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Home My WebLink About069-26 (FundingRequestThruVDOTAirportAccessProgram) 4DRESOLUTION Action: TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: February 23, 2026 Recommended Approval BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: March 11,2026 Adopted RESOLUTION TO REQUEST FUNDING THROUGH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT)AIRPORT ACCESS PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Winchester Regional Airport Authority operates Winchester Regional Airport, located off of 491 Airport Road in Frederick County,Virginia; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Transportation Committee, by unanimous vote, recommended approval to the Board of Supervisors; and WHEREAS, the existing public road network does not provide adequate access to the airport, and it is deemed necessary that improvements be made to Coverstone Drive in Frederick County,VA;and WHEREAS, Frederick County hereby guarantees that the necessary environmental analysis, mitigation, fee simple right of way and utility relocations or adjustments, if necessary, for this project, will be provided at no cost to the Economic Development,Airport and Rail Access Fund; and WHEREAS, Frederick County acknowledges that no land disturbance activities may occur within the limits of the proposed access project prior to appropriate notification from the Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS,Frederick County hereby guarantees that all ineligible project costs will be provided from sources other than those administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby requests that the Commonwealth Transportation Board provide Airport Access Program funding to provide an adequate road access to this airport facility; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: Frederick County hereby commits to fund its local share of preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and construction (as applicable) of the project(s) under agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation in accordance with the project financial document(s); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:The Frederick County Administrator and/or his designee(s)is authorized to act on behalf of Frederick County to execute any and all documents necessary to secure the funding sought through the Airport Access Program. Passed this 11 u day of March 2026 by the following recorded vote: John F. Jewell,Chairman Aye Jason C.Aikens Aye Albert L.Orndorff Aye Robert W.Wells Aye Michael D. Guevremont Aye Robert T.Liero Aye Gary R. Oates Aye A COPY ATTEST M Michael Bo lhoefer Frederick County Admi istrator No: 069-26 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday, February 23, 2026 8:30 a.m. 107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA ATTENDEES: Committee Members Present: John Jewell Chair (Voting), Jason Aikens (Voting), Dustin Simkhovitch (Voting), Robert Liero (Voting) participated remotely, Tim Stowe (Voting) and Kevin Kenney(Voting) Committee Members Absent: None Staff Present: John Bishop,Assistant Director, and Kathy Smith ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Proposed Airport Access: Upon a motion made by Kevin Kenney and seconded by Jason Aikens the Committee recommends forwarding a resolution to the Board in support of the proposed commercial entrance project at Coverstone Drive to improve access to Winchester Regional Airport. Staff presented the proposed commercial entrance and turn lane concept plan at Coverstone Drive for a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.The project cost estimate is$300,000.00. The project would be eligible for a grant funding opportunity with the VDOT Airport Access Program,and the Winchester Airport Authority would use local funds to cover any additional cost. Mr. Sabo has assured Mr. Bishop that no funds would be requested of the County. The project involves creating a commercial entrance to the north side of Winchester Regional Airport from Coverstone Drive. The project is to provide adequate access to key parcels in this area to support potential economic opportunities. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY: Exit 315 Bridge Resurfacing-Update:VDOT Staff gave an update on the Exit 315 bridge resurfacing project. The operation is scheduled for weekends in June. This is a routine activity, but with funding and opportunity to utilize new treatment that is expected to last longer than the typical material.This new treatment has a longer curing time and involves more of an installation process. VDOT will be notifying the public before the project starts. Route 7 Route 522N Urban and Route 522N Rural Pipeline Study-Update: Brad Reed, VDOT District Planner for the Staunton District, gave an overview of the preliminary Pipeline Studies recommendations. These studies are for important Transportation corridors within the community and for Smartscale applications support data. Attached are Route 7, Route 522 North Urban and Route 522 North Rural Pipeline slides that were presented to the Committee. County Project Updates: Renaissance Drive: Currently, Staff is waiting for the final invoices from the contractors. CSX equipment is to be picked up to complete closure and finalize reconciliations on the project. Gainesboro Road/Route522 Intersection Project:Surveying has been underway and 30%of the design is under development. Other: I o ~ s w w a r m I =K I I I I o o w �I I L W co J Q o o o co Q I Irr z w Q I a O I� I a U a .6 Ir w I O z a al Ir z I I a c✓' w L I LI LU a o LU a I Z Of zAN dV za J I'- L I z I w c, w \ to I Uui 1 10 z af � W to z z CO I U a I W V az ~ U LU o 0 0 ' 0,a �F- o LU0 O O a z O C�w U _ t m �a 1 a o ' o a I I I I I � I - I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I Z�inoAV�6.p —iq..�ZosZ`JNIMV2G suelJapuenH'Wd LO:SS:S 9ZOZ/9T/Z'Zl'6nnp sauel wnl-qxa-£ZOSZ�sligigx3\s@jy loafojd\£ZOSZ�JtlO\sooOJJd�JO\suepapuenq\vases\:D Delta Airport Consultants,Inc. ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE 2700 Polo Parkway COST EOPC ( ) Midlothian,VA 23113 (804)275-8301 rConceptual VLDATE www•deltaairport.com Design 2/16/2026 VDOT Project No.PENDING DOAV Project No.CS0059-41 Delta Project No.25023 Northside Site Prep-Commerical Entrance&Turn Lanes AIRPORT NAME i AIRPORT LOCATION iWinchester Regional Airport Winchester,Virginia Item ,• Description ®® 1 R-513 MOBILIZATION LS 1 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 2 R-303 UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION CY 650 $50.00 $32,500.00 3 R-309 CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE,VDOT 21B(8.0") CY 230 $100.00 $23,000.00 4 R-315 ASPHALT SURFACE COURSE,VDOT SM-12.5D(1.5") TN 100 $160.00 $16,000.00 5 R-315 ASPHALT INTERMEDIATE COURSE,VDOT IM-19.OA(2.0") TN 120 $160.00 $19,200.00 6 R-315 ASPHALT BASE COURSE,VDOT BM-25.0(6.0") TN 350 $160.00 $56,000.00 7 R-502 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER LF 620 $50.00 $31,000.00 8 R-502 CONCRETE MEDIAN STRIP(4'WIDE) SY 80 $150.00 $12,000.00 9 R-508 MISCELLANEOUS DEMOLITION LS 1 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 10 R-512 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN LS 1 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 11 R-704 PAVEMENT MARKINGS LS 1 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 12 - DESIGN EVOLUTION(10%) LS 11 25,000.00 $25,000.00 TOTALAMOUNT $299,700.001 USE 00 000 L This Engineers Opinion of Probable Construction Cost(EOPCC)is based on a Conceptual Design Exhibit prepared by Delta Airport Consultants doted February 16,2026. All quantities are approximations which are subject to change based on preparation of final design plans and/or any regulatory agency reviews. This EOPCC is based in 2026 dollars and reflects available cost information for construction in the general location of this project. This EOPCC is based on our experience and qualifications as engineers and shall be deemed to represent our opinion and judgment.This estimate cannot and does not guarantee that proposals,bids,or actual costs will be the some as or within any specific percentage of this estimate of probable construction cost. Inherent in soils,foundations,groundwater,and other geotechnical explorations,actual conditions may vary significantlyfrom assumed conditions. Due to these inherent uncertainties,changes or unanticipated conditions may arise during construction activities at the project site,subsequent to the initial assumptions,that may impact the project scope and cost.Therefore,this estimate,with respect to potential construction costs,shall not be deemed a guaranteed maximum price or cost of the project. Assumptions: • VDOT Pavement Section to match Cove rstone Drive:1.5"Surface Asphalt,2.0"Intermediate Asphalt,6.0"Base Asphalt,and 8.0"21B Aggregate • Mobilization is 10%of total project cost