Virginia Code 33.2-1810: Multiple public entities
A. If a private entity submits a proposal pursuant to subsection A of § 33.2-1803 to develop and/or operate a qualifying transportation facility or a multimodal transportation facility that may require approval by more than one public entity, representatives of each of the affected public entities shall, prior to acceptance of such proposal, convene and determine which public entity shall serve as the coordinating responsible public entity. Such determination shall occur within 60 days of the receipt of a proposal by the respective public entities.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 33.2-1810
- development: means to plan, design, develop, finance, lease, acquire, install, construct, or expand. See Virginia Code 33.2-1800
- Multimodal transportation facility: means a transportation facility consisting of multiple modes of transportation. See Virginia Code 33.2-1800
- operation: means to finance, maintain, improve, equip, modify, repair, or operate. See Virginia Code 33.2-1800
- Private entity: means any natural person, corporation, general partnership, limited liability company, limited partnership, joint venture, business trust, public benefit corporation, nonprofit entity, or other business entity. See Virginia Code 33.2-1800
- Public entity: means the Commonwealth and any agency or authority thereof; any county, city, or town; and any other political subdivision of any of the foregoing, but does not include any public service company. See Virginia Code 33.2-1800
- Qualifying transportation facility: means one or more transportation facilities developed and/or operated by a private entity pursuant to this chapter. See Virginia Code 33.2-1800
- Responsible public entity: means a public entity, including local governments and regional authorities, that has the power to develop and/or operate the qualifying transportation facility. See Virginia Code 33.2-1800
- Transportation facility: means any road, bridge, tunnel, overpass, ferry, airport, mass transit facility, vehicle parking facility, port facility, or similar commercial facility used for the transportation of persons or goods, together with any buildings, structures, parking areas, appurtenances, and other property needed to operate such facility; however, "transportation facility" does not include a commercial or retail use or enterprise not essential to the transportation of persons or goods. See Virginia Code 33.2-1800
B. If public entities request proposals from private entities for the development and/or operation of a qualifying transportation facility or a multimodal transportation facility pursuant to subsection B of § 33.2-1803, the determination of which public entity shall serve as the coordinating responsible public entity shall be made prior to any request for proposals.
C. Once a determination has been made in accordance with subsection A or B, the coordinating responsible public entity and the private entity shall proceed in accordance with this chapter.