Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the City of Tumwater for the Design and Construction of the Mottman Road Pedestrian and Street Improvements Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tumwater for the design and construction of the Mottman Road Pedestrian and Street Improvements project.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tumwater for the design and construction of the Mottman Road Pedestrian and Street Improvements project.
Staff Contact:
Brian Philumalee, Senior Engineer, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8297
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia, in cooperation with the City of Tumwater, applied for a grant through Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to improve the interconnectivity of pedestrian, bicycle, and street facilities on Mottman Road. The project will provide continuity for pedestrians and cyclists where it currently does not exist within the project limits that extend into both the City of Olympia and City of Tumwater. See attached Project Overview and Vicinity Map for additional details about the project.
In May 2023, WSDOT awarded the Cities a $7,608,000 grant through the Connecting Washington (CWA) grant program. The grant funding will be divided proportionately with the City of Tumwater. The Interlocal Agreement authorizes the City of Olympia to be the lead agency to administer and manage the grant funding to design and construct the project.
Climate Analysis:
In the Thurston Region, transportation-related emissions are the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing our dependence on fossil fuels in transportation is essential to lessening our impact on the climate. A reduction can be obtained by replacing gas-powered vehicle trips with trips made by walking, biking, and transit. The Mottman Road Project will make it safer and more inviting to make trips by walking or biking. For these reasons, this project supports strategy T2 (Increase the efficiency of the transportation system) and T5 (Increase the use of active forms of travel, such as walking and biking.)
Equity Analysis:
Our current street system is oriented around the car. This project will help make our transportation system fairer by changing Mottman road to better serve people who can’t, or who choose not to, drive. Further, this project will make it easier to walk, bike, and ride the bus for those members of the community that cannot afford a vehicle. Making it easier to get around without a car is a significant step towards achieving greater equity in our community.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Completion of this project will have the following impacts on the community:
• Provide increased safety of pedestrians and cyclists along Mottman Road from the South Puget Sound Community College to RW Johnson Boulevard.
• Provide wider travel lanes and guardrails over Percival Creek.
Financial Impact:
The Mottman Road Pedestrian and Street Improvements project is funded as follows:
State Connecting Washington (CWA) Grant-Olympia (75%): $5,706,000
State Connecting Washington (CWA) Grant-Tumwater (25%): $1,902,000
Local Cities Matching Funds: $3,739,065
Total Project Cost: $11,347,065
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tumwater for the design and construction of the Mottman Road Pedestrian and Street Improvements project. The project will proceed as planned.
2. Direct staff to make modifications to the proposed Resolution and/or Interlocal Agreement. The project will proceed as planned.
3. Do not approve the proposed Resolution. The City will not proceed with the project and will notify Tumwater.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement
Project Overview
Vicinity Map