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063-10�y f x � 1r-w a � �. �' '' � Y' a+ wa 4.- T. wM k; k. � �3 RAIL PRESERVATION APPLICATION WINCHESTER &WESTERN RAILROAD RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the WINCHESTER &WESTERN RR has filed 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 $3,423,9D4.D0; and WHEREAS, the 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 WINCHESTERIFREDERICK COUNTY transportation system; and WHEREAS, the WINCHESTER &WESTERN RR is instrumental in the economic development of the WINCHESTERIFREDERICK 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 provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK does hereby request the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION #o give priority consideration to the projects proposed by the WINCHESTER &WESTERN RR totaling $3,423,964.00 in FREDERICK COUNTY. At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the County of Frederick, Virginia, held on March 24, 20'10, upon mo #ion made by Gary W. Dove and seconded by Bill M. Ewing, the above resolution was approved by the fallowing recorded vote: Resolution - Winci� ester $� Western Railroad hoard of Supervis ®rs Meeting of March 24�, X010 Page 2 Richard C. Shici<le Aye Gene E. Fisher Aye Bill M. Ewing Aye Christopher E. Co!lins Aye Gary W. Dove Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye Gary A. Lofton Aye A COPY TESTE: � ;'�� �' ,`'�� �' Jo��i R.il�.y, t�° -.. _. CI oard oi" Supervisors RESOLUTl4iv NO.: 063 -1 � cc: Cheryl B. 5hiffier, Finance Director C. Wijliam 4rndoff, Jr., Treasurer Jerry A. Copp, Resident Engineer, Virginia Department of Transportation G: 1TJPlresolutionslRaiiroadAppiication (032h1 OBdMtg).docx C ®�CTN'TY of FRED�RIC� �a�hr� �. ���9 .�� �c��nty �drr�inist.�atc�r 540/665 -5660 Fax 5401661 -0370 March 26, 2010 Email. jriley @ co.frederick.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 regular session on March 24, 2010, approved the Rail Preservation Application Resolution as presented in your correspondence dated February 26, 2010. Please find the executed resolution enclosed. With kindest regards, I am Si John R. Riley, Jr. County Administrator JRR /tjp Enclosure cc: Cheryl B. Shiffler, Finance Director C. William �rndoff, Jr., Treasurer Jerry Copp, Resident Engineer, Virginia Department of Transportation C: 1TJPlmiscletterslRailroadPreservApp (2D� D).docx 107 North Kent street •Winchester, Virginia. 22601 l�ll"�"112iQ Ddi�t�'lc7Yl 12b E. Piccadilly Street Winchester, VA .22601 540- 662 -2600 February 26, 2D I D Board of Supervisors of Frederick County 107 N. Kent Street Winchester, VA 22601 Honorable Ladies and Gentle►nen: �ClY�?C'1"fZl2 Q��CE 258 Elrrz Street Nevi Cazaaan, �T 0{840 203 - 966 -8880 Nevv .Ie�sey .Di�ti.sion P. �. Box 1024 Bridgeton, N.l 083(}2 856- 451 -6400 i?��u �,� � � a, � � _.:y . The WINCHESTER &WESTERN Railroad, serving Winchester and Frederick County as a carrirnon carrier public utility, has received a multi year agreement � beginning FY 2003) with the commonwealth of Virginia Departzr�ent of Rail & Public Transportation, for Financial Assistance for Ralrabilitation of certain local rail lines. For the remaining project, FY 2011 -FY 20014, $3,423,964.00 has been planned to improve both public safety and the physical condition of the railroad. The i7Vinchester and Western Railroad will fund the rnatehing portion of this project. No County money is requested. The FY20I1- FY2014 improvezx�ents will take place in the County; therefore, �e 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 forwarded as Enclosure 1. The Agreement scope of work and budget provides additional information: a copy is attached as Enclosure. 2. The WINCHESTER &WESTERN Railroad respectfully requests introduction and approval of this RAIL ]?RE,SERVATI ©N Resolution at your earliest opportunity. Questions may be directed to our Winchester office, to the undersigned, who will also be available, if required, at your next Council Meeting. Very Respectfully, . P. 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