R-20-32RESOLUTION NO. 2020-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA CITY COUNCIL
OF ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY'S SMART SCALE FUNDING APPLICATION
FOR THE COUNTRY CLUB COMMONS CONNECTOR 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 a new trail
between Spring Lake Terrace and Fairfax Boulevard to connect neighborhoods, commercial
areas and transit.
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.
Adopted: July 14, 2020
Mayor
ATTEST:
NO VAA
City Clerk
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilmember Harmon Aye
Councilmember Lim
Aye
Councilmember Miller
Aye
Councilmember Ross
Aye
Councilmember Stehle
Aye
Councilmember Yi
Aye