TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
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 |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Michael Hintze |
Transportation Planning Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Micah Ross |
Senior Engineer |
TITLE:
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Accept Funds and Add Overlake Area Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements Project to CIP
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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WSDOT has awarded the City $8,000,000 in Move Ahead Washington (MAWA) funds for the Overlake Area Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements Project. This project will construct a shared use path on 148th Ave from NE 31st St to NE 40th Street, and bike lanes on NE 36th Street from 148th Ave to the 520 Trail (the scope of this project was previously for the construction of a new pedestrian bridge over Hwy 520 along 148th Ave, titled 148th Ave Trail - 520 to NE 24th St). This request is to accept funds from WSDOT and add the project into the City’s Capital Investment Program.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Capital Investment Program (CIP), Transportation Master Plan (TMP)
• Required:
Council approval is required to accept grant funding
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Design and construction of this project supports safe pedestrian and bicycle movement on key north/south and east/west corridors in the Overlake area as identified in the Transportation Master Plan.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Outreach will be included in the project’s design phase.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Anticipated outreach will include website updates, post card mailer, open house, and direct outreach.
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Total: $8,000,000
*$3,000,000 of the total funding is designated for the 2027-2029 biennium, and will require Legislative action prior to authorization.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
No additional dollars are being requested. This is reflective of a change of scope for the project.
Budget Offer Number:
0000384 - Transportation Capital CIP
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Annual operations and maintenance costs after the project is completed.
Funding source(s):
Grant - Move Ahead Washington (MAWA)
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Funding must be obligated during the biennium to maintain funding and project status.
☒ 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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2/17/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
Funds are currently available to be obligated
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
State funding would be returned.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Funding Award Letter
Attachment B: Vicinity Map