Quick Look at Albemarle Board of Supervisors meeting – 16 July 2025

When I make time, I try to skim through the Albemarle County BoS agenda to see things that might affect Crozet/Crozetians. The Board covers a lot of ground on matters that affect us all.

A few things jump out

• AC44 – Draft Implementation Chapter. – AC44 Comp Plan process slowly moves forward.
• The BoS Legislative Agenda
  • Virginia Code Amendments
    • Expanded authority to use photo speed monitoring devices
    • County taxing authority for school division capital projects
  • Expand offenses subject to property forfeiture to community threats – what does this mean?
  • Oh.
    • Proposed: Amend Virginia Code § 19.2-386.15 to subject property used in terrorism hoax incidents, bomb threats, or malicious activations of fire alarms to forfeiture.
      
  • Budget Amendments
    • State funding for Rivanna Futures project
    • State funding for Biscuit Run Park– Monacan Indian Nation Tribute Park Connector Greenway
      ADA Trail project
      
  • Legislative/Agency Study
    • Study tools to mitigate rent increases caused by multifamily residential redevelopment
• VDOT’s Quarterly Report
  • We all know the roundabout is coming. I had to read to the end to find the VDOT PDF. There is a lot in the PDF that affects us all – read the whole thing. (or at least skim)
• Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) Quarterly Report.
• Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) Quarterly Report.
• Board to Board, July 2025, A Monthly Report from the Albemarle County School Board to the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors.

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A Quick Look at Some Significant Crozet Infrastructure Improvements that are starting soon, finishing soon, or underway

– Crozet Square – Project construction is underway, and the project is expected to be complete by early 2026. Facilities Planning & Construction will provide further updates in their upcoming quarterly report. (NIFI)

– I-64/Exit 107 Crozet Park and Ride Lot: This project will construct a park and ride lot at the corner of Patterson Mill Lane and US 250 just south of the I-64 interchange. Staff is coordinating with Crozet Connect and services to finalize the provision of services for this lot.

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Crozet Wastewater Pump Stations Rehabilitation

• Scope: Replace pumps, valves, and electrical gear in four pump stations constructed in the 1980’s which convey wastewater from Crozet to the Moores Creek Treatment Plant.

• Completion: July 2025 – September 2027

• Cost: $12.3 million: 100% ACSA

– Crozet Water Treatment Plant GAC Expansion

• Scope: Provide additional building space and equipment to increase the water treatment capacity of the granular activated carbon filter system from 1 to 3 million gallons per day.

• Completion: January 2026 – December 2027

• Budget: $10 million: 100% ACSA with VDH grant

– Beaver Creek Dam, Pump Station and Piping Improvements

• Scope: Replace the spillway which protects the reservoir dam along with the water pump station and piping which convey untreated water to the Crozet Water Treatment Plant.

• Completion: May 2026 – January 2030

• Cost: $62 million: 100% ACSA with partial federal NRCS grant

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Crozet’s Water Main Replacement Nears Completion

Every dollar invested in ACSA’s infrastructure supports clean dependable water for our communities—and Crozet is seeing the results!

The Phase 4 Water Main Replacement Project is progressing toward completion, replacing outdated mains with modern materials that improve flow, reduce risk of breaks and help prevent water loss. This effort is a key part of ACSA’s commitment to maintaining and modernizing our water system.

This phase builds on previous work completed in Crozet and prepares us for the fifth and final phase tocome. Pavement restoration along Crozet Avenue is expected this spring,wrapping up a project that strengthens the community’s water reliability and safety. These infrastructure upgrades are guided by long-term capital planing. It’s all part of ensuring that safe, clean, and reliable water service continues to reach every household, every day.