TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
425-556-2786 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development |
Micah Ross |
Senior Engineer |
Public Works |
Chris Stenger |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
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Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Redmond Technology Station Operations and Maintenance Agreement
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The Operations and Maintenance Agreement documents the roles and responsibilities required for future operation and maintenance between Redmond and Sound Transit at the Redmond Technology Station site.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Transportation Master Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Sound Transit and Redmond have overlapping infrastructure on the Redmond Technology Station site. This agreement is critical and necessary to allocate maintenance and operations responsibility as assets are opened to the public.
OUTCOMES:
Redmond and Sound Transit will agree upon operation and maintenance responsibilities for the Redmond Technology Station site. Elements covered under this agreement include the City-owned Direct Access Ramp to the Redmond Technology Station Bridge and NE 40th Street Stormwater Quality Facility.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
2023 - Present
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Staff from Planning and Public Works have reviewed the draft agreement and worked with Sound Transit on creating the final document.
• Feedback Summary:
All parties have agreed on the content of the O&M Agreement
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Staff working on this agreement are funded through the adopted budget.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000014 Transportation CIP, 000002 Ground & Surface Water Management
Budget Priority:
Vibrant & Connected, Healthy & Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
None
Funding source(s):
General Fund-Transportation Maintenance, Utility Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
2/6/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
The Operations and Maintenance Agreement must be approved prior to the start of light rail service and opening of the Direct Access Ramp between the station platform and the Redmond Technology Station Bridge.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Some portions of the new infrastructure at the Redmond Technology Station may not be opened to the public when 2 Line service begins.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Draft Operations and Maintenance Agreement
Attachment B: Exhibit A to Operations and Maintenance Agreement