Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Transportation topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board authorizes county share for phase 2 of Five Forks sidewalk project, approves resolution and funding spread over 3 years
Summary
Supervisors authorized the county administrator to sign necessary approvals and a resolution to accept state funding for the Five Forks sidewalk phase 2, noting the county's 20% share (stated as $383,925) can be paid across three fiscal years; the motion passed 3–2.
Supervisor (speaker 6) moved to authorize county staff to execute required approvals and adopt the accompanying resolution to accept state-funded sidewalk construction for Phase 2 between the academy and elementary school. He emphasized the consequences of declining the grant: "If we don't move forward, they are lost," and urged the board not to forfeit roughly $1.5–1.6 million in state funds by delaying.
Board members discussed maintenance responsibilities, potential easement negotiations with property owners and timing of cash flows; staff noted some funds for Phase 1 were already encumbered and the local 20% share can be spread over three fiscal years. After clarifying language in the motion and attaching the resolution, the board approved authorization and the appropriation framework by a 3–2 voice/hand vote (chair recorded the tally as 3–2). County staff will return with the formal spending plan and timing for the draws when invoices flow from VDOT.
