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Board approves authorization for Five Fork sidewalk Phase 2; county share estimated at $383,925 over three years
Summary
The supervisors authorized county staff to execute VDOT approvals and a resolution to implement Phase 2 of the Five Fork sidewalk project, accepting a county share of about $383,925 spread over three fiscal years; the motion passed 3–2 after discussion about timing, easements and cash flow.
Supervisors authorized staff on Dec. 18 to proceed with approvals and a resolution needed for Phase 2 of the Five Fork sidewalk project, which carries an estimated county share of $383,925 spread across three fiscal years.
Supervisor proponents described the project as a public-safety priority for students walking to the Academy and elementary school and noted VDOT had already begun engineering work. One supervisor warned that if the county declines the funds the state may reallocate them: "If we don't move forward, they are lost," a supervisor said, urging the board to accept the award and proceed.
The board discussed maintenance responsibilities, right-of-way and potential easement compensation; staff said some properties may grant easements but legal and valuation processes could apply. The motion to authorize Mr. Monday to execute the necessary resolutions and appropriations (with the county share spread over three years) passed by a voice/hand tally that was recorded as 3–2.
What was approved: authorization for staff to sign the resolution and take steps needed for VDOT to implement Phase 2, and to develop a spending plan to manage the county's 20% share over multiple fiscal years. A formal appropriation schedule will follow as funding draws are requested by VDOT.
