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PC 03-05-03 Meeting AgendaAGENDA rnr i EnIC1� C ;JNT r I LANNiNC C O1VIl1v11SS1V1V The Board Room Frederick County Administration Building Winchester, Virginia MARCH 5, 2003 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER TAB 1) Committee Reports ................................................. (no tab) 2) Citizen Comments .................................................. (no tab) PUBLIC HEARING 3) Consideration of Priorities for the 2003 Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plan. The Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plan establishes priorities for improvements to the Interstate and Arterial -Road Network within Frederick County. These priorities are presented to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for funding considerations. Public input will be considered during this hearing and written comments will be presented. Written comments may be sent to the attention of Abbe S. Kennedy, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Development, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601. (Ms. Kennedy)....................................................... (A) 4) 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). The CIP is aprioritized list of capital projects requested by various county agencies, to be reviewed for potential allocation in the ensuing five-year period. The plan is created as an information document to assist in the development of the county's annual budget. The CIP is an advisory document; projects are not necessarily funded because of their inclusion in the CIP. (Mr. Mohn)........................................................... (B) 5) Other COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665-5651 FAX: 540/665-6395 MEMORANDUM TO: Frederick County Planning Commission FROM: Abbe S. Kennedy, Senior Planner 4�� RE: Public Hearing on 2003 Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plan DATE: February 19, 2003 The Frederick County Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plan is updated annually in the spring through a public hearing process involving reviews by the Transportation Committee, the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. The adopted plan is submitted to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for consideration during the funding process. Allocations for primary road improvement projects and interstate road improvement projects are separate, and based on priority. Of significance in the draft 2003 Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plan, is the removal of the Route 669 Bridge Reconstruction project which is currently under construction; and the removal of the Route 37 Eastern Bypass. The Frederick County Transportation Committee considered the draft update during their February 4, 2003 meeting. No citizens addressed the committee during this meeting and a recommendation was forwarded to deny the draft 2003 Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plan as presented by staff. The Transportation Committee strongly supported the following two priorities to be included as part of the 2003 Primary Road and Interstate Road Improvement Plan. • The majority of the Frederick County Transportation Committee felt the construction of the Route 37 Eastern Bypass project should continue to be presented as the highest primary road improvement project within Frederick County, and that the project should be revisited. • The Frederick County Transportation Committee unanimously agreed to "think outside the lanes" and not to overlook the concept of supporting a rail component as part of the Interstate -81 Improvement Plan. The committee supported the listed priorities for I-81 Improvements within the draft 2003 Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plan, with the additional component of the main line Rail study added to the 2003 Plan . Please find attached a draft update for the 2003 Frederick County Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plan. Staff requests that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for final disposition of this matter. Attachment U-\COMMITTEES\TRANSPORTATION\Projects\RoadPlanUpdates\Primary\2003 PRP\2003-PCMemoPrimary RoadlmprovementPlan.wpd 107 North Kent Street • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5060 2003 PRIMARY and INTERSTATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN for FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA DRAFT PREFACE 2003 Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plan The 2003 Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plan for Frederick County, Virginia focuses on improvements to existing major and minor arterial roads within the county. The improvements recommended in this plan are components of the Winchester Area Transportation Study (WATS), the Interstate 81 Improvement Study, and the 2000 Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan. The plan is intended to manage the traffic demands of Frederick County into the foreseeable future. For the purposes of funding priority, the Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plan has been separated into Primary Road Funding Requests and Interstate Funding Requests. These projects are listed in order of priority and will continue to appear on subsequent plans until funding has been secured for their completion. 2003 PRIMA R Y and INTER STATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PIAN Primary Road Funding Requests 1) Route 277 (East of Stephens City) County staff to work with site developers to acquire dedicated right-of-way and achieve grading, drainage, and construction improvements in conjunction with development projects which occur along the corridor until such time that funding is available for construction. Establish a construction schedule for the phased improvement of Route 277. Program funding for the completion of right-of-way acquisition and construction of each phase as described above. A) Route 277 - Phase 1 (East of Stephens City) From: 1-81/277 Interchange To: Route 636 (as illustrated on map as priority IA) B) Route 277 - Phase 2 (East of Stephens City) From: Route 636 To: Route 340/522 (as illustrated on map as priority 1B) 2) Route 11 (North and South of Winchester) A) Establish an Urban Four Lane System From: Southern limits of the City of Winchester To: Intersection of Route 37 South, Exit 310 (as illustrated on map as priority 2A) DRAFT B) Establish an Urban Four Lane System From: Northern limits of the City of Winchester To: Intersection of Route 761. (as illustrated on map as priority 2B) 3) Spot Improvements A) Route 50/17 Program funds to initiate engineering and design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction involving the relocation ofthe existing entrance to Carper's Valley Golf Club to align with the major collector road entering the Ravens Development; to construct a new crossover at this intersection location with turn lanes on Route 50117; and to eliminate the existing crossover serving Carper's Valley Golf Club. This spot safety improvement will ensure conformance with the Winchester Area Transportation Study (WATS) and the Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan's Eastern Road Plan. (as illustrated on map as priority 3A) B) Sulfur Springs Road and Route 50 Program funds to install Traffic Light at intersection of Sulfur Springs Road (Route 655) and Millwood Pike (Route 50) (as illustrated on map as priority 3B) C) White Oak Road and Route 277 Program funds to install Traffic Light at intersection of White Oak Road (Route 636) and Fairfax Pike (Route 277) (as illustrated on map as priority 3C) 4) Commuter Park and Ride Lots Establish a new park and ride facility along the Berryville Pike (Route 7) corridor. Work with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission to determine appropriate locations for park and ride facilities at other strategic locations within the County's Urban Development Area. (as illustrated on map as priority 4) DRAFT 2003 PRIMARY and INTERSTATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN Interstate Funding Requests I-81 Improvements Provide additional travel lanes on the main line, collector -distributor lanes adjacent to the main line, modifications to existing interchange areas, and develop new interchange areas and bridge crossings of the main line as recommended by the Interstate 81 Study and the Winchester Area Transportation Study (WATS). A) Widen Abrams Creek Bridge and Extension of Northbound Acceleration and Southbound Deceleration Lanes, Exit 313 (as illustrated on map as priority I -81A) B) Extend Southbound Acceleration Lane, Exit 310 From: Route 37 To: Southbound I-81 (as illustrated on map as priority I --81B) C) Widen I-81 from Fairfax Pike to Route 37 North From: Route 277, Exit 307 To: Route 37 North, Exit 317 (as illustrated on map as priority I-81 C) D) Widen Remainder of I-81 in Frederick County From: West Virginia line To: Warren County line (as illustrated on map as priorityl--81D) DRAFT Primary Road Improvements 1A Route 277 - Phase One 2003 Primary & Interstate Road 16 Route -PhaseTwo Improvement Plan 2A Route 111SSouth Wl 2B Route 11 North 3A Route 50117 Spot Safety Improvements r JV I 3B Suffur Springs Road and Route 50 ,, ` 60 ti 3C While Oak Road and Rause 277 4 Route 7 Commuter Park & Ride Lots 522 `\ Interstate - 81 Improvements 12 ' 67 I -81A Abrams Creek Bridge �ti\ [-SIB Extend Acceleration Lane I -81C Widen from 277 to 37N f •� 1-81D Widen remainder 1-81 60 , Roads i ti 1A SC 7 1 9g .` 60 s2 64 DDLETO N t31 522 N 62 W E S 0 1FI- Created by the Department of Planning and Development, January 21, 2003 TO: FROM: RE: DATE: COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665-5651 iviLIVILO%ANDUM i Frederick County Planning Commissioners Christopher M. Mohn, AICP, Deputy Planning Director Public Hearing Item: 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan February 21, 2003 FAX: 540/665-6395 Each year, the County undertakes an evaluation and prioritization of the capital project requests sought by various county agencies and departments. The resulting draft document, the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) is then presented to the Planning Commission, and ultimately the Board of Supervisors for adoption. The draft 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan will be presented to the Planning Commission on March 5, 2003 as a public hearing item. Following the public hearing, it would be appropriate for the Commission to forward a recommendation regarding the Plan to the Board of Supervisors. Pursuant to direction received during the January 8, 2003, Board of Supervisors meeting, staff has coordinated with representatives from the Frederick County Public Schools and the Department of Parks and Recreation regarding an alternative format for the project prioritization table of the proposed 2003- 2004 Capital Improvements Plan (CII'). Concern was expressed that the county priorities proposed for project requests from these agencies were not consistent with the sequence of departmental priorities endorsed by the School Board and Parks and Recreation Commission, respectively. As a result, the organization of the CIP spreadsheet has been revisited and revised in an attempt to address these concerns. Attached for your reference is a revised CIP table (Page 6) wherein capital projects are organized by department in the order in which they were originally requested. Although each project is assigned a county priority, the modified format effectively emphasizes departmental priorities rather than the countywide prioritization initially proposed by the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee (CPPS). The agencies involved with this matter have indicated that the revised table format generally resolves their immediate concerns with the proposed 2003-2004 CIP. Please find included with this agenda item a summary of the 2003-2004 CIP; information pertaining to new or modified department projects; and a preliminary copy of the 2003-2004 CIP. The Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors have each held discussions to review the proposed 2002-2003 Capital Improvements Plan, and have directed staffto proceed with a public hearing. A recommendation to forward to the Board of Supervisors would be appropriate. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter. CMM/cih Attachments U \COMM ITTEES\CPPSWI P\2003-2004 CIP\PC Documents\PC Public Hearing Memo.wpd 107 North Kent Street • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED 2003-2004 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN 01 The proposed CIP consists of thirty (30) capital projects, an increase over the 28 projects included in the previous CIP. ► County contributions toward capital projects (excluding debt service) are estimated to be $56.9 million over the upcoming five-year period, a decrease from the $65.2 million in expenditures projected in the previous CIP. With debt service included, the proposed CIP estimates total County costs for capital projects to be $113.4 million. ® The proposed CIP includes three (3) new capitalproj ects, which are as follows: land acquisition along Bufflick Road to facilitate the Regional Airport's noise attenuation program; development of a lake, trails and parking with two irrigated multi-purpose fields at Sherando Park; and development of an access road with parking and trails at Sherando Park. ► All of the capital projects included with the previous CIP will be carried over to the proposed 2003-2004 CIP with the exception of Millbrook High School. Funding for the County's third high school has been completed and construction is well underway, with the opening of the facility scheduled for Fall 2003. PROPOSED 2003-2004 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN SUMMARY OF NEW PROJECT REQUESTS AND PROJECT MODIFICATION RE UESTS Frederick County Department of Public Works Project Type of Request 2002 Local 2003 Local Expenditure Expenditure Request Request New Animal Shelter Modification $1,095,000 1,254,000 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Project Type of Request 2002 Local 2003 Local Expenditure Expenditure Request Request Lake, Trails, and Parking New N/A $793,000 with Two Irrigated Multi - Purpose Fields - Sherando Park Access Road with Parking New N/A $797,000 and Trails - Sherando Park Parkland in Eastern Modification $2,132,100 $2,196,063 Frederick County Parkland in Western Modification $1,305,099 $1,344,252 Frederick County Softball Complex - Modification $477,307 $491,619 Sherando Park Baseball Complex Modification $978,433 $1,007,788 Renovations - Sherando Park Soccer Complex - Modification $1,112,941 $1,146,199 Sherando Park Open Play Areas - Modification $358,201 $368,699 Clearbrook Park Expenditure Skateboard/ln-Line Modification $454,385 $468,017 Hockey Park James Wood Middle Modification $4,895,000 Tennis/Basketball Modification $372,486 $384,876 Complex - Clearbrook #4 Middle School Modification $15,550,000 Park Construction Tennis/Picnic Area - Modification $601,664 $619,390 Sherando Park Shelter/Stage - Clearbrook Modification $369,183 $380,245 Park Maintenance Modification $190,481 $196,195 Compound/Office - Sherando Park *Note: The modifications requested by the Department of Parks and Recreation are cost revisions based on an inflation factor of 3.5%. Frederick County Public Schools Project Type of Request 2002 Local 2003 Local Expenditure Expenditure Request* Request* James Wood Middle Modification $4,895,000 $1,820,000 School Renovation #4 Middle School Modification $15,550,000 $13,435,000 Construction Transportation Facility Modification $6,700,000 $6,850,000 * Note: Cost estimates for Public School projects do not reflect debt service. Winchester Regional Airport Project Type of Request 2002 Local 2003 Local Expenditure Expenditure Request Request Land Acquisition - New N/A $142,475 Preliminary Phase, Parcels 31,46,&53 U:\COMMIT'T'EES\CPPS\CIP\2003-2004 CIP\New Project and Mods Summary PC.wpd "'REDERICK COUNTY VIRGINIA Capital Improvements Plan ------DRAFT------------------- Adopted by. the Frederick County Board of Supervisors February XX, 2003 Recommended by the Frederick County Planning Commission February XX, 2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.......... ..... ................ ........................... 1 ................. ............. ............... 2 .......... 2 ............ . ........... 'haU Board ...... ...... Parks and Recreation .............. ...................................... 2 on .................. ............................ County Administration .... 3 Handley Regional Library ................................................. 4 Airport Authority .... ............ .............. ........ .............. 4 2003-2004 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN ............ ....................... 5 CIP TABLE EXPLANATIONS .............. ................................... 6 PROJECT FUNDING ....................................... ............... 7 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS ....................................... ............. . 8 Frederick County Public Schools .................... ..... .... ..........8 James Wood Middle School Renovation ...... .... ........ .......... 8 #4 Middle School Construction .......... .... .. .... ... .. ... . .8 Transportation Facility ........................... ­.. - . I .. .... 9 #11 Elementary School Construction ... . ............. ........... 9 Administration Building Renovations ........ ........ ...... ........ New Gainesboro Elementary School ......... ........................ 10 Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department ............... . . ..... 10 Field House/Indoor Pool Complex . . ................... ............ 10 Parkland in Eastern Frederick County .................... ............ 11 Parkland in Western Frederick County ......... ....... ........... 1.1 Softball Complex-Sherando Park .................................... 12 Baseball Complex Renovation-Sherando Park .................. ...... . 12 Soccer Complex-Sherando Park ....... ......... ............... 13 Open Play Areas - Clearbrook Park ................................ 13 Skateboard Park-Sherando Park ........... .......................... 13 Tennis/Basketball Complex -Clearbrook Park ........................... 14 Tennis/Picnic Area - Sherando Park .................................. 14 Shelter/Stage Seating - Clearbrook Park ..................... ....... 14 Maintenance Compound and Office - Sherando Park ............... ---- -- 15 Lake, Trail, and Parking with Irrigated Multi -Purpose Fields - Sherando Park 15 Access Road with Parking and Trails - Sherando Park ................. 15 County Administration ................ 16 Public Safety Center . - - . ........ ......... . ...... 16 New Frederick County Animal Shelter .............. . . ........... . .... 16 Annex Facilities .................................................. 17 Relocation of Round Hill Fire/Rescue Station ................. . . . ....... 18 Winchester Regional Airport ............ .................................. 18 Airport Road (Route 545) Relocation - Construction Phase ................ !8 Airfield Lighting Upgrade ................ . ......................... 18 -•- 4 Airfield Maintenance Building ...................................... 19 } ` T- ,7�-L -d Acquisition - Bufflick Road .................................... 19 . _. Handley Regional Library ................................................ 20 Bowman Library Improvements ..................................... 20 Northern Frederick County Library Branch - Land Acquisition ......... .... 20 DEPARTMENTAL SHARE OF EXPENDITURES ................................. 21 2003-2004 PROJECT EVALUATION FORM .... .................................. 22 Description of Evaluation Criteria .......................................... 23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PIAN FREDERICK COUNTY INTRODUCTION 2003-2004 Section 15.2-2239 of the Code of Virginia assigns the responsibility for preparation of plans for capital outlays to the local Planning Commissions. The Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) consists of a schedule for major capital expenditures for the county for the ensuing five years. The CIP is updated annually. Projects are removed from the plan as they are completed or as priorities change. The plan is intended to assist the Board of Supervisors in preparation of the county budget. In addition to determining priorities for capital expenditures, the county must also ensure that projects contained within the CIP conform to the Comprehensive Policy Plan. Specifically, the projects are reviewed with considerations regarding health, safety, and the general welfare of the public. The annual review process begins with the submission of capital improvement requests from county departments and relevant agencies in the fall of the year. These requests are evaluated by the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee (CPPS), a subcommittee of the Planning Commission, using a list of seven evaluation criteria. Each criterion is assigned a weight which reflects the relative importance when compared to the other criterion. The CPPS then meets with representatives of departments making expenditure requests and determines a recommended priority for the various requests. This recommendation is forwarded to the Planning Commission which in turn makes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The CIP is strictly advisory; it is intended for use as a capital facilities planning document, not for requesting funding allocations. Once adopted, project priorities may change throughout the year based on changing circumstances_ It is also possible that particular projects may not be funded during the year that is indicated in the CIP_ The status of any project becomes increasingly uncertain the further in the future it is projected. Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital Improvements flan Page 2 PROJECT RECO1V MENDATiONS In an effort to maintain educational facilities that will handle the L Sch-ool Board - j - rt growing student population, the construction of a new middle school and two new elementary schools are recommended. Renovations to James Wood Middle School are underway and additional funding is requested to continue improvements to the 1,000 student facility. These renovations are intended to expand the life of the 50 -year-old facility. Funding is also being requested for the construction of a new central transportation maintenance facility which will house all of the school system's buses and provide service to county vehicles from other departments. 2. Parks and Recreation The majority of the recommended projects are planned for the county's two regional parks. Eight projects are planned for Sherando Park: a softball complex, a soccer complex, tennis courts and picnic areas, renovations to the existing baseball fields; a skate/in-line hockey park, maintenance compound, lake with associated trails and parking, and two irrigated multi-purpose fields with associated trails and parking. Three projects are planned for Clearbrook Park including a new open play area, a tennis and basketball complex, and a new shelter and stage. Also planned is an indoor pool/field house complex. The scope and location of this project have not been determined. Various options for the development of this project are being explored, including a public-private partnership. The Parks and Recreation Department has proposed to acquire land in both the eastern and western portions of the county for the development of future regional park systems. This proposal calls for the acquisition of 150-200 acres of land for each regional park system to accommodate the recreational needs of the growing population. Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital huprovements Plan Page 3 3. County Administration In an effort to improve service to the citizens throughout the county and meet current and future space needs, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office is exploring the feasibility of acquiring land in a strategic location for the development of a new Public a _ Safety Center. �a The development of an 8,500 -square -foot animal shelter is proposed to replace the existing Esther Boyd Animal Shelter. The existing shelter is expected to be displaced in approximately 3 years due to continued development of the Municipal Solid Waste landfill. The animal shelter would serve Frederick County and accommodate growth of the animal population. This shelter could be located on the same site as the Public Safety Center, as space allows. Long-range service enhancements are recommended to provide annex satellite facilities in strategic locations throughout the county that will house representatives of the Frederick County Sheriff s Office, the Frederick County Treasurer's Office, and the Commissioner of Revenue's Office. The Department of Fire & Rescue has recommended a new fire/rescue station along Fairfax Pike (Route 277) that would potentially house such satellite offices. The fire/rescue facility would serve areas in southeast Frederick County between Route 522 and Route 277. Relocation of the existing Round Hill Fire Station is also requested. This would involve the relocation and building of a 22,000 square foot facility for fire and rescue activities along with the building of a 10,000 square foot community center for fund- raising and other activities. 5. Handley The Handley Regional Library has recommended two projects. Regional Library The library proposes to acquire 3 to 4 acres of land in the Gainesboro Magisterial District for a future branch library. A project request for improvements at the existing Bowman Library is also proposed. More parking at the Bowman Library is needed to accommodate the growing number of users of the library. A sidewalk extension is needed for safer access from adjoining neighborhoods to the library. Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan Page 4 4. Airport Authority An updated master plan for the Winchester Regional Airport was adopted in December 1993. This plan contains recommendations regarding capital improvements at the airport that are designed to meet federal guidelines and provide better service to airport users. The Airport Authority has included a project request to construct and relocate a segment of Airport Road (Route 645) to meet Runway Protection Zone requirements mandated by the FAA; a request to upgrade the airfield lighting system to enhance safety for aircraft use of the facility; a request to construct a new airfield maintenance building; and a request for land acquisition along Bufflick road for noise abatement within the airport's DNL 65 noise contour. Funding for airport projects is derived through a complex formula where the Federal and State Governments contribute a majority of the funding, with Frederick County and the City of Winchester providing the remaining funding. Insert CIP priority list to replace this page Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan DRAFT FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA DRAFT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN 2003-2004 Department's County Priority9 Priority 4 Projects 1 (CA) 3 Public Safety Center 2 (CA) 6 New Animal Shelter 3 (CA) 18 Annex Facilities 4 (CA) 30 Relocation of Roundhill Fire/Rescue I (HL) 5 Bowman- Parking Lot/Sidewalk Extension 2 (HL) 16 New Library - Land Acquisition 1 (PR) 10 Field House/Indoor Pool j. 2 (PR) 8 Park Land East 3 (PR) 14 Park Land West 4 (PR) 19 Softball Complex - SP 5 (PR) 22 Baseball Complex Renovation - SP 6 (PR) 12 Soccer Complex - SP 7 (PR) 21 Open Play Areas -CB 8 (PR) 29 1 Skateboard Park/In-Line Hockey I 9 (PR) 24 Tennis/Basketball Complex 10 (PR) t 23 Tennis/Picnic Areas - SP I I (PR) 25 Shelter/Stage - CB 12 (PR) s 20 Maintenance Compound 13 (PR) 26 Lake/Trails/Parking/MP Fields - SP 14 (PR) 28 Access Road with Parking & Trails 1 (PS) 1 James Wood Middle School Renovation 2 (PS) 7 s#4 Middle School Construction 3 (PS) 17 Transportation Facility 4 (PS) 11 #I I Elementary School Construction 5 (PS) 27 Administration Building Renovations 6 (PS) 9 New Gainesboro Elementary School ii i 1 (RA) 2 Airport Road Relocation (Construction) 2 (RA) 4 Airfield Lighting Upgrade 3 (RA) .. 15 Airfield Maintenance Building { 4 (RA) 13 Land Acquisition - Bufflick Road TOTALS COUNTY CONTRIBUTION PER FISCAL YEAR 2003-0 2004-05 [ 2005-06 2006-07 N/A 1,254,000 129,000 1,125,000 0 - 0.1, 215,000 250,000 48,000 48,000. N/A* 228;468 f = 2,196,063 1;344,252 1,344,252 491,619 • 491,619 1,007,788 ` . 1,007,788 2,196,063 1,146,199' 368,699 368,699' 1,344,252 468,017 38076 384,876 619,390 491,619 380,245 380,245 196,195 1,007,788 793,000 793,000 797,000 1,146,199 18,330,000 1,82o,o00 36;262,081 13,435,000 368,699 6,700,000 16;808,175 10,000,000 468,017 2,000,000'' 15,563,125 ; $15,563,125 384,876 j 1,820,000 13,435,000 2,195,000 420,000 15,000 210,000 $18,452,468 4,505,000 3,280,000 1 6,720,000 2,000,000 County 2007-08 Contributions Interest From Any TOTAL COUNTY Total Project Notes Debt Service COSTS Costs C N/A ** 0 B,C N/A** C _N/A ** D C 1' E E E 3,280,000 6,720,000 10,000,000 - t 420,000. ry`l A 15,000 ! A 210,000 ! A 4,275 140,0001 44,275 144,275; A $12,669,590 1 $11,755,606 $4,501,592 _F $9,553,830 $56,933,086 A = Partial funding from Federal Airport Improvement Program (FAIP) and State Commonwealth Airport Fund (SCAF) grants C = Project costs not identified at time of printing E= Portion of project was funded in previous year N/A` -Project Scope Not Determined At Time Of Printing N/A" -Funding Source Not Determined; Therefore, Debt Service Uncertain At Time Of Printing Ar/A' - Feasibility Study To Be Completed Prior To Project Scope Determination N/A**** -Project To Be Complete Beyond FY 2007-2008. Therefore No Cost Estimate Projected DRAFT 0 0 N/A ** 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,580,000 12,962,081 3,727,294 6,008,175 1,112,625 5,563,125 0 0 0 0 $35,953,300 0 0 1,254,000 1,254,000 465,000 465,000 0 - 0.1, 228,468 228,468 48,000 48,000. 0 w 0 2,196,063 = 2,196,063 1;344,252 1,344,252 491,619 • 491,619 1,007,788 ` . 1,007,788 I,I46,199 1,146,199' 368,699 368,699' 468,017 ; 468,017 38076 384,876 619,390 619,390 380,245 380,245 196,195 196,195 793,000 793,000 797,000 797,000 18,330,000 1,82o,o00 36;262,081 13,435,000 10;427,294 6,700,000 16;808,175 10,000,000 3;112,625 ; : 2,000,000'' Interest From Any TOTAL COUNTY Total Project Notes Debt Service COSTS Costs C N/A ** 0 B,C N/A** C _N/A ** D C 1' E E E 3,280,000 6,720,000 10,000,000 - t 420,000. ry`l A 15,000 ! A 210,000 ! A 4,275 140,0001 44,275 144,275; A $12,669,590 1 $11,755,606 $4,501,592 _F $9,553,830 $56,933,086 A = Partial funding from Federal Airport Improvement Program (FAIP) and State Commonwealth Airport Fund (SCAF) grants C = Project costs not identified at time of printing E= Portion of project was funded in previous year N/A` -Project Scope Not Determined At Time Of Printing N/A" -Funding Source Not Determined; Therefore, Debt Service Uncertain At Time Of Printing Ar/A' - Feasibility Study To Be Completed Prior To Project Scope Determination N/A**** -Project To Be Complete Beyond FY 2007-2008. Therefore No Cost Estimate Projected DRAFT 0 0 N/A ** 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,580,000 12,962,081 3,727,294 6,008,175 1,112,625 5,563,125 0 0 0 0 $35,953,300 0 $0 1,254,000 $1,254,000 465,000 $465,000 0 $:0 .: 228,468 $228,46.8 48,000 $48,000 0 $0 2,196,063 $2;196,063 1;344,252 $1,344,252 491,619 • $491,619 1,007,788 ` . $1;007,788 I,I46,199 $1,146,199 368,699 $368;699 468,017 ; $468,017 38076 $384,876 619,390 $619,390 380,245 $380,245 196,195 $196,195 293,000 $793,006 797,000 $797,000 18,330,000 $18;330,000 36;262,081 $36;262,081 10;427,294 $10,427,294 16;808,175 $16,808;175 3;112,625 ; : $3,112,625 15,563,125 ; $15,563,125 420,000 $2,100;000 15,000 $75,000 210,000 $300,000 144,275 $823,750 C $113,481,386 $115,990,861 B =Project includes County Administration annex offices for the Commissioner of the Revenue, the Treasurer, the Sheriff, and the proposed Fairfax Pike Fire Station. D= Partial funding from private donations. Department Priority Abbreviations: CA - County Administration HL - Handley Library PIt - Parks and Recreation PS - Public Schools RA - Regional Airport 01/10/03 THE CIP TABLE: CONTENT DESCRIPTIONS Page 6 The Capital Improvements Plan table, on the previous page, contains a list of the capital improvement projects proposed for the ensuing five years. A description of the information in this table is explained below. County Priority - The priority rating of all projects included in the CIP. County priority ratings are the result of the criterion and weight evaluation process as illustrated on the Evaluation Form. The Evaluation Form is located on page 22 of this booklet. Department Priority - The priority rating assigned by each department for their requested projects. Project Description - The name of the capital improvement proj ects. County Contribution - The estimated dollar value that will be contributed for each project. This value is listed by individual fiscal years and by total contributions over the five-year period_ The total contribution column, located to the right of the fiscal year columns, does not include debt service projections_ Notes - Indicates the footnotes that apply to additional funding sources for particular projects. Interest From Any Debt Service - The projected interest that will be incurred for a particular project. Debt service projections are provided by individual departments and are based on the most accurate interest rate information available at the time the CIP is assembled. Total County Costs - The total estimated expenditures that the county will incur for a particular project. This column includes both fiscal year allocations and debt service expenses associated with each project. Essentially, this column represents the total county contributions for each particular project. Total Project Costs - The cost for each project, including county allocations and other funding sources. Frederica County 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan Page 7 PROJECT FUNDING ► The projects included in the 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan have a total project cost of $115,990,861. If all projects are undertaken, the county will contribute $56,933,086 over the ensuing five years, excluding the interest from any debt service. By adding z the projected debt service of $35,953,300, the total county contribution of the approved projects comes to $113,481,386. Costs associated with the Public Safety Center, the Field House Complex, the new County Administration Annex facilities (Treasurer, Commission of Revenue, Sheriff, and the Fairfax Pike Fire Station), and the relocation of the Round Hill Fire Station are not included in these figures. School projects are funded through a combination of loans from the Virginia Public School Authority and the Virginia Literary Fund. Funding for Parks and Recreation Department projects will come from the unreserved fund balance of the county. The Parks and Recreation Commission will actively seek grants and private sources of funding for projects not funded by the county. Airport projects will be funded by contributions from the Federal, State, and Local Governments. The local portion may include contributions from Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties, and the City of Winchester. Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS Frede*ck,Caunty i<'ublEdSch�o�s Project Priority List PRIORITY 1 PRIORITY 2 Page 8 Jaynes Wood Middle School Renovations Description: This project involves renovations to the HVAC system, electrical and lighting upgrades, removal of asbestos floor tiles, window repair and replacement, and painting. Capital Cost*: $1,820,000 Debt Service: $6,580,000 Justification: The renovations are necessary to extend the life of the 50 -year-old structure which serves 1,000 students in grades 6, 7, and 8, as well as a.variety of community and civic organizations. Construction Schedule: Multi-year project that began in FY 01-02 and will be completed in FY 03-04. *$9, 930,000 borrowed prior to 6130103, resulting in total capital cost of $11, 750, 000 (not including debt service). # 4 Middle School Construction Description: This project involves the construction of an 800 - member middle school in eastern Frederick County on 3 0-3 5 acres. Capital Cost*: $13,435,000 Debt Service: $ 12,962,081 Justification: The construction of a fourth middle school is necessary to provide space for the increase in middle school age population. Construction of the new school will decrease the over crowding at James Wood Middle School and accommodate future growth within the student population . Construction Schedule: Open in Fall 2004. *$9,865,000 borrowed prior to 6130103, resulting in total capital cost of $23,3 00, 000 (not including debt service). Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital improvements 111an Page 9 PRIORITY 3 11 Transportation Facility Description: This project involves the site acquisition and development of a new transportation facility for the public school system. The facility would also provide support services to other county agencies such as Sheriff's Department, and Parks and Recreation. Capital Cost: $6,850,000 Debt Service: $3,836,000 Justification: The facility will be utilized for the repair, inspection, and service of approximately 155 schools buses, and 90 cars and trucks within the 10,706 student public school system. Construction Schedule: FY 04-05. PRIORITY 4 Elementary School 9 11 Description: This project involves the construction of a new elementary school to accommodate a practical capacity of 550 students. Capital Cost*: $10,000,000 Debt Service: $ 6,008,175 Justification: This project is needed to accommodate growth patterns in the County's Urban Development Area. Construction Schedule: Open in Fall 2006. *$800,000 borrowed prior to 6/30/03, resulting in total capital cost of $10,800,000 (not including debt service). PRIORITY 5 Administration Building Renovations Description: This project involves remodeling the existing administration building to address energy conservation; to provide adequate restroom and storage facilities; and to upgrade the fire protection, electrical, and security systems. The project would also include additional space for information technology needs and the space needs of other departments. Capital Cost: $2,000,000 Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan Page 10 Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan Debt Service: $1,112,625 Justification: The carrying capacity of the building for staff office space and records space has been exceeded. The building also lacks adequate facilities to meet the needs of the school division. Construction Schedule: The project is estimated to take one year to complete and is proposed for FY 05-06. PRIORITY 6 New Gainesboro Elementary School Description: This project involves the construction of an elementary school (grades K-5) of approximately 65,000 square feet to serve 550 students. The school is located on a 20 -acre site. Capital Cost: $10,000,000. Debt Service: $ 5,563,125 Justification: This project will serve approximately 550 students in grades K-5. The Frederick County School Board purchased 20 acres of land in the Gainesboro District in 1990 in anticipation of the future need to provide space for increased student enrollment. Construction Schedule: FY06-07 through FY07-08.. Frederick County Parks and Recreation Project Priority List PRIORITY 1 Field House/Indoor Pool Complex Description: The scope of this project has not been determined. The Parks and Recreation Department is exploring various options for the development of the field house complex, including a public/private partnership. The Field House and Indoor Pool Complex would be approximately 118,000 square feet and include a 25 -yard x 50 -meter indoor swimming pool, a 200- meter indoor track, a fitness center, multipurpose rooms, locker rooms, offices, and four basketball courts that would be designed with in -floor sleeves and partitions to allow the courts to be utilized for indoor soccer, baseball, softball, wrestling, volleyball, tennis, badminton, and special events such as dances, music festivals, and garden, home, or craft shows_ Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan Page 11 Capital Cost: To be determined Justification: Since the inception of the Parks and Recreation Department, the department has relied solely on the use of the county public schools to house programs. This arrangement was adequate when the department first started out; however, - now that the department offers more than 750programs annually, space within the schools is more difficult to secure and scheduling is more difficult. This has created a situation where the department can no longer meet the programming and facility needs of the county residents. Additionally, there are no indoor pools in Frederick County; therefore, the provision of this facility within the Field House Complex would enable the department to meet citizen programming and instructional demands and would provide the area with a facility that would attract new business to the community. This facility would be available to all area residents. Construction Schedule: The Parks and Recreation department requests that the project be funde7d and completed in FY 2003- 04. PRIORITY 2 Parkland in Eastern Frederick County Description: Parkland acquisition in the eastern portion of the county. Capital Cost: $2,196,063 Justification: A new 150-200 acre regional park would be located within the Urban Development Area to provide recreational opportunities to this most actively growing part of the county. Acquisition of additional parkland would assist in meeting the minimum facility needs of future county residents as recommended by the 1996 Virginia Outdoor Plan. The location of a regional park in this portion of the county would also reduce traffic burdens in other areas by providing recreational facilities and services in closer proximity to the residents within this area. Construction Schedule: Acquisition in FY 04-05. PRIORITY 3 Parkland in Western Frederick County Description: Parkland acquisition in the western portion of the Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan Page 12 county. Capital Cost: $1,344,252 Justification: A new 150-200 acre regional park would be utilized by the entire county population. Acquisition of Y _ additional parkland would assist in meeting the minimum facility needs of county residents as recommended by the 1996 a Virginia Outdoor Plan. Currently, this facility need is 558 acres based on 1998 population projections for Frederick County. The county owns 404 acres of parkland at this time. Construction Schedule: Acquisition in FY 04-05. PRIORITY 4 Softball Complex - Sherando Park Description: This project includes two softball fields; an access road; parking spaces; and landscaping. Capital Cost: $491,619 Justification: This facility would provide recreational opportunities for the entire county population, as well as the Frederick County School System. Presently, there are ten softball and baseball fields within the county's regional park system. Eight of the existing fields must serve a dual purpose of facilitating youth baseball, as well as adult softball programs. With the increased usage of these fields, it has become increasingly difficult to facilitate these programs. This project is needed in order for the Parks and Recreation Department to accommodate the existing demand for youth baseball and adult softball programs. Construction Schedule: Begin and complete in FY 05-06 PRIORITY 5 Baseball Complex Renovations - Sherando Park Description: This project includes an upgrade to the lighting system; the renovation of four existing ball fields, and renovations of existing restrooms, access roads, and walkways. Capital Cost: $1,007,788 Justification: This facility, presently serving as both youth baseball and adult softball fields, would be used by the Little League Programs within the Sherando Park service area. In addition to its use as a recreational facility, the athletic complex will also be used by the Frederick County School System_ This Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital Improvements flan Page 13 IIproject cannot be completed until the Sherando Softball 11 Complex is completed. Construction Schedule: Begin and complete in FY 05-06. PRIORITY 6,Soccer Complex - Sherando Park Description: This project includes the development of two soccer fields; one picnic shelter; access paths; restrooms; concessions; landscaping; and lighting. Capital Cost: $1,146,199 Justification: This facility will serve the entire county population and will be utilized by the Frederick County School System. Construction Schedule: Begin and complete in FY 05-06. PRIORITY 7 Open Piay Areas - Clearbrook Park Description: This project includes the development of a picnic shelter, six horseshoe pits; a volleyball court, croquet turf: shuffleboard; parking; refurbishing the existing concession stand; and renovations to existing shelters, access paths, and parking areas on the south side of the lake. Capital Cost: $368,699 Justification: These facilities will provide recreational opportunities for the Clearbrook Park Service Area which will lessen the disparity between the number of passive recreational areas needed to meet the minimum standards for this service area. Clearbrook Park offers the best location for this development. Construction Schedule: Begin and complete in FY 06-07. PRIORITY 8 Skateboard/In-Line Hockey Park Description: This project recommends the development of a skateboard bowl; a half pipe; an open skate area; two in-line hockey rinks; vehicle parking; an access road; fencing; and landscaping. Sherando park is the proposed location of this facility. . Capital Cost: $468,017 Justification: This facility will enable the county to provide a Frederick County 2003-2001 Capital Improvements Plan Page 14 recreational facility that has been requested for the community's youth. Construction Schedule: Begin and complete in FY 06-07. P1R1ft RIT S Tennis[Basketball Complex - Clearbrook Park Description: This project includes the development of four tennis courts, two basketball courts; a shelter; parking; and landscaping. Capital Cost: $384,876 Justification: These facilities will be available to all county residents. Currently, there are no tennis courts or basketball courts in the Clearbrook Park Service Area. Clearbrook Park is utilized by over 150,000 visitors annually; therefore, these facilities are needed. Construction Schedule: Begin and complete in FY 06-07. PRIORITY 10 Tennis/Picnic Area - Sherando Park Description: This project includes the development of three tennis courts; a playground area; four picnic shelters; restrooms; a concession area; access road; access paths; parking; and landscaping. Capital Cost: $619,390 Justification: These facilities would be used by the residents of southern Frederick County. Although tennis courts have been included at Sherando High School, the department feels that it is important to include three tennis courts on park property for general use while the school courts are being used for school activities. Construction Schedule: Begin and complete in FY 07-08. PRIORITY 11 Shelter/Stage Seating - Clearbrook Park Description: This project includes the development of a shelter with a performance stage; refurbishing existing restrooms and access paths; and renovations to the lake. Capital Cost: $380,245 Justification: This facility would be used by the entire county Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan PRIORITY 12 PRIORITY 13 PRIORITY 14 Page 15 population. Presently, there are no facilities to accommodate cultural programs within the county's park system. This project is needed to provide a facility for cultural activities. Construction Schedule: Begin and complete in FY 07-08. Maintenance Compound and Office - Sherando Park Description: This project involves the construction of a 1,200 - square -foot office and a 4,000 -square -foot storage shed for operations at Sherando Park. Capital Cost: $196,195 Justification: This facility will enable the county to maintain equipment and facilities in a more responsible and effective manner. The additional responsibility to maintain the outdoor facilities at Sherando High School increases the need for more storage, maintenance, and office space. Construction Schedule: Begin and complete in FY 07-08. Lake, Trails, and Parking with Two Irrigated Multi - Purpose Fields - Sherando Park Description: This project involves the development of a 12 acre lake; 1.5 mile trail system around the lake; 800 linear feet of access roadway; lighted parking lot with 125 spaces, and development of two irrigated 70 X 120 yard multi-purpose fields. Capital Cost: $793,000 Justification: This facility will provide recreational opportunities for the Sherando Park service area and the entire Frederick County community. The development of this facility will reduce the needs gap between the number of existing passive recreational areas and the number required to meet the minimum standards established for the service area. Construction Schedule: Begin and complete in FY 07-08, Access Road, Parking, and Trails - Sherando Park Description: This project involves the development of an entrance and 1,500 linear foot of access roadway from Warrior Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Mian Page 16 Drive; a 50 space parking area; and 2.8 miles of trails. Capital Cost: $797,000 Justification: This facility will provide recreational opportunities for the Sherando Park service area and the entire Frederick County community. The development of this facility will reduce the needs gap between the number of existing passive recreational areas and the number required to meet the minimum standards established for the service area. Construction Schedule: Begin and complete in FY 07-08. County Administration Project Priority List PRIORITY 1 Public Safety Center Description: This project recommends the development of a 35,000 -square -foot facility for the Frederick County Sheriff's Office and Fire and Rescue S6rvices. This will allow the Frederick County Sheriff's Office to vacate the Winchester - Frederick County Joint Judicial Center. Capital Cost: To be determined. Justification: The Frederick County Sheriff's Office currently has 80 employees that occupy space in the Winchester - Frederick County Joint Judicial Center (JJC). When this space was first occupied, there were 36 employees in the office. Representatives of the JJC have indicated that additional space is required for court officers and other arms of the judicial branch. Development of a new facility in the county will enhance the response time for emergency service in the safest possible manner. The current location of the Sheriff's Office in the JJC increases emergency response time due to congested streets and heavily populated areas, thus compromising safety to persons and property. Construction Schedule: To be determined. PRIORITY 2 New Frederick County Animal Shelter Description: This project involves the development of an 8,500- square -foot building with parking and fencing. This project could be constructed on the same property as the Public Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan Page 17 Safety Center. Capital Cost: $1,254,000 Justification: This project will replace the existing Esther Boyd Animal Shelter which will be displaced by development _..: of the MSW Landfill within the ensuing five years. Construction Schedule: Begin construction in FY 03-04; complete construction in FY 04-05. PRIORITY 3 Annex Facilities Description: This project will consist of several facilities located at strategic locations throughout the county to house employees of the Sheriff's Office, the Treasurer's Office, and the Commissioner of Revenue's Office. A fire station would be included with offices located in the Fairfax Pike area. Capital Cost: $465,000 for Treasurer's Office Satellite Office; other estimates not available at tiuie of printing. Justification: The development of satellite facilities along major transportation networks and in areas of dense population will provide ease of access for citizens and will improve services to the county. The county continues to experience a significant rate of growth, therefore, it is important to provide services within these areas instead of requiring citizens to confront congestion, limited parking, and accessibility in the City of Winchester. Construction Schedule: Phase -1 Site acquisition and construction FY 04-05; construction completion FY 05-06. New Fairfax Pike Fire/Rescue Station (coordinated with Annex Facilities request) Description: This project involves the construction of a new fire/rescue facility in southeast Frederick County between Stephen's City and Route 522, along the Route 277 (Fairfax Pike) corridor, which would also house satellite facilities for the Sheriff, Treasurer, and Board of Supervisors District Office. The fire and rescue component of the facility would involve an engine and rescue company. A 5 to 7 acre tract of land would be needed for this project. Capital Cost: Not yet determined. Justification: The need for a new station is in response to Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital improvements Plan Page 18 Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital hnpmvements Plan present and anticipated future growth ( Shenandoah development of Lake Frederick) in this area of the County. The new station would reduce tire and ems response time to the population of southeastern Frederick County. Construction Schedule: Completion FY 03-04. • PRIORITY 4 Relocation of Round Hill Fire/Rescue Station Description: This project includes the relocation and building of a 22,000 square foot facility to accommodate ten or more pieces of emergency equipment and to house living and sleeping areas for staff. A community center of approximately 10,000 square feet with a capacity of 400 people is also planned; it would be used for fund raising events and other activities. The project would need a parcel of 3 to 5 acres. Capital Cost: Not yet determined Justification: The existing facility at serving the Round Hill areas is 50 years old and not large enough to accommodate the equipment needed to serve Round Hill community. This community includes approximately 9,000 households, three schools, and the Winchester Medical Center. Construction Schedule: Begin in FY 03-04. Winchester Regional Airport Project Priority List PRIORITY 1 Airport Road (Route 645) Relocation - Construction Phase Description: The relocation and construction of approximately 3,000 linear feet of Airport Road along the southeastern boundary of the Winchester Regional Airport. Capital Cost: $2,100,000 80/20 - State/Local Share Local Share: $420,000. Justification: Removing this obstruction will allow approach minimums to be lowered which will enable the Winchester Regional Airport to accommodate aircraft in all weather conditions. Construction Schedule: FY 03-04. Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital hnpmvements Plan Page 19 PRIORITY 2 Airfield Lighting Upgrade Description: The project involves the upgrade of the existing medium intensity runway lighting to high intensity runway lighting and the upgrade of the 2 -box precision approach path t indicator (PAPI) to a 4 -box PAPI. Capital Cost: $75,000 80/20 - State/Local Share Local Share: $15,000. Justification: This project is necessary to accommodate the increase in aircraft that utilizes the Winchester Regional Airport. Construction Schedule: FY 03-04. PRIORITY 3 Airfield Maintenance Building Description: Construction of a 3,800 -square -foot facility to accommodate the airport's maintenance equipment and maintenance work activities. Capital Cost: $300,000 State Grant - $90,000 Local Share: $210,000. Justification: This project is necessary to accommodate maintenance activities at the airport. Construction Schedule: FY 03-04. PRIORITY 4 Land Acquisition - Bufflick Road - Parcels 31, 46, & 53 Description: Acquisition of three parcels located along Bufflick Road. Capital Cost: $823,750 Federal Grants - $111,375 Local Share: $142,475 State Grants - $569,900 Justification: This project is necessary as the identified parcels are located within both the Airport's FAR Part 77 Primary Surface and/or approach surface and the FAA's projected DNL 65 noise contour. The FAA considers residential land use within the noise contour to be incompatible with airport operations and encourages airports to resolve such incompatibility through acquisition. Moreover, under the FAA's Part 77 Surface Requirements and the Code of Virginia, the Airport is required to assume fee simple ownership of property located within the Primary Frederick County 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan Page 20 Frederick County 2003-2001 Capital Improvements Plan S urface. Construction Schedule: Begin process FY 04-05, complete acquisition FY 05-06. X 3 b_. ......� .. Ha�tdeV Ake Oon41 Library Project Priority List PRIORITY 1 Bowman Library Parking Lot and Sidewalk Extension Description: The proposal is to expand the parking lot on the Lakeside Drive side of the library from 101 to 221 parking spaces, and to provide a sidewalk from Lakeside Drive to connect with the existing sidewalk at the library. Capital Cost: $ 228,468 Justification: The parking lot expansion is need to relieve overcrowding and to accommodate library patrons_ The sidewalk is necessary to provide safer access for pedestrians to the library. Construction Schedule: FY 03-04 PRIORITY 2 Northern Frederick County Library Branch Description: Request to acquire 3 to 4 acres of land for a future branch library along 522 North near Cross Junction. The library proposes a 7,000 square foot branch with the possibility of expansion to 10,000 square feet. Parking would accommodate up to 35 vehicles. Capital Cost:$48,000 - Land Aquisition. Justification: There is no library in the area of the county to serve residents. The residents of the Gainesboro District comprise the largest population group the greatest distance from a library. The library would serve members of the population from toddlers to senior citizens. Construction Schedule: Land Acquisition FY 07-08; Construction proposed for FY 07-08 with library opening in FY 09-10. Frederick County 2003-2001 Capital Improvements Plan 2003-2004 Capital Improvements Plan Departmental Share of Requested Capital Projects ® Public Schools Parks and Recreation N County Administration 0 Regional Airport 11 Handley Regional Library Capital Improvements Plan Departmental Project Costs Public Schools $43,955,000 Parks and Recreation $10,193,343 County Administration $1,719,000 Regional Airport $789,275 Handley Regional Library $276,468 TOTAL: $56,933,086