PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA REQUEST

Sponsor:

Board of Supervisors Meeting Date: 

Peter B. Schwartz, Marshall District Supervisor

November 12, 2009

Staff Lead:

Department: 

Ari J. Sky, Director

Office of Management & Budget

Topic: 

A Resolution Authorizing an Application by the Marshall Business and Residents Association to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for Grant Funding from Transportation Enhancement Funds to Establish a Project for the Construction of Street Improvements to Virginia Route 55 (Main Street) in the Unincorporated Town of Marshall, Fauquier County, Virginia

Topic Description:

The Marshall Business and Residents Association is applying for a Transportation Enhancement grant to provide funds for the construction of improvements to Route 55 (Main Street) in the unincorporated Town of Marshall, Virginia, as Phase II of the Marshall Moving Forward project. The project would include the reconstruction of sidewalks, construction of bicycle and pedestrian amenities, undergrounding of utilities and landscaping. The Marshall Business and Residents Association is asking that Fauquier County agree to act as a grant sponsor. This project was awarded TEA funds in FY 2009 for the design phase, and in FY 2010 for the first phase of construction.

Requested Action of the Board of Supervisors: 

Conduct a public hearing and consider adoption of the attached resolution.

Financial Impacts Analysis:

The local match requirement will be met by an in-kind donation from a Marshall businessman.  No County funds will be required for this grant.

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

Marshall Business and Residents Association

Judy Risdon, Management Analyst