CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST

Sponsor:

Board of Supervisors Meeting Date: 

Raymond E. Graham, Vice Chairman,

Cedar Run District Supervisor

                     September 13, 2007

Staff Lead:

Department: 

Catherine M. Heritage, Assistant County Administrator

County Administration

Topic: 

A Resolution Expressing Concern Over the County’s Assumption of Transportation Responsibilities Traditionally Relegated to the Commonwealth, the Desire for Greater Flexibility for Localities Wishing to Participate in Regional Transportation Solutions, and Appreciation to the Potomac Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) and the Virginia Railway Express (VRE)

Topic Description:

The Board of Supervisors continues to consider regional transportation options in light of the shift of financial responsibilities from the Commonwealth of Virginia to localities.  This resolution seeks to have the Commonwealth redirect revenues back to localities and consider any proposed regional solutions with flexibility.  This resolution also seeks to thank PRTC and VRE for their consideration and patience during this process.

Requested Action of the Board of Supervisors: 

Consider adoption of the attached resolution.

Financial Impacts Analysis:

None

Identify any other Departments, Organizations or Individuals that would be affected by this request: 

Potomac Rappahannock Transportation Commission
Virginia Railway Express
Commonwealth of Virginia Secretary of Transportation, Pierce Homer
Fauquier County Legislative Delegation