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R-23-07RESOLUTION NO. R-23-07 Resolution Confirming the City Manager's Authority to Sign Agreements between the City and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and Affirming Commitment to Fund the Local Share of the City's Projects Under Agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation WHEREAS, the City receives funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) for transportation improvements within the City; and WHEREAS, VDOT and DRPT have Standard Project Administration Agreements that establish the terms and conditions of the funding with local governments; and WHEREAS, a Standard Project Administration Agreement is used for projects administered through VDOT and DRPT including the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program, Regional Surface Transportation (RSTP) Program, Revenue Sharing, Smart Scale, Transportation Alternatives, Primary Extension Paving Program, Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), and DRPT capital and operating assistance. WHEREAS, a Standard Project Administration Agreement is used for projects administered through DRPT including operating and capital project assistance for transit; and WHEREAS, VDOT and DRPT require that each locality provide documentation of signatory authority to execute these agreements; WHEREAS, VDOT also requires each locality provide assurance of its commitment to fund its local share; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fairfax, Virginia that the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign agreements and addenda for approved projects between the City and the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Fairfax commits to fund its local share of projects under agreement with the VDOT and DRPT in accordance with the project financial documents. Adopted: January 24, 2023 Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows: VOTE: Councilmember Bates Aye Councilmember Doyle Feingold Aye Councilmember Greenfield Aye Councilmember Lim Aye Councilmember Ross Aye Councilmember Stehle Aye