TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2336
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Cameron Zapata
Senior Parks Planner
Public Works
Mike Haley
Senior Project Manager
Planning and Community Development
Micah Ross
Senior Engineer
Planning and Community Development
Michael Hintze
Planning Manager
TITLE:
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Acceptance of Grant Funding for Redmond Central Connector (RCC) Phase III Construction
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City has been awarded grant funding from the following three sources: Local Community Projects grant for $699,370 from the Department of Commerce, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant of $2,130,000 via PSRC, and $1,100,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending from State Congresswoman Suzan DelBene. Council is asked to accept all of the awarded funding to complete the final construction phase of the Redmond Central Connector Phase III (RCC Phase III) and authorize the Mayor to sign the Local Agency Agreement (LAA) with WSDOT for disbursement of federal grants.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Park, Arts, Recreation, Culture, and Conservation (PARCC) Plan and Transportation Master Plan
* Required:
RCW 35A.11.040 requires Council approval to accept grant funds
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The grant funding will be utilized to support the construction, particularly the paving of RCC Phase III. Upon completion, the trail will serve as a paved, illuminated regional pathway with enhanced intersection safety, linking an employment hub with Downtown Redmond and the Totem Lake Transit Center.
The Redmond Central Connector serves as a crucial regional link from ...
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