TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
425-556-2786 |
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Finance |
Kelley Cochran |
425-556-2748 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Finance |
David Amble |
Real Property Manager |
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Public Works |
Aaron Noble |
Senior Engineer |
TITLE:
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Approval of Lease with WSDOT for Trail Segment Connecting SR 202 and the Redmond Central Connector
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
As part of the general construction work near the Marymoor Village Light Rail Station, Sound Transit constructed a segment of trail connecting State Route (SR) 202 to the Redmond Central Connector (RCC) Trail west of the Marymoor Village Station and adjacent to State Route 520. The City is requesting Council’s approval to enter into a 20-year lease agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to operate and maintain the trail.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
This trail was constructed as part of the greater Sound Transit phase III program of bringing light rail to Redmond.
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The trail connecting SR 202 to the RCC provides non-motorized traffic a safe connectivity option to the Marymoor Village Station area. It also closes a gap within the City’s trail network.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Maintenance costs have been planned for in the current budget within the scope of RCCIII maintenance.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
344
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Parks Maintenance
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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11/18/2025 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Delay in approval impacts the legal support for operating and maintaining the trail on WSDOT property.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Draft Lease Agreement
Exhibit A: Depiction of Trail Lease
Exhibit B: Access Breaks
Exhibit C: Standard Title VI / Nondiscrimination Assurances from USDOT Order No. 1050.2A
Exhibit D: Development Agreement for the DRLE Project of 2019 COR and Sound Transit
Exhibit E: As-Built - Redmond 520 Trail Connection Cross Section