred in FY2014-2015. The City submitted 4 applications. None of these applications received funding.  Due the large number of applications received to during the prior year, VDOT revisited the existing applications and asked localities for additional data as necessary for FY2015-2016.  VDOT approved funding for Turnpike Road (Route 337) from Utah Avenue to Kings Highway as part of its FY2015-2016 budget process.  Staff has received the project agreement and appendices from VDOT. Financial Impact  The Primary Extension grant provides $46,800 for paving Turnpike Road from Utah Avenue to Kings Highway.  There are no matching funds required. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principles: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community, and a Robust Economy for Working Men and Women. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Sign and forward appendices to VDOT. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A PRIMARY EXTENSION PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,800 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND TO APPROPRIATE $46,800 IN THE FY 2015-16 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PAVING OF TURNPIKE ROAD FROM UTAH AVENUE TO KINGS HIGHWAY.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Wright Nays: None 15 - 294 - Adoption of a resolution committing $5,000,000 in funds appropriated in the FY 2015-16 Capital Improvement Fund as matching funds for a $5,000,000 grant in revenue sharing funds from the Virginia Department of Transportation towards construction of the replacement for 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:  This project has previously received Revenue Sharing funds for the design and right of way clearance phases of this project.  VDOT approved the City’s application as part of its FY2015-2016 budget process.  VDOT allocated $8.2 million for the project during the development of their Six- Year Improvement Program.  Staff has received the revised appendices for the project agreement from VDOT.