TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Carrie Hite |
425-556-2326 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Jeff Aken |
Park Planning Manager |
TITLE:
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Redmond Central Connector Phase III Project Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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A brief overview on the 1.6-mile Redmond Central Connector Phase III (RCC III) project and update on the latest funding and timeline.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
PARCC Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Redmond Comprehensive Plan.
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Update on secured funding and most current information on the timing of the project. Pending budget impacts still in progress, we anticipate returning to City Council for approval of a design consultant agreement in late fall 2021 or early winter 2022.
OUTCOMES:
The Redmond Central Connector is a key regional link from Redmond to Issaquah and Kirkland. It provides transportation choices, recreation opportunities and connects businesses. It is part of the larger Eastrail, a 42-mile corridor between Snohomish County and Renton. Phase III is Redmond’s final phase and will connect the RCC with Woodinville and Kirkland at NE 124th.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Begin construction in 2023/24 following PSE Sammamish-Juanita Transmission Project.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Outreach was done for the RCC Master plan and additional outreach will be done as the RCC III design phase starts, contingent on funding, in 2022.
• Feedback Summary:
2015 PARCC plan outreach noted the top priority was better connecting the existing trail system and building more miles of new trails. This project would achieve both of these outcomes.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$8.6M in 2025 dollars.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
The Redmond Central Connector Phase III is not currently funding in the CIP but is being recommended for using the General Fund Beginning Fund Balance in the amount of $2.8 million.
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
N/A
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
$2.8 million in funding is being recommended as part of the first budget adjustment of the 2021-2022 biennium using beginning fund balances as discussed at the June 22, 2021 Committee of the Whole-Finance, Administration, and Communication meeting.
Funding source(s):
State Legislative Request: $700,000
PSRC Grant: $2.13 Million
Federal Request (Pending) $3 Million
General Fund Beginning Fund Balance Request $2.8 Million
TOTAL: $8.6 Million
Budget/Funding Constraints:
State legislative request and PSRC funding need to be committed by 2024.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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5/28/2020 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: RCC III Summary March 2021
Attachment B: RCC III Map