Title
Approval of a Resolution Accepting Grant Funds from the Washington State Department of Transportation for the 4th Avenue and Plum Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing accepting grant funds from the Washington State Department of Transportation for the 4th Avenue and Plum Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements Project.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing accepting grant funds from the Washington State Department of Transportation for the 4th Avenue and Plum Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements Project.
Staff Contact:
Randy Wesselman, Project Manager, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8477
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
In June 2022, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) awarded the City a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program grant of $1,269,000 for a project at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Plum Street to address pedestrian and bike safety performance, while looking for opportunities to improve on other modal safety performance. The current total estimated project cost is $1,628,100. The cost estimate may change as staff finalizes the design.
In order to begin design in 2022, 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.
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 4th Avenue and Plum Street.
* Safety for people walking and crossing at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Plum Street.
* During construction ther...
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