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042-08BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAIL PRESERVATION APPLICATION WINCHESTER &WESTERN RAILROAD RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the WINCHESTER i� WESTERN RR desires to file an application with the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION for safety and improvement projects; and WHEREAS, the identified improvement projects are estimated to cost $1,096,048.00; and WHEREAS, the 2008 General Assembly has approved funding for the acquisition, lease or improvement of railways within the Rail Industrial Access Program budget; and WHEREAS, the WINCHESTER &WESTERN RR is an important element of the WINCHESTER /FREDERICK COUNTY transportation system; and WHEREAS, the WINCHESTER & WESTERN RR is instrumental in the economic development of the WINCHESTER/FREDERICK COUNTY area, and provides relief to the highway system by transporting freight, and provides an alternate means of transporting commodities; and WHEREAS, THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK supports the project and the retention of rail service; and WHEREAS, the COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD has established procedures for all allocation and distribution of the funds approved by the 2008 General Assembly. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK does hereby request the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION to give priority consideration to the projects proposed by the WINCHESTER 8� WESTERN RR totaling $1,096,048.00 in FREDERICK COUNTY. At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the County of Frederick, Virginia, held on February 13, 2008, upon motion made by Gary W. Dove and seconded by Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., the above resolution was approved by the following recorded vote: Resolution - Winchester &Western Railroad Board of Supervisors Meeting of February 13, 2008 — Page 2 Richard C. Shickle Aye Gene E. Fisher Aye Bill M. Ewing Aye Philip A. Lemieux Aye Gary W. Dove Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye Gary A. Lofton Aye A COPY TESTE: �....� t � ; Jotin;,R: 7�ile� J�� �` Cork, Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION NO.: 042 -08 cc: Cheryl B. Shiffler, Finance Director C. William Orndoff, Jr., Treasurer Jerry A. Copp, Resident Engineer, Virginia Department of Transportation C : \T7P\resolutionsU2ailroadAppli cation(021308BdM[g). wpd WINCHESTER &WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY Virginia Division 126 E. Piccadilly Street Winchester, VA 22601 540 - 662 -2600 January 30, 2008 Board of Supervisors of Frederick County 107 N. Kent Street Winchester, VA 22601 Honorable Ladies anal Gentlemen: Corporate Office 258 Elm Street New Canaan, CT 06840 203 - 966 -8880 New Jersey Division P. O. Box 1024 Bridgeton, NJ 08302 856 -451 -6400 —'t2 �r �` h, N '' 0 .tea �a N �, �� \�, Gj 37 � f�ati �, The WINCHESTER &WESTERN Railroad, serving Winchester and Frederick County as a common carrier public utility, has made application to the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Rail &Public Transportation for Financial Assistance for Rehabilitation of certain local rail lines, requesting $1,096,048.00 to improve both public safety and the physical condition of the railroad. The Winchester and Western Railroad will fund the matching portion of this project. No County money is requested. The proposed improvements will take place in the County; therefore, the Department has requested a Resolution from the governing body, indicating their support of the project(s). A proposed Resolution, in the format suggested by DOT personnel, is forwazded as Encloswe ]. The original letter of application provides additional information: a copy is attached as Encloswe. 2. The WINCHESTER &WESTERN Railroad respectfully requests introduction and approval of this RAIL PRESERVATION APPLICATION Resolution at yow eazliest opportunity. Questions may be directed to ow Winchester office, to the undersigned, who will also be available, if required, at yow next Council Meeting. Very Respectfully, tom" W. .Light President WW Virginia Division Encl. WINCHESTER &WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY Virginia Division 126 E. Piccadilly Street Winchester, VA 22601 540 - 662 -2600 January 30, 2008 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ATTN: Matthew D. Tucker, Director Dept. of Rail and Public Transportation 1313 East Main Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 590 Richmond, VA 23218 -0590 Dear Mr. Tucker, Corporate Office 258 Elm Street New Canaan, CT 06840 203 - 966 -8880 New Jersey Division P. O. Box 1024 Bridgeton, NJ 08302 856 - 451 -6400 The purpose of this letter is to forwazd and respectfully request favorable consideration for our application for financial assistance utilizing Rail Preservation Program funds that are available for the 2009 through 2014. The proposed scope of work is as set forth in the attached pages. This work continues the program designed to upgrade the Winchester &Western Railroad Company Virginia Division to Class I standards: therefore, the previous justification and evaluation documents remain in effect. The W &W, which employs 18 people on the Virginia Division, handled over 6000 carloads of freight over our shortline in 2007. We expect a modest increase in traffic in 2008. The Virginia Division of the Winchester and Western operates 53.12 miles of trackage between Gore, VA and Williamsport, MD. Of this total, 26.76 miles are in the Commonwealth of Virginia I hereby certify that the Winchester &Western Railroad Company (W &W) is a Common carrier; that the W &W provides continuous maintenance, and assumes liability for the tracks and facilities involved; and that the W &W guarantees the right -of- -way for the projects) idenfified. Work will commence upon approval or July 1, whichever is later. Only Frederick County VA is impacted by these proposed projects and a resolution of support is on the agenda for the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County. A draft resolution is enclosed. A properly certified copy of this resolution will be forwazded as soon as it is received. if additional information is required, please contact me at the Virginia office. As always, we appreciate the professional and time]y assistance provided by you and your staff. Sincerely, . Li President Encl. COUNTY of FREDERICK John R. Riley, Jr. County Administrator 540/665 -5666 Fax 540/667 -0370 E -mail: February 14, 2008 jrile�y @cafrederick.va.us W. P. Light President Virginia Division Winchester and Western Railroad Company 126 E. Piccadilly Street Winchester, VA 22601 Dear Mr. Light: The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting in regularsession on February 13, 2008, approved the Rail Preservation Application Resolution as presented in your correspondence dated January 30, 2008. Please find the executed resolution enclosed. With kindest regards, I am Sincerely, ;� �.. r wJohn R. Riley, Jr. County Administrator JRR /tjp Enclosure cc: Cheryl B. Shiffler, Finance Director C. William Orndoff, Jr., Treasurer Jerry Copp, Resident Engineer, Virginia Department of Transportation C:\ TJP\ misclenersU2ailroadPreservApp.wpd 107 NorTh Kent Street Winchester, Virginia ?2601 -5000