Title
Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Olympia School District for Installation of School Speed Limit Zone Flashing Beacons
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with Olympia School District for Installation of School Speed Limit Zone Flashing Beacons.
Report
Issue:
Whether to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Olympia School District for Installation of School Speed Limit Zone Flashing Beacons
Staff Contact:
Randy Wesselman Engineering & Planning Manager, Public Works Transportation, 360.753.8477
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia identified the need for school speed limit zone safety improvements near three southeast Olympia schools. Locations include North Street at the crosswalks at Pifer Road and at the west driveway to Olympia High School and on Carlyon Avenue at the crosswalk at Lybarger Avenue. Many elementary, middle and high school students use these crossings.
The Olympia School District (OSD) received a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant to install school speed limit zone flashing beacons at the three locations referenced above.
The City and OSD have a mutual interest in improving pedestrian safety at these crossings due to their close proximity to three schools. The City will administer the Federal TAP grant, complete the design, and construct the school speed limit zone flashing beacons on behalf of OSD. Therefore, the City and OSD propose to enter into the attached Interlocal Agreement.
The total estimated project cost is $80,500. The City will complete the project before the end of 2017.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The school speed limit zone flashing beacons will improve driver awareness of the crossings, which will improve the safety of school students crossing at these intersections.
Options:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with OSD. The OSD will pay the full cost for these important safety improvements.
2. Do not approve the Interlocal Agreement with OSD. The OSD will need to request another jurisdiction to administer, design and construct these important safety improvements.
Financial Impact:
OSD will pay all costs to install the school speed limit zone flashing beacons. OSD will use $69,632 of TAP Grant funds and up to $15,000 in School District funds to construct this project. The total estimated project cost is $80,500.
Attachments:
Interlocal Agreement