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Caroline supervisors pledge up to $2.5M local match if $10M federal funding is awarded for I‑95 Exit 110 improvements
Summary
The board authorized staff to send a letter committing to a local match not to exceed $2.5 million should congressionally directed funds of up to $10 million be awarded for the Exit 110 interchange; the vote advanced the project in parallel with SmartScale planning.
The Caroline County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to provide a conditional commitment of local match funding — not to exceed $2.5 million — if congressionally directed funds (requested through Senator Warner’s office) of up to $10 million are awarded for phase‑one improvements at the I‑95 Exit 110 interchange.
County staff said the federal request is separate from an ongoing SmartScale application for related improvements; SmartScale could fund the full phase‑one scope independently if awarded. The local match request would satisfy VDOT’s typical expectation that jurisdictions commit roughly 20% of a project’s cost to secure outside funding.
The board discussed timing and likely funding sources if awarded; the county administrator said match funds would typically come from the unrestricted general‑fund balance or be borrowed and placed into a reserve. Board members noted that SmartScale awards, construction schedules and any additional phases would affect ultimate project cost and timing.
Supervisor Long made the motion to authorize a letter of intent committing to a local match if the federal award is made; the motion carried.
The action does not obligate immediate payment — it commits the county to provide a match when and if federal funds are awarded for the specified project. The board asked staff to prepare a formal supporting letter for the congressional request and to return with implementation planning if the award is made.
