Title
Approval of a Resolution Accepting State Grant Funds for 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 the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to obligate funds for the Mottman Road Pedestrian and Street Improvements project.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to obligate funds for 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:
In 2015, the City of Olympia and City of Tumwater applied for a grant for the design, right-of-way and construction of the Mottman Road Pedestrian and Street Improvements project. This project makes safety improvements for people walking and biking along Mottman Road. In May 2023, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) awarded the Cities of Olympia and Tumwater Connecting Washington (CWA) funds in the amount of $7,608,000 for project design, necessary right-of way, and construction. With 75% of the right-of-way being in Olympia and 25% of the right-of-way being in Tumwater, the grant monies are split 75%/25% respectively.
In order to begin design in 2024, the City needs to approve and execute the State grant documents to obligate the funds. Olympia's Municipal Code Section 3.16.020(C) states that any contract, agreement or other document with a cost over $300,000 shall be presented to the City Council for approval prior to execution by the City Manager.
City Council will take a separate action with regards to an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and City of Tumwater to complete the design and construction of the Mottman Road Pedestrian and Street Improvements project.
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