TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Micah Ross |
Senior Engineer |
|
Planning and Community Development |
Vangie Garcia |
Engineering Manager |
|
Planning and Community Development |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
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Acceptance of the Sound Transit System Access Grant for 156th Ave Cycle Track Project
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City has been awarded $1,160,000 through Sound Transit’s System Access Fund competition for the construction phase of the 156th Ave Cycle Track project, which is adjacent to the Redmond Technology Light Rail Station. Bids for construction of the project were opened on May 25, 2023, and award is on the consent agenda for June 20, 2023.
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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:
Council approval is required for grant acceptance.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Grant funds will contribute to the construction of this project, which supports pedestrian and bicycle mobility in the vicinity of the new Redmond Technology Light Rail Station.
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:
Grant Funding: $1,160,000
Total Project Cost: $7,659,059
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000034
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Sound Transit System Access Grant
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☒ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
|
6/6/23 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Approve |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
|
|
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Without the contribution of grant funding the project would require additional local funds to construct.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Grant Funding Agreement
Attachment B: CIP Project Information Sheet