026-08RESOLUTION
BY THE
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
VDOT ENHANCEMENT GRANT
The Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, in regular meeting on the 22nd day of October 2008,
adopted the following:
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation awards Enhancement Grants, which are
federal funds that are awarded by the Commonwealth Transportation Board on an annual basis for
improvements to bicycle and pedestrian transportation. This is a grant with a local match component
of 20% of the awarded amount. The application process, however, does not obligate Frederick
County funds. The Board of Supervisors would determine whether to commit funds at such time the
Enhancement Grant may be awarded; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Committee considered this proposal at their September 29, 2008
meeting and unanimously endorsed the grant application effort; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered this proposal at their October 1.5, 2008 meeting
and unanimously endorsed the grant application effort; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, Virginia, desires that the Planning and
Development Department submit an application for enhancements to bicycle and pedestrian
transportation in the vicinity of Senseny Road Elementary School.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County,
Virginia, hereby supports the application for enhancements to bicycle and pedestrian transportation
in the vicinity of Senseny Road Elementary School.
Richard C. Shickle, Chairman Aye Gary A. Lofton Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher A y e Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
A COPY ATTEST
Yoh/<. Riley, Jr.
titie'derick County Administrator
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COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665 -5651
NEEMORANDUM
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TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director - Transportation
RE: Enhancement Grant Application Public Hearing
DATE: October 15, 2008
FAX: 540/665 -6395
This is a public hearing item for the Board of Supervisors to consider the endorsement of the
application for VDOT Enhancement Grant funds for the implementation of bicycle and
pedestrian improvements along Senseny Road.
County staff has been working to refine an application for a Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) Enhancement Grant for the current application cycle. Enhancement
Grants are federal fiends that are awarded by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) on
an annual basis for improvements to bicycle and pedestrian transportation. This is a grant with a
local match component of 20 %. As is the case with many VDOT grant programs, the application
process itself does not obligate County funds. In the event that the County receives an award, the
Board of Supervisors would determine at that time whether to commit funds with the hope that
private funds would be available to cover the match requirement.
For this year's application cycle, staff has recommended an application for enhancements to
bicycle and pedestrian transportation in the vicinity of Senseny Road Elementary School. This is
a continuation of this project which was awarded $250,000.00 based upon last year's application,
and $140,000 the year before that. The proposed project would add paved multiuse paths to the
northern and southern sides of Senseny Road between .I -81 and the Orrick Commons project.
The project would also include improvements to the crossovers of roadways traversed by the
paths and an additional crossover of Senseny Road at Senseny Elementary. Attached, please find
a graphic depicting the project area. This project would serve as an important cornerstone for a
future pedestrian and bicycle system extending further East along Senseny Road and into the
City of Winchester.
The Transportation Committee considered this proposal at their September 29, 2008 meeting and
unanimously recommended endorsement. The Planning Commission is considering this
proposal at their October 15, 2008 meeting.
Attachments
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
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FY 2009 - 2010
PROJECT APPLICATION FORM
'APPLICATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1, 2008 ---
Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/15/2008
E: Project Title Senseny Road Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements
Installation of asphalt multiuse paths along Senseny Road in the vicinity of Senseny Road Elementary
G. TransportationBnhancement Cate> ories (Check all that apply— See Enhancementbrochure for details of categories)
1.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Education
3.
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Acquisition of Scenic or Historic Easements and Sites, including Historic Battlefields
4.
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Scenic or Historic Highway Programs, including Tourist and Welcome Centers
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Landscaping and Scenic Beautification
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Historic Preservation
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Rehabilitation and Operation of Historic Transportation Building, Structures, or Facilities
8.
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Preservation of Abandoned Railway Corridors and Conversion to Trails
9.
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Inventory, Control, and Removal of Outdoor Advertising
10.
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Archaeological Planning and Research
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Environmental Mitigation of Runoff Pollution and Provision of Wildlife Connectivity
12.
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Establishment of Transportation Museum
bonslup to a' Previously First critical step in developing key network connections to the city of Winchester which has
iedEnhancemen#o�ect , had a number of enhancement grants for the Green Circle.
l;rticallVlilestone: Datesand EnclorseinentsR r (Attach cow of the;public notice and all resolutions endorsing the px4ec0
a. Public Hearing 10/15/2007
b. Local Government Endorsement 10/15/2007
c. MPO Resolution Endorsement ❑ Check if not applicable 10/17/2007
Federal . EnliancementFunds.Reque sted'in this AppIicatioii (Maximum 80 %) i � a� �nnnn
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County Staff Support and Management of Project
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❑ Anticipated
$130,000.00
Donated .Right of Way along Corridor
❑ Confirmed
® Anticipated
$5,000.00
County General Funds
❑ Confirmed
® Anticipated
$201,400.00
❑ Confirmed
❑ Anticipated
THIS TOTAL MUST MATCH
ENTRY IN ITEM K TOTAL
$336,400.00
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MAILING ADDRESS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Please mail FIVE copies of your completed application package to the following address:
Mr. Michael A. Estes
Winky Chenault
Local Assistance Division
Pamela Liston
Virginia Department of Transportation
Erica Jeter
1401 East Broad Street
Cynthia Clark
Richmond, Virginia 23219
For Technical Assistance Contact:
(804) 786 -2264 Toll Free: (800) 444 -7832
(804) 786 -2734 Fax: (804) 371 -0847
(804) 786 -9125
(804) 371 -6289
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By signing below, Project Sponsor indicates their understanding that these are federal funds, that project development must comply
with all federal and state guidelines, and that they are responsible for future maintenance and operating costs of the completed project.
Attachment A
Anticipated Project Budget
Preliminary Enzineerine Phase
Engineering\Design \Survey Fees ...............$218,250.00
VDOT Review Fees .......... ....................$101,850.00
Grant Administrative Costs .....................$72,750.00
Total PE Costs ............... ....................$392,850.00
Rig,ht of Way Phase
Right of way costs /utility relocation /drainage modifications
Where Right of way is constrained to make better use of existing right of way/
Modifications to existing signals if needed ....... $1,242,650.00
Total ROW Costs .............. ..................$1,242,650.00
Construction Phase
Construction Costs ........... ....................$436,500.00
Total CN Costs ..... ............................... $436,500.00
Total Costs .............................. ..................$2,072,000.00
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FY 2008 - 2009
ATTACHMENT B
SELECTION CRITERIA
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS
A. Applicant (Group, Agency, etc:) Name: Frederick County, VA Department of Planning and Development
Address: 107 N. Kent Street, Suite 202
City, State Zip Winchester, VA 22601
B. Project Title: Senseny Road Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements
C Complete he following questions providing as mncli detail as possible while mclnding examples when available
Responses`will aiifomafically expand fo additional sheets as needed: .
1. ,Relationship to Transportation —What service or function will this project, or has this project, provided for the traveling public?
How will it impact transportation?
This improvement provides the opportunity for a number of subdivisions to access amenities along Senseny Road including
Senseny Road Elementary, Church Services, and Convenience shopping without being forced to use their vehicles. In
addition improving this access would reduce automobile trips on a very heavily traveled facility. This project has been
expanded since the last fiscal year application and now includes an extended length which attaches to a newly approved
shopping center with anchor grocery store and their proffered trail system. This will give added convenience to the
surrounding localities and give them access to a full service grocery store in addition to the convenience shopping
opportunities along this planned path.
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Demonstrated Need — What need(s) will this project fulfill within the community?
The Senseny Road corridor is a heavily traveled roadway at the heart of one of the most densely populated areas of Frederick
County. Though it offers a number of amenities mentioned above, it does not have so much as a sidewalk to offer the
residents opportunity to access those amenities.
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3 Project Usefulness and /.or Benefit — What purpose will this project serve and how will it benefit the community? Is there strong
community support?
In addition to giving the pedestrian a bicycle alternative to travelers to shopping, it will also offer families the opportunity to
walk their children to and from school and church services. The improved access also grants greater community access to the
elementary school which really serves as a park for these neighborhoods which lack park facilities.
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4 Amenities /Support Facilities — What facilities are available and/or included in this proposal? What means of access will be
available?
This proposal would bring better access to Senseny Road to a number of subdivisions as shown in the included map. These
subdivisions, individually, do not have significant traffic on their local streets which makes those streets fairly safe for
bicycle and pedestrian activity. However, this link would allow those residents to safely travel via foot or bicycle beyond the
borders of their subdivision, thus improving their quality of life and reducing automobile trips on this corridor.
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5 EducatioaUFLstorical — Explain the history and/or scenic significance of this project. What educational experience will be
provided?
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. Pro�ecf Resources — How has the community involved itself in this project? What support has been provided? Has funding
and/or land been secured? Is this a continuation of an existing project, and if so, what is the status of that project?
This corridor has long been planned for this type of improvements and the surrounding community has always been very
supportive. This segment is seen as a critical first link of a bicycle pedestrian corridor that will run from the city of
Winchester to Clark County. County staff has worked and will continue to work to further this project and the Board of
Supervisors has given their support.
D. If this project has received Enhancement funds in prior years, complete the following:
Enhancement Award by Year (include Federal Enhancement funds only, do not include applicant match or other non - federal
articipation). Identify if the award was applied to a prior phase of a multi - phased project.
Year Award Applied Toward/Phase
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006 140,000.00
Not yet applied, agreement recently executed
2006 250,000.00
Not yet applied, agreement not yet completed.
Total 390,000.00