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 |
Don Cairns |
Engineering Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Micah Ross |
Senior Engineer |
TITLE:
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Approval of Consultant Agreement for Engineering Services with David Evans and Associates for the 156th Ave NE Cycle Track Project and Approval to Obtain Property Rights for the Project
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Requesting approval for consultant agreement with David Evans and Associates in the amount of $769,000 for engineering services for design and property rights acquisition. We are also requesting approval to obtain necessary property rights for the project.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
This project is identified in the Transportation Master Plan.
• Required:
RCW 39.80 and City Purchasing Policies and Procedures requires Council authorization for the Mayor to sign the contract.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
This is a high priority non-motorized transportation project given its proximity to the Main Microsoft Campus and the Redmond Technology Light Rail Station which are both large generators and attractors for pedestrian and bicycle trips. This project will be coordinated with similar improvements being constructed by Microsoft as part of the East Campus Refresh Project. In addition, there is Sound Transit light rail access grant funding for construction of this project.
OUTCOMES:
This project will connect into a segment of the 156th Ave NE Corridor that Microsoft will construct from NE 31st Street to NE 36th Street as part of the East Campus Refresh project. When both the City and Microsoft projects are completed there will be a continuous improved cycle track and pedestrian facility north-south on 156th Ave NE between NE 28th Street and NE 40th Street. This project will provide a low-stress bicycle facility that includes physical separation from both vehicles and pedestrians to serve the high volume of bicycle and pedestrian trips planned for this corridor.
The project will also connect into a planned north-south extension to NE 51st Street currently funded for design and a planned extension south of 28th Street. In addition, the project will connect into existing and planned east/west bicycle facilities that include: Turing/28th Street, 31st Street, 36th Street, the Redmond Technology Station Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge, and the 40th Street Shared Use Path.
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:
This consultant agreement is in the amount of $769,000
Total Project Cost: $5,229,108
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000343 - Mobility of People and Goods
Budget Priority:
Capital Investment Program
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Annual operations and maintenance costs after the facilities are completed.
Funding source(s):
Transportation CIP - Design and Construction $4,063,866
Sound Transit System Access Grant - Construction $1,165,242
Budget/Funding Constraints:
The Sound Transit System Access Grant intends for construction to be completed by the opening of the Redmond Technology Center Light Rail Station, expected to be in 2023.
☒ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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11/17/2020 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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3/4/2021 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
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4/13/2021 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s): N/A
Time Constraints:
Design services are expected to take place in 2021 and 2022. Construction estimated to start in 2022 and be completed by June 2023, which is the current planned opening of East Link and the light rail stations in Overlake.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If the project is not approved, it would result in the loss of Sound Transit System Access Grant funds for construction of the project, which could result in project cancellation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Vicinity Map
Attachment B: Project Narrative and Budget Information
Attachment C: Consultant Agreement