2015 36th district business breakfast presentation
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Senator-Elect Scott Surovell's presentation at his 2015 Business Leaders, U.S. 1 Update, and General Assembly Preview Breakfast. Focuses on Virginia economy, budget preview, U.S. 1 Improvements, and 2016 General Assembly Session Preview.TRANSCRIPT
2015 36th Senate District Business
Breakfast Tuesday December 15th, 2015
Primo’s Restaurant Mount Vernon, VA
Agenda
• Where is the 36th District• State of VA Economy and Budget Observations• U.S. 1 Multimodal Study• INOVA Mt. Vernon Hospital Expansion• Huntington Redevelopment• Fort Belvoir• Prince William U.S. 1 Widenings• 2016 Session Preview
Where is 36th District?
Northern Portion
Southern Portion
36th District Quick Stats• 200,000 People• Demographics
– 53.2% White– 25.4% Black– 21.6% Hispanic– 8.5% Asian– 10.4% Other
• 16% Medicaid Recipients – 32,453 Individuals– 22,925 Children– 1,075 Elderly– 2,525 Adults
• 29% Foreign Born
Virginia Economic and Budget Update
General Fund Forecast (millions)
Source: Virginia Department of Taxation.
Nongeneral Fund Forecast (millions)
Source: Virginia Department of Taxation.
Revenue Growth Year Over Year
Percentage increase in state revenue by year. Source: Virginia Dept. of Taxation.
Bottom Lines on Revenue Growth• Sales Tax & Personal Income Growth Are projected
– FY16 Q1 income tax collections up 5.5%– FY16 Q1 Sales tax collections up 4.5%– FY16 Q1 Corporate tax collections down due to policy changes
• Housing Market is Picking Up– Recordation Taxes Up 9.7%
• Overall Revenue Growth 1% Higher than SFC Projected– $764M additional revenue to spend
• 2016‐2018 Biennium– VA will continue to underperform USA– Employment gains almost all in NOVA– Homebuilding and home sales will continue to grow– Consumer spending up with low gas prices and increasing consumer
net worth with growing home values– Exports will be a drag
Lack of Medicaid Expansion
• Virginia has missed out on $3.1+ Billion• Currently Virginia is leaving $2 Billion Per Year on the table.
• Expanding Medicaid will free up $180 million General Fund Dollars Per Biennium– Could be reappropriated to other priorities
• Estimated to create 30,000 new jobs– At least 750 Per Senate District
Route 1 Multimodal Alternatives Study • $2 Million Study
• Started in June 2013 and finished in January 2015
• Analyzed 15 miles of Route 1 in Fairfax & Prince William Counties
• Extends from National Capital Beltway (I‐95/I‐495), through Fairfax County, to Route 123 at Woodbridge in Prince William County
Source: Rt 1 Multimodal Alternatives Study
Route 1 Multimodal Alternatives Study Needs Goals
• Expand attractive multimodal travel options to improve mobility
• Improve safety; increase accessibility
• Increase economic viability and vitality of the corridor
• Support community health and minimize impacts on community resources
• Attractive and competitive transit service
• Safe, accessible bicycle/pedestrian access
• Appropriate level of vehicle accommodation
• Support and accommodate more robust economic development
Source: Rt 1 Multimodal Alternatives Study
Route 1 Multimodal Alternative Study • Best recommended alternative option:
Alternative 4 – BRT/Metrorail Hybrid• This includes:
– Roadway Widening: Six Lanes Entire Length– Bicycle and Pedestrian Lanes: create a continuous facility for pedestrians and bicyclists along the 15 miles corridor
– Transit: Median‐running Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system from Huntington to Woodbridge VRE ANDa 2.5‐mile Metrorail Yellow Line extension from Huntington to Hybla Valley
Source: Rt 1 Multimodal Alternatives Study
Route 1 Multimodal Alternative StudyStudy Phasing Approach
Source: Rt 1 Multimodal Alternatives Study
CURRENTLY• Route 1 Widening, Route 235 to Napper Road
– Environmental Assessment – VDOT has selected consultant and work will begin in January 2016
– Design – VDOT has selected consultant and Notice to Proceed in January 2016
– First Public meeting Spring/Summer 2016• Route 1 Bus Rapid Transit Project (BRT) (FCDOT)
– FCDOT refining solicitation for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for program management consultant to assist county staff through duration of project
– Advertisement for RFQ in January 2016Source: Embark Richmond
Route 1 Multimodal Alternatives Study
• Amend Comprehensive Plan for the Richmond Highway Corridor
• Work with Embark Richmond Highway Advisory Group
• Engage in significant public outreach• Was just granted $16 million to start BRT preliminary engineering and environmental impact studies
Next Steps
Route 1 Multimodal Alternatives Study
Action Plan
Provided by Fairfax County Dept. of Transportation and the DPVA
INOVA MT. VERNON HOSPTIAL EXPANSION
Mount Vernon Hospital Extension Plan
Mount Vernon Hospital Extension Plan
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Huntington Redevelopment
Huntington Bond
Hoffman Property
North Kings Highway Improvements
• FCDOT staff held public meetings to solicit input on intersection and pedestrian improvements
• Residents oppose right in/out on School Street
• Residents and staff gravitating towards option 8C
Option 8C
North Hill Redevelopment
Woodlawn Area Development
Fort Belvoir
Quick Fort Belvoir Stats
• 51,000 employees– More than U.S. Pentagon
• 7,100 residents• 80,000 cars on/off base every day• Largest employer in Fairfax County
Fort Belvoir Elementary
• Largest Elementary School in Fairfax County• Opened in 1998 and replaced three schools on base
• Awarded $23.7 Million Grant from DOD + $6M funds from FCPS
• Completed 2016‐17
U.S. Army Museum• Located a Fairfax County Parkway About 1 mile off I‐95
• 185,000 SF • 750,000 visitors per year
• $200 Million Capital Campaign
Prince William County
Source: PWC Chamber of Commerce
U.S. 1 Widening
Section 1
U.S. 1/123 to Mary’s Way
2.2 miles
U.S. 1/123 to Mary’s Way• Currently, utility companies are relocating utilities underground
to prepare the road widening• 2 phases:
– 1st Phase: Widening U.S. 1 • $45M Project • Currently FUNDED• 4 6 lanes• Occoquan road will be improved with a median and turn • Construction starts Spring 2016
– 2nd Phase: U.S. 1/123 Interchange (currently unfunded)• Plans to build 123 over US. 1 to separate through traffic and connect Rt. 123 to
Belmont Bay Drive east of the road & plans for route 123 to be widened from 4 6 lanes
• Cost: $100 Million• Will start once widening construction is complete
– Total estimated cost: $259 million– Preliminary Engineering: $14.6 million– Right of way: $86.6 Million– Ductbank: up to $12.1 million– Roadway Construction: $145.7 million
Source: VDOT
Section 2Mary’s Way to Featherstone
Rd
1.3 miles
Mary’s Way to Featherstone Rd
• Construction by Prince William County Dept. of Transportation
• Not under construction, still in the design phase – Design started in 2014, to be completed in December 2016– Design plan:
• 4 6 lanes• Multiuse trail• Sidewalks• Additional signals• Pedestrian improvements
• Partially funded currently– Only have $3 million for designing from NVTA– Other funding will come once design plans are complete– Estimated cost: 40 million
Source: PWCDOT
Featherstone Rd to
Neabsco Rd
2.3 miles
Section 3
Featherstone Rd to Neabsco Rd• Construction handled by Prince William County Dept. of
Transportation • Project timeline:
– Right‐of‐way acquisition: began in 2012 and completed in 2015– Utility relocation: began in 2013 and completed in 2015 – Construction: began in 2014 and will be completed in July 2016
• New 16 foot wide raised median with curb and gutter• On‐road bike lanes• Pedestrian walk• Asphalt trail
• Funding – 2006 road bond referendum ‐ $41.0 million– State revenue sharing funding – $9.7 million– Prince William Service Authority (water and sewer) ‐ $5.4
million– Developer contributions (proffers) ‐ $678 k– General fund transportation reserve ‐ $1.8 million– Total project cost: 58.5 million
Source: PWCDOT
Section 4Route 1/Route 234 Turn Lane Modifications
U.S. 1/Route 234 Turn Lane Modification
• Construction handled by Prince William County Dept. of Transportation
• Extending the dual‐left turn lanes from the entrance of the commuter lot off of Rt. 234 on to U.S. 1 & providing improved traffic signalization at the intersection
• Project Timeline:– Design: feasibility study concluded in January 2014, total design
completed in spring 2014– Right‐of‐Way and utility relocation: began in late spring 2014,
completed in summer 2014 – Construction: began in summer 2014, completed in winter 2015
• Funding:– Local Partnership Funding from VA: $1.9 million– Total cost: $1.9 million
Source: PWCDOT
Rivergate Complex• Along U.S. 1 in North Woodbridge • 720 new condos• 2 five‐story developments on 13 acres of land along Occoquan River
• Expected:– Completion by 2020– Add 200 new students to PWC Public schools– Add $1.7 million per year to county tax coffers
• Will provide a new streetscape to the area, a new restaurant and an events center
Source: PWC Chamber of Commerce
Southern Prince William Development
Potomac Shores
Source: PWC Chamber of Commerce
Potomac Shores Mixed Use Development
• One of the top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Retail/Shopping Center construction projects in the U.S.
• Total Area: 2,123 ac – 850 acs set aside as natural, open space
• Future Potential:– a five‐star resort and spa along Potomac Shores – Town Center– Jack Nicklaus Golf Course– Conference Center– VRE Station– River access with a marina– Up to 4,000 residential units
Source: PWC Chamber of Commerce
Potomac Shores VRE• Broke ground in 2014• 11 miles of track from
Stafford to Prince William County
• Funding:• Federal Road
Administration:$74.8 million to build the 11 mile track
• State provided 15 million for the station
• Will be a 10 minute walk from the proposed Potomac Shores development
• Opening planned for 2017
Triangle Village
Triangle Village• Redevelopment project and study area in the Potomac
Communities Revitalization Plan • Designed for Village Mixed Use Development • Along Rt. 1 and Quantico• Currently:
– 60.92 acres– 96 existing dwelling units
• Future Potential:– 487,000 sq. ft.– 1,250 employees– 350 – 1,500 residents – 150 – 685 Multi Family Attached Units
Source: PWC Chamber of Commerce
2016 GA Session Preview• Budget Bargaining Chips
– Corporate income tax cut– Accelerated sales tax repeal– Coal tax credit renwal– General Assembly Building
• Education Funding – Virginia’s K‐12 Funding is Lower than 2007– College Tuitions Up 30% in Six Years
• $2.4 Capital Bond Referendum– Higher Ed. Research, $250 M for Port of VA, Juvenile Justice Facilities, Parks
– $43 Million for Widewater State Park!
2016 General Assembly Preview
• $2.37 Regional Gas Tax Correction• More Standards of Learning Reforms• Medicaid Expansion• Social Issues:
– Religious Freedom– Transgender– Refugees
2016 Session Continued• Energy issues
– Coal ash– Solar– REGE– Clean Power Plan
• Car Title Lenders– Co‐location– Consumer Finance Rate Cap
• Criminal Justice Reform– Misdemeanor‐Felony Threshold– Collateral Consequences
Questions?