014-97
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF FREDERICK FOR THE
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CIVIL WAR SITES, INC.
THIRD WINCHESTER BATTLEFIELD ACQUISmON - CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD
TOUR NETWORK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, in accordance with Commonwealth Transportation Board construction
allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by resolution be received from the local
government in order that the Virginia Department of Transportation program an enhancement
project in the County of Frederick; and,
WHEREAS, the acquisition of scenic or historic sites is an eligible transportation
enhancement activity, as defined by Federal legislation; and,
WHEREAS, the acquisition of the Third Winchester Battlefield is consistent with the
goals, strategies and action program of the Battlefield Network Plan Frederick County-
Winchester V A., and is a critical component of the Civil War Battlefield Tour Network; and,
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors on
January 22, 1997; and,
WHEREAS, the Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites, Inc., hereby agrees
to pay 20 percent of the total cost for land acquisition of this project, and that if the Association
for the Preservation of Civil War Sites, Inc. subsequently elects to cancel this project, the
Association for the Preservation of Civil War Sites, Inc. hereby agrees to reimburse the Virginia
Department of Transportation for the total amount expended by the Department through the date
the Department is notified of such cancellation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL YED, that the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors hereby requests that the Commonwealth Transportation Board establish an
enhancement program project for the Association of the Preservation of Civil War Sites, Inc., to
acquire the Third Winchester Battlefield.
ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors, County of Frederick on the 22nd day of
January, 1997.
APPROVED: James L. 0 e~
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
RESOLUTION NO.: 014-97