Title
Approval of Interlocal Agreement with South Puget Sound Community College for Pedestrian Crossing Improvements
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) for Pedestrian Crossing Improvements.
Report
Issue:
Whether to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with SPSCC for Pedestrian Crossing Improvements.
Staff Contact:
Mark Russell, Director of Transportation, Public Works, 360.753.8762
Presenter(s):
None.
Background and Analysis:
The City identified the need to improve the pedestrian crossing at the main entrance of SPSCC. The entrance, located on Mottman Road, is heavily used by college students and staff. Over the years, the City has received requests for safety improvements at this crossing. Therefore, this location was added to the City's Pedestrian Crossing Program project list. Recently, college leadership requested the crosswalk safety upgrades be made more quickly. However, City funding is not yet available. In order to upgrade the crossing sooner, SPSCC and City staff propose to work together to make these improvements.
The project includes installing rapid flashing beacons, which will be activated by pedestrians. The City and SPSCC propose to enter into an Interlocal Agreement that outlines SPSCC's commitment to pay for the rapid flashing beacons and miscellaneous materials required for the project. City staff, in turn, will install the beacons and a new curb access ramp. The attached Interlocal Agreement outlines the proposed agreement in more detail and includes a drawing and list of materials.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The crosswalk upgrades will provide safer and more pedestrian-friendly access for the students, faculty, and visitors to SPSCC.
Options:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with SPSCC for Pedestrian Crossing Improvements. These improvements will provide more safety and visibility for pedestrians using the crosswalk to SPSCC.
2. Do not approve the Interlocal Agreement with SPSCC for Pedestrian Crossing Improvements. Rapid flashing beacons to improve pedestrian safety and visibility will not be installed at this location until additional City funding is available.
Financial Impact:
SPSCC will pay for the materials necessary to install the rapid flashing beacons in an amount not to exceed $9,462. The cost of labor to install the beacons will come from Transportation's Signs and Markings operating budget.