Spotsylvania County voters will have an important decision to make this November as the Spotsylvania County bond referendum appears on the ballot. If you’ve seen the referendum mentioned but aren’t quite sure what it means, you’re not alone!
We’re breaking down the details to help local families understand what the referendum would fund, how it would work, and what voters should know before heading to the polls. Whether you’re a longtime Spotsylvania resident or a newer member of our community, having the facts can help you make an informed decision on Election Day.
Public Safety, $62 Million
Question as you'll see it on the Ballot:
Shall the County of Spotsylvania, Virginia (the "County") contract a debt and issue its General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds in the maximum amount of Sixty-One Million Nine Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Two Dollars ($61,993,592) to provide funds, together with other available funds, to undertake a program of Capital Improvement Projects for public safety purposes, including without limitation (1) the construction and equipping of (a) a fire training and logistics center, including classrooms, office and storage space and related facilities, (b) a replacement burn building for live fire training exercises, (c) a new fire station in the area of West Catharpin Road and Pamunkey Road, (d) Four Mile Fork Fire Station improvements to provide more accessible shower and locker room facilities for the projected number of station crew that will be staffing the station; and (2) replacements of fire and EMS equipment, including new fire trucks and ambulances?
Details:
Project Item / Estimated Cost
Fire Training and Logistics Center / $8.3 million
Company 4 Restroom Modernization / $0.7 million
Burn Building Replacement / $3.0 million
Shade Grove Fire Station / $8.3 million
Fire and Rescue Equipment Replacements / $3.0 million
Fire and Rescue Apparatus / $27.2 million
EMS Apparatus / $11.5 million
Total: $61.9 million
School Projects: $237.3 million
Question as you'll see it on the Ballot:
Shall the County of Spotsylvania, Virginia (the "County") contract a debt and issue its General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds in the maximum amount of Two Hundred Thirty-Seven Million Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Five Dollars ($237,278,605) to provide funds, together with other available funds, to undertake a program of Capital Improvement Projects for the Spotsylvania County Public Schools, including without limitation (1) the acquisition of real property for future public school sites, construction and equipping of new public schools and additions and renovations to existing public schools; (2) public school capital maintenance purposes, including HVAC and roof replacements, asphalt/sidewalk construction and replacement, and other capital maintenance projects; (3) school transportation purposes including acquisition of new and replacement school buses; (4) school technology purposes including upgrades to and replacements of existing equipment; and (5) acquisition, construction and equipping or rehabilitation of such other capital school assets as may be required to address the actual educational needs of the residents of the County?
Details:
Technology upgrades and replacements / $28.6 million
Capital Maintenance and Additions / $184.5 million
New and Replacement Buses / $24.2 million
Total: $237.3 million
Transportation, $67.6 million
Question as you'll see it on the Ballot:
Shall the County of Spotsylvania, Virginia (the "County") contract a debt and issue its General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds in the maximum amount of Sixty-Seven Million Six Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($67,627,000) to provide funds, together with other available funds, to undertake a program of Capital Improvement Projects for transportation purposes, including without limitation (except as specifically provided below) (1) intersection improvements at Route 208 and Smith Station Road to alleviate traffic and improve safety; (2) extension and improvements to Germanna Point Drive to provide an alternate travel route for traffic; (3) widening of portions of Route 2 and Route 17 to four lanes; (4) widening of a portion of Harrison Road to include a shared-use path and a pedestrian sidewalk; (5) acquisition, design and construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Old Plank Road and Andora Drive; (6) a minimum of $10,018,213 of Bonds to be allocated to the acquisition, design and construction of improvements to the County's rural roads, including intersection improvements and construction of shoulders to rural roads; and (7) funding of the County's share of other pedestrian, bicycle and shared-use paths and "Safe Routes to School" sidewalk projects so that the County may receive matching funds under the Federal aid highway program known as the Transportation Alternatives Program, or any substantially similar or replacement federal or state highway financing program?
Details:
Courthouse Rd / $4.0 million
Germanna Point Dr Extension / $14.0 million
Tidewater Trail widening / $16.6 million
Harrison Road widening / $18.9 million
Roundabout - Old Plank and Andora / $2.5 million
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) / $0.7 million
Rural Road safety improvements / $10.0 million
Total $67.6 million
Environmental and Solid Waste / $33.7 million
Question as you'll see it on the Ballot:
Shall the County of Spotsylvania, Virginia (the "County") contract a debt and issue its General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds in the maximum amount of Thirty-Three Million Six Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three Dollars ($33,657,353) to provide funds, together with other available funds from the County or other sources, if any, to undertake a program of capital improvement projects for environmental and solid waste management, including without limitation (1) mandated closure of Cells 3 through 6 at the Livingston Landfill including final grading, protective cover systems, and environmental controls to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations; (2) construction of Cell II-C at the Livingston Landfill to provide additional mandated permitted waste disposal capacity; (3) excavation, processing and recovery of airspace at Livingston Landfill site to extend landfill service life and mitigate long-term environmental liabilities; and (4) improvements to convenience centers to improve residential access to solid waste and recycling services including enhanced safety features and upgraded site infrastructure?
Details:
Livingston Phase 1 Cells 3-6 Closure / $9.7 million
Livingston Phase II Cell IIC Construction / $8.8 million
Mining Livingston Landfill No. 1 / $6.9 million
Livingston Convenience Site Expansion / $1.8 million
Convenience Center Lighting / $1.7 million
Chancellor Convenience Center Improvements / $4.6 million
Total: $33.7 million
Still have questions about the Spotsylvania County bond referendum? Visit the official FAQ section for additional details and answers to help you better understand the proposal before making your decision at the polls this November. Staying informed is an important part of making your voice heard in our community!
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