TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Vangie Garcia
Transportation Planning and Engineering Manager
Planning and Community Development
Micah Ross
Senior Engineer
TITLE:
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Acceptance of the FHWA Grant Funds for the 70th Street Improvements (Redmond Way to 180th) Project
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City of Redmond has been awarded grant funding for this project in the amount of $2,700,000 from Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). This grant is for the construction phase of 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:
Redmond Comprehensive Plan, Transportation Master Plan
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
Grant funding for the project construction phase must be obligated by June 2024
OUTCOMES:
Grant funds will contribute to the construction of this project which supports multimodal movement of people and goods. The extension of NE 70th Street from Redmond Way to 180th Street creates an alternative connection for drivers in addition to the busy Redmond Way and Eastlake Sammamish Parkway intersection as well as creating a more direct path for people walking and riding bicycles.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
A community outreach plan will be developed and implemented during the design phase of the project.
* Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
* Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Total Project Cost: $5,239,136
FHWA Grant for Construction Phase: $2,700,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000343
Budget Priority:
Capital Investment Program
Other budget impact...
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