CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
                CITY COUNCIL AGENDA



Agenda Date:            September 20, 2021

Action Required:        Appropriation

Presenter:              Chris Gensic, Parks and Recreation

Staff Contacts:         Chris Gensic, Parks and Recreation
                        Krisy Hammill, Office of Budget and Performance Management

Title:                  VDOT HSIP grant – Madison Avenue Washington Park Bike Ramp -
                        $88,350



Background:

The City of Charlottesville, through Parks and Recreation, has received an award from the Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT) in the amount of $88,350 to assist with efforts to construct a
bicycle and pedestrian trail connector from Madison Avenue to Preston Avenue adjacent to Washington
Park. The grant requires a local match of $13,450 which is to be appropriated from the Trails CIP fund.
The award of $74,900 will be appropriated into a new CIP account


Discussion:

There is currently a staircase at the end of Madison Avenue that provides pedestrian access into
lower Washington Park. The City is interested in improving this access to also provide for ADA,
bicycle, and strollers as well as pedestrians.


Community Engagement:

The bicycle, pedestrian and trail master plan was developed with multiple public meetings and was
approved by council to be an addendum to the City Comprehensive Plan.


Alignment with City Council’s Vision and Strategic Plan:

Construction of this trail will further council goals of being a Connected City by establishing a portion
of the bicycle and pedestrian trail system that enhances our residential neighborhoods.
Budgetary Impact:

If these grants funds are appropriated, the match will be taken from the annual Trail CIP account.


Recommendation:

Staff recommends appropriation of grant funds.


Alternatives:

If grants funds are not appropriated, the project will have to be funded entirely with local dollars.


Attachments:

Appropriation Resolution
                     RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS for
                   VDOT Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) Grant for
                    Washington Park to Madison Avenue Trail - $88,350

          WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville, through Parks and Recreation, has been awarded

$74,900 from the Virginia Department of Transportation to construct a bicycle and pedestrian ramp

to connect Madison Avenue; and at Washington Park


       NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville,
Virginia, that the sum of $88,350 is hereby appropriated in the following manner:

Revenue

$74,900        Fund: 426             WBS: P-01052                 G/L Account: 430120

Expenditures

$74,900        Fund: 426             WBS: P-01052                 G/L Account: 599999

Transfer From

$13,450        Fund: 426             WBS: PR-001                  G/L Account: 599999

Transfer To

$13,450        Fund 426              WBS: P-01052                 G/L Account: 599999




       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appropriation is conditioned upon the receipt of
$74,900 from the Virginia Department of Transportation.