A. 1. There is hereby appropriated $1,500,000 the first year from the general fund to construct visitor amenities for the African Memorial Landing at Fort Monroe. The Department of General Services shall act as the fiscal agent for the funds allocated to this capital project. The Fort Monroe Authority is authorized to use a portion of the funding to secure the services of a project manager for overseeing and coordinating the on-site efforts involving the various repairs and renovation activities at Fort Monroe. The project manager shall work in consultation and coordination with the Department of General Services.

2. There is hereby appropriated $1,500,000 the first year from the general fund for development of the Landscape Action Plan to serve as a management framework for the public spaces at Fort Monroe.  The plan shall include, but not be limited to: (i) identification of revenue generation activities from visitation while planning for parking, circulation, amenities, and site furnishings; (ii) management plans for sea level rise, resiliency, and ecological and environmental management; and (iii) vision and direction for the long-term success of Fort Monroe.

3. The provisions of §§ 2-0 and 4-4.01 of this act and the provisions of § 2.2-1132, Code of Virginia, shall not apply to activity executed under this project."