Title
Briefing on 2016 Construction
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the 2016 construction briefing. Briefing only. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive the 2016 construction briefing.
Staff Contact:
Fran Eide, P.E., City Engineer, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8422
Presenter(s):
Fran Eide, P.E., City Engineer, Public Works Engineering
Background and Analysis:
This year Council committed approximately $15 million in funding to maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure and City-owned buildings. Work has begun on the 28 projects expected to be in progress this year. Staff will present the highlights of this year’s construction season.
City staff will use a variety of tools to communicate with the public on the schedule and impact of the construction projects, including an interactive Construction Map on the City’s website, the OlyProjects Twitter account, informational videos, print materials, and face-to-face meetings.
2016 projects include:
Downtown Focus
• Installing lighting in alleys
• Building a bike corridor pilot project
• Repairing and repainting the 4th Avenue bridge railing
• Installing a trash compactor behind the Capitol Theater
City Buildings
• Improving HVAC systems at the Justice Center
• Replacing the roof and repairing the HVAC system at the Maintenance Center
Transportation
• Constructing a sidewalk on 22nd Avenue between Boulevard Road and Cain Road
• Constructing a new neighborhood pathway at Fairview Avenue
• Installing new flashing beacons on Pacific Avenue at Devoe Street and at Lansdale Road
• Replacing damaged sidewalk on Quince Street near Reeves Middle School
• Applying chip seal to Lilly Road, Pacific Avenue, Phoenix Street, Puget Street and 8th Avenue
• Restriping streets throughout the City
Utilities
• Replacing aging watermains
• Constructing a new water reservoir
• Replacing an aging water pump station on Fones Road
• Installing new pipes to separate City of Olympia’s stormwater from the Port of Olympia’s stormwater system
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
A similar briefing is scheduled with the Coalition of Neighborhood Associations on Monday, April 11, 2016.
Options:
Not applicable.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Attachment(s):
Hyperlink - Construction Map
Hyperlink - OlyProjects Twitter