R-22-33RESOLUTION NO. R-22-33
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 EXTENSION
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 extension of the George
Snyder Trail at its eastern terminus to provide a connection to the nearby Wilcoxon Trail; and
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: June 28, 2022
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Mayor
Attest:
ACity Clerk
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilmember Harmon Aye
Councilmember Lim
Absent
Councilmember Miller
Aye
Councilmember Ross
Aye
Councilmember Stehle
Aye
Councilmember Yi
Aye