Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Access Agreement and Release of Easement with Thurston County Associated with City Property on Carpenter Road
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Access Agreement with Thurston County associated with City property on Carpenter Road.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Access Agreement with Thurston County associated with City property on Carpenter Road.
Staff Contact:
Jim Rioux, Project Manager, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8484
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia (City) owns property located near the intersection of Martin Way and Carpenter Road (see attached Site Map). There is an abandoned firing range on the site that was previously used by the Olympia Police Department. The City closed the firing range due to public health and environmental concerns. Past use of lead bullets left significant lead dust contamination in the building and in soils adjacent to the building.
Public Works plans to construct a maintenance facility at this location for the Waste Resources line of business. This will free up valuable space at the existing Maintenance Facility at 1401 Eastside Street.
Public Works initiated work to prepare the site for future development. That work includes installation of additional security fencing, site grading, and remediation of lead contamination.
Progress
In 2019, the City hired KPFF Consulting Engineers to develop a cost estimate for site development. In 2020, KPFF shared their findings with the Utility Advisory Committee and the Finance Committee. The preliminary cost estimate was in the range of $30,000,000.
The City then extended KPFF's contract to develop site plans and obtain land-use and grading permits. Thurston County approved t...
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