Title
Approval of a Resolution Accepting Federal Grant Funds for the State Avenue Safety 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 State Avenue Safety Improvements Project.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to obligate funds for the State Avenue Safety Improvements Project.
Staff Contact:
Randy Wesselman, Project Manager, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8477
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
In 2020, the City applied for a grant for the construction of the State Avenue Safety Improvements Project. This project makes safety improvements for people walking and biking along State Avenue between Pear Street and Chestnut Street. In December 2020, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) awarded the City a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant of $714,200 for project construction. With design approximately 90% complete, the current total estimated project cost is $1,162,160. The cost estimate may change as staff finalizes the design.
In order to begin construction in 2022, the City needs to approve and execute the federal 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.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Completion of this project will have the following impacts on the community through improved:
* Safety of people biking through the intersection of State Avenue and Plum Street/East Bay Drive.
* Safety for people walking and crossing at the intersection of State Avenue and Plum Street/East Bay Drive.
* Tra...
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