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Vienna to seek $2.24 million FLAP grant for ADA‑compliant Twelfth Street river access
Summary
Council authorized submission of a $2,243,212 Federal Lands Access Program grant application to build an ADA‑compliant boat dock, fishing area, parking lot and lighting at Twelfth Street river access; the application requests full funding with no local match.
Vienna City Council on Sept. 11 authorized staff to apply for $2,243,212 in Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) funding to construct an ADA‑compliant boat dock, fishing/fishing area, parking lot and lighting at the Twelfth Street river access point.
City Attorney/Clerk (speaker 3) read a resolution describing the project scope — courtesy dock, ADA ramps and a designated fishing area — and stated the preliminary opinion of probable development cost at $2,243,212. The resolution says the city intends to apply for the full grant amount and that no local match contribution is required for this submission.
Dr. Jackson (speaker 8) and council members discussed project design elements and timing; one council member asked whether a detailed design or cost breakdown would be provided, and staff pointed to supporting documents in the packet. Council emphasized that the action at the meeting authorized only the application, not guaranteed funding.
Why it matters: If awarded, the FLAP grant would fund construction to improve river access and ADA accessibility without a required local match, potentially expanding recreation and economic development along Vienna’s riverfront.
What the application covers: ADA‑compliant dock and ramps, fishing area with accessible features, parking with lighting and stormwater/erosion controls; the packet included a preliminary cost estimate and design sketch for review. The project will require coordination with the West Virginia Department of Highways, which the council said will handle payment for the kayak launch element of the work.
Next steps: Staff will prepare and submit the FLAP application and continued council oversight is expected during the design and grant‑award process. The council noted that design refinements and the final scope will be incorporated if the grant is awarded.
(Attributions: Project scope and cost estimate are drawn from the resolution and statements by city staff and Dr. Jackson in the meeting record.)
