Title
Approval of Resolution Approving and Authorizing Signature of all Documents Necessary to Receive Federal Grant Funds for the Pacific Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Improvement 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 Pacific Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve and authorize signature of all documents necessary to obligate funds for the Pacific Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project
Staff Contact:
Ladd F. Cluff, PLS, City Surveyor, 360.753.8389
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Pacific Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project is at 100% design. We now must submit the plans and specifications to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to obligate funding for the construction phase. The total estimated project cost is $435,000. The federal grant funds total $327,405.
Olympia 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):
The installation of pedestrian crossing improvements at Pacific Avenue/Devoe Street and Pacific Avenue/Lansdale Street will increase driver awareness. The result is increased safety of people crossing at these locations.
Options:
1. Approve the proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to obligate funds for the Pacific Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project. The project will proceed as planned.
2. Direct staff to make modifications to the proposed resolution. The project will be delayed, but will be able to proceed as planned.
3. Do not approve the proposed resolution autho...
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