R-16-42RESOLUTION NO. R-16-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA CITY COUNCIL
OF ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY'S SMART SCALE FUNDING APPLICATION
FOR THE GEORGE SNYDER TRAIL PROJECT
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Commonwealth Transportation Board construction
allocation procedures, it is necessary that a resolution be received from the sponsoring local
jurisdiction or agency requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to
establish a project in the City of Fairfax.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Fairfax requests the
Commonwealth Transportation Board establish a project for the construction of the George
Snyder Trail.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT The City of Fairfax hereby agrees to provide its
share of the total cost for preliminary engineering, right-of-way and construction of this
project in accordance with the project financial documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT The City of Fairfax hereby agrees to enter into a
project administration agreement with VDOT and provide the necessary oversight to ensure
the project is developed in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local requirements
for design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT The City of Fairfax will be responsible for
maintenance and operating costs of the facility as constructed unless other arrangements have
been made with VDOT.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT If the City of Fairfax subsequently elects to cancel
the project, the City of Fairfax hereby agrees to reimburse VDOT for the total amount of costs
expended by VDOT through the date VDOT is notified of such cancellation. The City of
Fairfax also agrees to repay any funds previously reimbursed that are later deemed ineligible
by the Federal Highway Administration or VDOT.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT The City Council of the City of Fairfax hereby
grants authority for the City Manager to apply for funds and execute project administration
agreements, as well as other documents necessary for approved projects.
j Adopted this 8th day of November, 2016.
Attest:
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City Clerk
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilmember DeMarco
Aye
Councilman Greenfield
Aye
Councilman Meyer
Aye
Councilmember Miller
Aye
Councilmember Schmidt
Aye
Councilmember Stehle
Aye