HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/19/2025 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY , VIRGINIA HE LD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY , AUGUST 19 , 2025
RESOLUTION 081925-4 ACCEPTING THE PURDUE PHARMA
BANKRUPTCY PLAN AND APPROVING OF THE COUNTY'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPOSED DIRECT SETTLEMENT OF
OPIOID-RELATED CLAIMS AGAINST THE SACKLER FAMILY, AND
DIRECTING THE COUNTY'S OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO EXECUTE THE
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT THE PLAN AND
EFFECTUATE THE COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE SETTLEMENT
WHEREAS , the opioid epidemic that has cost thousands of human lives across
the country also impacts the County of Roanoke by adversely impacting t he delivery of
emergency medical , law enforcement , criminal justice , mental health and substance
abuse services , and other serv ices by the County 's various departments and agencies ;
and
WHEREAS , the County has been required and wi ll continue to be required to
allocate substantial taxpayer dollars , resources , staff energy and time to address the
damage the opioid epidem ic has caused and continues to cause the citizens of the
County ; and
WHEREAS , a settlement proposal has been negotiated that will ca use the Sackler
fam ily , the owners of the Purdue Pha rma family of companies , to pay an aggregate of
$6.5 billion dollars nationwide to resolve opioid -related claims against them and resolve
Purdue Pharma 's bankruptcy ; and
WHEREAS , the County has filed suit against Purdue Pharma a nd t he Sackler
family for their role in the distribution , manufacture , and sale of the pharmaceutical opioid
products that have fueled the opioid epidemic that has harmed the Count y; and
WHEREAS, the County 's suit seeks recovery of the public funds previously
expended and to be expended in the future to abate the consequences and harms of the
opioid epidemic; and
WHEREAS; the County submitted a proof of claim in the bankruptcy and is thus
entitled to vote on whether the bankruptcy court should accept or reject the associated
bankruptcy plan ; and
WHEREAS, the County has approved and adopted the Virginia Opioid Abatement
Fund and Settlement Allocation Memorandum of Understanding (the "Virginia MOU "), and
affirms that this pending settlement with the Sackler family shall be considered a
"Settlement" that is subject to the Virginia MOU , and shall be administered and allocated
in the same manner as the opioid settlements entered into previously with the Distributors ,
Janssen, Teva , Allergan , Walmart , CVS , Walgreens , and Kroger; and
WHEREAS, the County 's outside counsel has reviewed the available information
about the proposed settlement with the Sackler family and the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy
plan and has recommended that the County accept the bankruptcy plan and participate
in the settlement , in order to recover it~ share of the funds that the settlement would
provide.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors , this 19th day of August 2025 , accepts the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan
and approves of the County 's participation in the proposed settlement of opioid-related
claims against the Sackler family, and directs the County 's outside counsel to execute the
documents necessary to effectuate the County 's participation in the settlement, including
the required release of claims against the Sackler family, and accept the bankruptcy plan.
On motion of Superv isor Mahoney to approve the resolution ; seconded by
Supervisor Hooker and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote :
AYES: Supervisors Hooker, North , Mahoney , Shepherd , Radford
NAYS : None ------
A COPY TESTE :
Ri rd . Caywood ,
County Administrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
CC : Peter S . Lubeck , County Attorney
ACTION NO . 081925-5
ITEM NO. 0.4
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ISSUE:
August 19 , 2025
Resolut ion Approving of the County's Participation In the
Proposed Settlements of Opioid -Related Claims Against
Alvogen , Amneal , Apotex , Hikma, lndivior, Mylan, Sun , and
Zydus and Their Related Corporate Entities , and Directing
the County's Outside Counsel to Execute the Documents
Necessary to Effectuate the County's Participation in the
Settlements
Peter S . Lubeck
County Attorney
Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
Approval of the County's participation in the proposed settlements of opioid-related
claims against Alvogen , Amneal, Apotex , Hikma , lndivior, Mylan , Sun , and Zydus , and
their related corporate entities.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The opioid epidemic that has cost thousands of human lives across the country also
impacts the County of Roanoke by adversely impacting the delivery of emergency
medical, law enforcement , criminal justice , mental health and substance abuse
services , and other services by the County 's various departments and agencies.
The County has been required and will continue to be required to allocate substantial
taxpayer dollars , resources , staff energy and time to address the damage the opioid
epidemic has caused and continues to cause the citizens of the County.
The County has filed suit against certain of the manufacturers and their related
corporate entities for their role in the distribution , manufacture , and sale of the
pharmaceutical opioid products that have fueled the op ioid epidemic that has harmed
the County . The County 's suit seeks recovery of the public funds previously expended
and to be expended in the future to abate the consequences and harms of the opioid
epidemic.
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Eight settlement proposals have been negotiated that will cause eight opioids
manufacturers, Alvogen, Inc., Amneal Pharmaceuticals , Inc., Apotex Corp , Hikma
Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc ., lndivior Inc., Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc, Sun
Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. (collectively the
"Manufacturers") to pay approximately $720 million nationwide to resolve opioid-related
claims against it.
The County has approved and adopted the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and
Settlement Allocation Memorandum of Understanding (the "Virginia MOU"). These
pending settlements with the Manufacturers will be considered a "Settlement" that is
subject to the Virginia MOU, and will be administered and allocated in the same manner
as the opioid settlements entered into previously .
The County's outside opioid litigation counsel has recommended that the County
participate in the eight settlements in order to recover its share of the funds that the
Manufacturers ' settlements would provide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
It is anticipated that the Commonwealth of Virginia will receive approximately $16.4
million from the proposed settlements. Accordingly, pursuant to the terms of the Virginia
MOU, the County will receive approximately $93,969.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
VOTE:
Supervisor Mahoney moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor North seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Yes No Absent
Ms. Hooker ~ □ □
Mr. North ~ □ □
Mr. Mahoney ~ □ □
Ms. Shepherd ~ □ □
Mr. Radford ~ □ □
CC: Peter S . Lubeck, County Attorney
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025
RESOLUTION 081925-5 APPROVING OF THE COUNTY'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS OF OPIOID
RELATED CLAIMS AGAINST ALVOGEN, AMNEAL, APOTEX, HIKMA,
INDIVIOR, MYLAN, SUN, AND ZYDUS AND THEIR RELATED
CORPORA TE ENTITIES, AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY'S OUTSIDE
COUNSEL TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THE COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
SETTLEMENTS
WHEREAS, the opioid epidemic that has cost thousands of human lives across
the country also impacts the County of Roanoke by adversely impacting the delivery of
emergency medical, law enforcement, criminal justice, mental health and substance
abuse services, and other services by the County's various departments and agencies;
and
WHEREAS, the County has been required and will continue to be required to
allocate substantial taxpayer dollars , resources , staff energy and time to address the
damage the opioid epidemic has caused and continues to cause the citizens of the
County; and
WHEREAS, eight settlement proposals have been negotiated that will cause eight
opioids manufacturers, Alvogen, Inc., Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc ., Apotex Corp, Hikma
Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., lndivior Inc ., Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc, Sun Pharmaceutical
Industries, Inc., and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. (collectively the "Manufacturers")
to pay approximately $720 million nationwide to resolve opioid-related claims against it;
and
WHEREAS , the County has filed suit against certain of the manufacturers and their
related corporate entities for their role in the distribution, manufacture, and sale of the
pharmaceutical opioid products that have fueled the opioid epidemic that has harmed the
County; and
WHEREAS , the County's suit seeks recovery of the public funds previously
expended and to be expended in the future to abate the consequences and harms of the
opioid epidemic; and
WHEREAS, the County has approved and adopted the Virginia Opioid Abatement
Fund and Settlement Allocation Memorandum of Understanding (the "Virginia MOU"), and
affirms that these pending settlements with the Manufacturers shall be considered a
"Settlement" that is subject to the Virginia MOU, and shall be administered and allocated
in the same manner as the opioid settlements entered into previously with the Distributors ,
Janssen, Teva , Allergan , Walmart , CVS, Walgreens , and Kroger; and
WHEREAS, the County's outside opioid litigation counsel has recommended that
the County participate in the eight settlements in order to recover its share of the funds
that the Manufacturers' settlements would provide .
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors, this 19th day of August 2025, approves of the County 's participation in the
proposed settlements of opioid-related claims against the Manufacturers and their related
corporate entities, and directs the County's outside counsel to execute the documents
necessary to effectuate the County 's participation in the settlements , including the
required release of claims against the Manufacturers.
On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to approve the ordinance; seconded by
Supervisor North and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote :
AYES:
NAYS :
Supervisors Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd , Radford
None
A COPY TESTE:
' ..
trator I Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
CC: Peter S. Lubeck
ACTION NO. 081925-6
ITEM NO . D.5
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ISSUE:
August 19 , 2025
Resolution approving an interim Agreement between
Roanoke County and S. Lewis Lionberger Construction
Company regarding pre-construction services for the Hollins
Library
George G. Assaid
Capital Projects Administrator
Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
Approval of an interim agreement with Lionberger Construction Company regarding pre
construction services for the Hollins Library.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to the County's adopted Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure
Act (PPEA) Guidelines , the Board of Supervisors must approve any interim or
comprehensive agreement entered into pursuant to the PPEA between the County and
a private entity.
DISCUSSION:
It is proposed that the County enter into an interim agreement with S. Lewis Lionberger
Construction Company for pre-construction services (which includes , among other
services , site plan design, site permitting review and approvals , and building design
development) for the Hollins Library.
The interim agreement, along with Exhibit 5, which provides further detail regarding the
scope of services and corresponding values, is attached to this report for the Board 's
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review. The entire interim agreement, with all attachments , exceeds 140 pages in length
and can be reviewed at the following website:
https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/32443/2025-073---Hollins
Library---PPEA-lnterim-Agreement?bidld=1307
FISCAL IMPACT:
If approved, over the course of the agreement , the County will pay S. Lewis Lionberger
Construction Company $837,500.00 for the agreed-upon pre-construction services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution , authorizing the execution of the interim
Agreement.
VOTE:
Supervisor North moved to approve the resolution. Supervisor Radford seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Yes No Absent
Ms. Hooker ~ □ □
Mr. North ~ □ □
Mr. Mahoney ~ □ □
Ms . Shepherd ~ □ □
Mr. Radford ~ □ □
CC : Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney
George G. Assaid, Capital Projects Administrator
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY , VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY , AUGUST 19 , 2025
RESOLUTION 081925-6 APPROVING AN INTERIM AGREEMENT
BETWEEN ROANOKE COUNTY AND 5. LEWIS LIONBERGER
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY REGARDING PRE-CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR THE HOLLINS LIBRARY
WHEREAS , the County accepted an unsolicited proposal for review and
simultaneously solicited competing proposals pursuant to the Public-Private Education
Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) for the design and redevelopment of the Hollins
Library located at 6624 Peters Creek Road in Roanoke County ; and
WHEREAS , following the receipt of proposals , the Board held a public hearing on
June 24 , 2025 , to receive citizen comments on such proposals, as required by the
County's adopted PPEA Guidelines ; and
WHEREAS, following the process of competitive negotiation , County purchasing
staff selected S. Lewis Lionberger Construction Company as the party with whom to
pursue the design and redevelopment of the Holl ins Library ; and
WHEREAS , it is proposed that the County enter into an interim agreement with
S. Lewis Lionberger Construction Company for pre -construction services , which
includes , among other services , site plan design , site permitting review and approvals,
and building design development for the Hollins Library ; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the County 's adopted PPEA Guidelines , the Board of
Supervisors must approve any interim or comprehensive agreement entered into
pursuant to the PPEA between the County and a private entity ; and
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WHEREAS, if approved, over the course of the agreement, the County will pay
S. Lewis Lionberger Construction Company $837,500 for the agreed-upon pre
construction services; and
WHEREAS, following the completion of the services outlined in the interim
agreement (which is anticipated to be in May 2026), it is expected that the Board will
again be asked to approve a comprehensive agreement for the redevelopment of the
Hollins Library.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, that
1. The County Administrator, Deputy County Administrator, or Assistant
County Administrator is authorized to execute the proposed interim
agreement with S. Lewis Lionberger Construction Company for pre
construction services for the Hollins Library, which shall be in substantial
conformity with the agreement attached hereto as Attachment A, subject
to any changes that may be approved by the County Attorney.
2. This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption .
On motion of Supervisor North to approve the ordinance; seconded by
Supervisor Radford and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote:
AYES: ooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd , Radford
NAYS:
A COPY TESTE:
· ard L. Caywood, P.E .
County Administrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
CC: Peter S. Lubeck
George G. Assaid, Capital Projects Administrator
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ACTION NO. 081925-7
ITEM NO . E.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY , VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ISSUE:
August 19 , 2025
Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of t he County of
Roanoke , Virginia approving the lease financing of various
capital projects for the County and authorizing the leasing of
certain County-owned property, the execution and delivery of
a prime lease and a local lease acquisition agreement and
finance lease and other related actions
Laurie Gearheart
Director of Finance and Management Services
Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
Consideration of an ordinance to authorize the issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds to
finance various County capital projects as detailed in the approved fiscal year 2026 -
2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
BACKGROUND:
The proposed ordinance authorizes the issuance of up to $21 ,000 ,000 in Lease
Revenue Bonds for the fiscal year 2025-2026 capital projects. The Le ase Revenue
Bonds will provide funding for specific projects' components to include the
redevelopment of the Hollins Library , the renovation and expansion of the Hollins Fire
Station , the construction and reconstruction of a portion of the County's park ing lots and
sidewalk replacements along with trail connections and mechanical upgrades and
capital improvements at the County's Explore Park , the design and build of four single
stall restroom buildings in Roanoke County 's Park system , the development of a left
turn lane along Sanderson Drive and , and the construction of a lift station and force
main system connecting the 6200 Bent Mountain Road to its existing sewer collection
system (collectively , the "Projects");
DISCUSSION:
The proposed structure of the bonds are Lease Revenue Bonds through the Virginia
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Resources Authority (VRA) in the amount of up to $21,000 ,000 in bonds , a true interest
cost not to exceed six percent (6%), and a term to maturity not to exceed twenty years.
This is an estimate of the maximum borrowing authority that the County may need . The
amount of the bonds the County issues will depend on the interest rate conditions in the
marketplace at the time of the bond sale.
Board approval of the attached Ordinance authorizes the execution of all documents
associated with the financing of these projects including:
1. Prime Lease between County and VRA
2 . Local Lease Acquisition Agreement between the VRA and the County
3. Financing Lease Agreement with VRA
4. Other related documents
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal year 2025-2026 estimated capital project costs associated with these projects
included in this proposed bond issuance total $21,000,000 . Funding for the projects was
included in the fiscal year 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program and appropriated
by the Board of Supervisors through Budget Ordinance 052725-2 , the County's fiscal
year 2025-2026 Capital Budget.
Principal and interest payments will begin in fiscal year 2026-2027. The County will
capitalize interest for any payments due until July 1, 2026. Debt service on the
proposed bond amount is projected to be approximately $1 ,830,876; however this will
be dependent on market conditions at the time of sale and final amortization schedules
provided by VRA.
The County's obligation to make payments to VRA under the Financing Lease is subject
to annual appropriations by the Board and does not constitute a pledge of the full faith
and credit or taxing power of the County.
The County's debt policies established parameters for issuing debt and managing
outstanding debt. The County does not have any Constitutional or Statutory Debt Limits.
The County does abide by Board of Supervisors-imposed debt limits . The proposed
bond issue in the amount not to exceed $21 ,000,000 will allow the County to stay within
its limits of the County debt policy approved by the Board .
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the first reading of the ordinance and scheduling the
second reading for September 9, 2025 .
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VOTE:
Supervisor North moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and scheduling
the second reading for September 9, 2025 . Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion .
Motion approved .
Yes No Absent
Ms. Hooker t'8J □ □
Mr. North t'8J □ □
Mr. Mahoney t'8J □ □
Ms . Shepherd t'8J □ □
Mr. Radford t'8J □ □
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY , AUGUST 19, 2025
RESOLUTION 081925-8.a-h APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN
CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM F -CONSENT
AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for August 19,
2025, designated as Item F -Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred
in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 8
inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes -July 22, 2025
2. Ordinance 1) accepting funds in the amount of $510,060.48 from the Virginia
Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and appropriating such
funds to the County's grant fund for operation of the CORTRAN program,
and 2) reallocating $21,252.52 from the CORTRAN Budget in the operating
fund to the grant fund for the required match for operation of the CORTRAN
program. (Second Reading)
3. Ordinance 1) accepting funds in the amount of $126,400 from the Virginia
Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and appropriating such
funds to the County's grant fund for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for operation
of the McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle service to the National Park Service 's
McAfee Knob trailhead and 2) reallocating $31,600 from the CORTRAN
Budget in the operating fund to the grant fund for the required match.
(Second Reading)
4 . Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real property containing
approximately 5.0 acres located at O Mount Chestnut Road, Roanoke,
Virginia (Roanoke County Tax Map Number 075.00-02-38.00-0000).
(Second Reading)
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5. Ordinance to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $64 ,979
from the Office of Emergency Medical Serv ices (with a local match of
$64,979 for a total of $129,958) to the Grant Fund, to transition emergency
management dispatch guide cards to an electronic format. (First Reading and
Request for Second Reading)
6. Ordinance to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $161 ,252
from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority along with local matches of
$164 ,100 from the Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds received by Roanoke
County. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading)
7. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $8 ,000 from the
Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Conference and Education Assistance
Grant Program to Roanoke County Fire & Rescue.
8. Request to approve the holiday schedule for calendar year 2026 .
On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to adopt all matters on the consent agenda ;
seconded by Supervisor Shepherd and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote :
AYES:
NAYS:
A COPY TESTE :
Supervisors Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd , Radford
None
ci L. Caywood , P.E.
unty Administrator / Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
CC: Paula Benke, Transit Planner
Laurie Gearheart , Director of Finance and Management Services
Joshua Pegram , Finance
Rachel Lower, Deputy County Attorney
C . Travis Griffith , Chief of Fire and Rescue
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ACTION NO. 081925-8.b
ITEM NO . F.2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ISSUE:
August 19 , 2025
Ordinance 1) accepting funds in the amount of $510 ,060.48
from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public
Transportation (DRPT) and appropriating such funds to the
County 's grant fund for operation of the CORTRAN program,
and 2) reallocating $21,252.52 from the CORTRAN Budget
in the operating fund to the grant fund for the required match
for operation of the CORTRAN program.
Paula Benke
Transit Planner
Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
Accept and appropriate $510 ,060.48 of grant funding from (DRPT), to be used to offset
the monthly cost of the CORTRAN program and reallocate $21,252.52 from the
CORTRAN budget in the operating fund for the required local match .
BACKGROUND:
The CORTRAN program was established in 1985 in order to help County residents
remain in their homes and independent with curb-to-curb transportation from their
homes to destinations within Roanoke County , the City of Roanoke , the City of Salem
and the Town of Vinton . The program is currently structured so that Roanoke County
residents are eligible to use the CORTRAN program if they are either 65 years of age or
better, or if they have a disability .
While Roanoke County funds the program annually , staff started applying for grant
funding through (DRPT) for fiscal year 2022 to offset the County's cost of the program.
Previous awards include :
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Fiscal Year Requested Amount Awarded Amount Local Match
2022 $207,568 $119,008 Urban only $61,334
2023 $613,338 $538,000 Urban and Rural $21,520
2024 $746,626 $465,091 Urban and Rural $19 ,379
2025 $853,187 $647,774 Urban and Rural $26,991
DISCUSSION:
Staff applied for FTA 5310 funding through DRPT on February 1, 2025. The
Commonwealth Transportation Board adopted the Six-Year Improvement Program on
June 24, 2025,which included an award of $531,313 for the CORTRAN program
($510,060.48 with a required local match of $21,252.52).
The FTA Section 5310 grant for rural and urban funding is limited to be reimbursed
monthly starting October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026 .
There have been no changes since the first reading held on July 22, 2025 .
FISCAL IMPACT:
Roanoke County was awarded $127 ,872 in rural capital funding and $382,188.48 in
urban capital funding totaling $510,060.48 for the CORTRAN program , which
represents 80 percent (80%) Federal funding ,16 percent (16%) State funding and
requires a four percent (4%) local match of $21 ,252.52 for a total grant of $531,313 .
The FTA Section 5310 grant funding will be used to offset the monthly cost of the
CORTRAN program. The local match funding is available in the CORTRAN fiscal year
2026 budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance .
VOTE:
Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the ordinance. Supervisor Shepherd seconded
the motion. Motion approved .
Yes No Absent
Ms. Hooker ~ □ □
Mr. North ~ □ □
Mr. Mahoney ~ □ □
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I Ms. Shepherd
Mr. Radford
CC: Paula Benke, Transit Planner
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
Joshua Pegram, Finance
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025
ORDINANCE 081925-8.b 1) ACCEPTING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$510,060.48 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO
THE COUNTY'S GRANT FUND FOR OPERATION OF THE CORTRAN
PROGRAM, AND 2) REALLOCATING $21,252.52 FROM THE CORTRAN
BUDGET IN THE OPERA TING FUND TO THE GRANT FUND FOR THE
REQUIRED MATCH FOR OPERATION OF THE CORTRAN PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke Transportation (CORTRAN) program was
established in 1985 to help County residents remain in their homes and independent with
curb-to-curb transportation from their homes to destinations within Roanoke County , the
City of Roanoke, the City of Salem , and the Town of Vinton; and
WHEREAS, the CORTRAN program is currently structured so that Roanoke
County residents are eligible to use the service if they are either 65 years of age or better,
or if they have a disability; and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County has applied for grant funding through the
Department of Rail and Public Transportation ("DRPT") for fiscal year 2026 to offset the
County's cost of the program; and
WHEREAS, Section 18 .04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be
appropriated by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on July 22, 2025, and the
second reading was held on August 19 , 2025.
NOW THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows :
1. That the sum of $510,060.48 is accepted from DRPT and appropriated to
the Grant Fund for the purpose of operating the CORTRAN program.
2. That the sum of $21 ,252.52 , which funds were previously appropriated to
the CORTRAN budget in the Operating Fund , be reallocated to the Grant
Fund as the required County contribution for receipt of the funds from
DRPT.
3. That this ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to approve the ordinance ; seconded by
Supervisor Shepherd and carried by the following roll call and recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Hooker, North , Mahoney, Shepherd , Radford
NAYS:
A COPY TESTE :
Ric L. Caywood , .E.
ounty Administrator/ Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
CC : Paula Benke , Transit Planner