AGENDA ITEM 9-F
ACTION ITEM
TO:
CHAIRMAN COVINGTON AND THE VRE OPERATIONS BOARD
FROM:
DALE ZEHNER
DATE:
JUNE 15, 2012
RE:
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
SPOTSYLVANIA
COUNTY
FOR
THE
DESIGN
AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE VRE STATION PLATFORM AND
HEAD-HOUSE
RECOMMENDATION:
The VRE Operations Board is being asked to authorize the Chief Executive
Officer to execute a project agreement with Spotsylvania County on behalf of the
Commissions, in a form approved by counsel, for the design and construction of
the new Spotsylvania VRE station platform and head-house.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with the terms of the agreement executed with Spotsylvania
County to join VRE, the construction of the station platform, head-house and
parking facilities are a responsibility of the County. The construction of the
Crossroads to Hamilton third track railroad infrastructure is required by CSX prior
to the initiation of train service to the Spotsylvania station and is the responsibility
of VRE.
Spotsylvania County recently requested that VRE assume project management
responsibility for the platform and head-house portions of the new station project.
Due to the coordination effort required between the track and platform
construction, it was determined that VRE is best suited to manage this work. The
design and construction of the parking facilities as well as National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) compliance will be undertaken by Spotsylvania County.
VRE will perform all project management and coordination activities including
contracting for the design and construction of the new station. VRE and
Spotsylvania County have agreed on the general terms of the agreement and it is
being finalized by legal counsel from both parties. VRE will bear no costs
associated with this arrangement. The cost of the work is being funded through a
grant from the Commonwealth, with match being provided by the County. Any
additional project costs beyond identified grants will be borne by the County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this project is being provided via a State Transit grant, with match
provided by Spotsylvania County.
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
CHAIRMAN COVINGTON AND THE VRE OPERATIONS BOARD
DALE ZEHNER
JUNE 15, 2012
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
SPOTSYLVANIA
COUNTY
FOR
THE
DESIGN
AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE VRE STATION PLATFORM AND
HEAD-HOUSE
RESOLUTION
9F-06-2012
OF THE
VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS
OPERATIONS BOARD
WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of Spotsylvania County joining VRE,
the execution of railroad infrastructure related to Spotsylvania train service is a
VRE responsibility, while construction of the station and parking facility are a
responsibility of the County; and,
WHEREAS, Spotsylvania County has requested that VRE assume project
management responsibility for the platform and head-house portions of the new
station project; and,
WHEREAS, VRE will perform all project management and coordination activities
including contracting for the design and construction of the new station; and,
WHEREAS, the cost for the work is being funded by the State and Spotsylvania
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the VRE Operations Board
authorizes the Chief Executive Officer to execute a project agreement with
Spotsylvania County for the design and construction of the new Spotsylvania VRE
station.
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