In compliance with the Code of Virginia of 1950, and amendments thereto, the Wythe County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing to consider an Ordinance entitled, “Tax Exemptions for Certain Elderly and Disabled Persons Ordinance of Wythe County, Virginia.”
The Board of Supervisors shall hear comments from citizens concerning the proposed Ordinance on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 6:05 p.m. in the Board Room of the Wythe County Office Building, 340 South Sixth Street, Wytheville, Virginia.
A copy of the proposed Ordinance may be found this LINK for review.
The County of Wythe, Virginia is soliciting proposals from interested and qualified firms or entities to provide formal codification of its ordinances. This is a long-term partnership, and the winning proposal should reflect the ability of the proposer to meet the county’s codification needs for the long term.
Sealed proposals are due in the County Administrator’s Office no later than 2:00 p.m. local time Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Firms or entities submitting proposals must meet the minimum qualifications and criteria as described in scope of work.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL SCOPE OF WORK
The Wythe County 2021 Real Estate & Personal Property delinquent taxes are as published under the authority of Section 58-1.3924 of the Code of Virginia as amended. The "Total Due" is valid through 9/13/2022 and does not include prior year unpaid tax, if applicable.
Wythe County Board of Supervisors (Owner) is requesting bids for the construction of Wythe County Max Meadows Collection System Improvements Project (Thrasher Project #020-10144). Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Wythe County Board of Supervisors located at 340 S. 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382 until Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. local prevailing time. At that time, the bids received will be "publicly" opened and read.
The Project includes the following work:
1 LS - Mobilization/Demobilization (Maximum 5% of total bid), 1 LS - Pre-Construction Video of Project Area, 1 LS - Erosion & Sediment Control, 120 EA - Remove Existing Frame and Cover and Install New Watertight Frame and Cover (Repair Label A), 28 EA - Apply Epoxy Coat to Interior of Manhole (Repair Label B), 12 EA - Remove Existing Manhole and Install New 48” Diameter Manhole with Watertight Frame and Cover (Repair Label C), 2 EA - Remove Existing Manhole and Install New 48” Diameter Manhole with Vented Frame and Cover (Repair Label D), 25 EA - 6-inch Grade Ring (Repair Label E), 10 EA - 3-inch Grade Ring (Repair Label F), 20 EA - Repair Existing Vent Pipe (Repair Label G), 150 EA - Manhole Frame Anchor Kit Complete (Repair Label H), 25 EA - Install New Clean Out Cap, 1 EA - Replace Existing Clean Out with New Clean Out Assembly, 25 EA - Install Cast Iron Clean Out Cover, 1 LS - Max Meadows Lift Station Wet Well Rehabilitation, 1 LS - Hagers Spring Road Lift Station Wet Well Rehabilitation, 1 LS - Blue Sky Lift Station Wet Well Rehabilitation, 1 LS - Chapman Road Lift Station Wet Well Rehabilitation, 1 LS - Reclamation of Disturbed Area (Seeding and Mulching), 20 VF - 48” Diameter Manhole Riser, 50 TN - Gravel Driveway Repair, 64 CF - Concrete Pavement Repair 64 CF - Asphalt Pavement Repair, 32 EA - Manhole Protection (complete)
Bids are requested for the following Contract: Wythe County Max Meadows Collection System Improvements Project.
The Work will be substantially completed within 180 calendar days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run, and completed and ready for final payment within 225 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run. Liquidated damages shall be $1,000.00 per day.
Bidding Documents and more detailed information is available by CLICKING HERE.
A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held at 10:30 a.m. local prevailing time October 4, 2022, at the Wythe County Board of Supervisors, 340 S. 6th Street, Wytheville, VA. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference.
Bids received after the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids, will be returned unopened to the bidders.
Wythe County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Wythe County encourages MBE/WBE type firms to submit proposals.
COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
AND INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
September 9, 2022
County of Wythe, Virginia
340 S. Sixth Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 223-4500
This Notice shall satisfy the above-cited two separate but related procedural notification requirements.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about October 15, 2022 the County of Wythe will submit a request to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the Lots Gap Water Tank Development Project, for the purpose of construction of a 2 million gallon water tank to increase the supply of water for Wythe County, Wytheville, and Carroll County.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The County of Wythe has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Wythe County Administration Offices at 340 S. Sixth St., Wytheville, VA 24382 and may be examined or copied weekdays (8) A.M. to (5) P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the County Administrator. All comments received by September 27, 2022 will be considered by the County of Wythe prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Commentors should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The County of Wythe certifies to DHCD that Stephen Bear in his capacity as County Administrator consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. DHCD’S approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the County of Wythe to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
DHCD will consider objections to its release of funds and the County of Wythe’s certification received by October 31, 2022 or a period of fifteen days from its receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer or other officer of the County of Wythe approved by DHCD; (b) the (RE) has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by DHCD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to DHCD at:
Director
Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development
Attn: Program Administration and Assistance Office
Main Street Centre
600 E. Main St., Suite 300
Richmond, Virginia 23219‑2430
(804) 371-7061 [TTP 371-7089 / FAX 371-7093]
Potential objectors should contact DHCD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Stephen Bear, County Administrator
Wythe County Board of Supervisors