A plan to put $150 million worth of bonds on the November ballot is expected to see approval with the U.S. Department of Justice, a move that would put Fairfax County one step closer to carrying out a number of public safety and parks projects.
The referendum, approved last month by the Board of Supervisors, would fund renovations and construction at police, fire and court facilities, all of which are slated to begin in the next few years.
The bonds would also pay for park land acquisition, synthetic turf fields and trails throughout the county.
As a standard procedural step, the Department of Justice must clear the bonds before they go on the ballot, said Senior Assistant Fairfax County Attorney Michael Long.
“The process usually takes 61 days,” he said.
Among the projects are major renovations to Reston, McLean and Fair Oaks police stations, each estimated to cost about $18 million. A $12 million replacement of Great Falls Fire Station, a $17 million Fire and Rescue Academy expansion and a $17 million renovation to West Ox Animal Shelter are also included. Parks projects total $25 million.
If approved, the referendum would be considered by Fairfax County voters at the Nov. 7 general election.
