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 |
Vangie Garcia |
Transportation Planning and Engineering Manager |
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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:
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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 impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Annual operations and maintenance costs after facilities are completed.
Funding source(s):
Transportation CIP - Design and Construction $2,539,136
FHWA Grant - Construction $2,700,000
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Construction funds must be obligated by June 2024.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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8/9/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
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:
Design services are expected to take place in 2022 - 2024. Construction is estimated to start in 2024 and be completed by 2025.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Without the contribution of grant funding the project could result in cancellation due to insufficient capital funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Project Vicinity Map
Attachment B: PSRC Grand Funding Award Letter