Title
Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Olympia Regarding Port Stormwater Pipes Transition
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the interlocal agreement with the Port of Olympia regarding the Port stormwater pipes transition and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement
Report
Issue:
Whether to enter into an agreement with the Port of Olympia for a mutually beneficial stormwater construction project consisting of transfer of City-owned stormwater pipes located on Port property, and the release of the City’s associated easement interest to the Port.
Staff Contact:
Andy Haub, Water Resources Director, Public Works Department, 360.753.8475
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar item.
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia owns and maintains a stormwater pipe that runs from a northern portion of downtown (near the Farmers Market) north through the Port of Olympia peninsula to Budd Inlet. The pipe carries stormwater from City of Olympia streets and developments as well as the Port property.
The City and Port seek to re-route the City’s stormwater flows from the pipe by modifying existing stormwater pipes near the Farmer’s Market. In turn, the Port would take ownership and maintenance responsibility for the existing pipe through its property.
The total estimated cost for constructing the project is $1.2 million. The City and Port plan to split the cost of the project.
The interlocal agreement defines the relationship between the City and Port to construct the project and transfer ownership of the existing pipe. The work is planned to be completed in the second half of 2016.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
No known community concerns
Options:
Option 1: Approve the interlocal agreement and move forward with its implementation. Construct the proposed stormwater project and transfer ownership of City-owned pipes to the Port of Olympia and release the City’s associated easement interest.
Option 2: Modify the interlocal to better incorporate Olympia’s interests. Potentially delay construction until 2017 or beyond. The Port is interested in completing the project as soon as feasible.
Option 3: Decline to approve the interlocal agreement. Investigate alternative means to meet City’s and Port’s objectives.
Financial Impact:
As specified in the interlocal agreement, the City and the Port will share equally the project costs based on a preliminary engineer’s cost estimate. The City cost is approximately $600,000. City Council appropriated these funds in the 2014 - 2019 Capital Facility Plan. The Storm and Surface Water Utility will provide the necessary funds. Funding is currently available without affecting the scheduling of other storm and surface water projects.
Attachments:
Interlocal Agreement