Title
2018 Construction Projects Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive an update on 2018 construction projects.
Report
Issue:
Receive an update on 2018 construction projects. Briefing only; No action requested.
Staff Contact:
Fran Eide, P.E., City Engineer, Public Works Engineering, 360.753-8422
Kip Summers, P.E., Senior Project Engineer, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.570.5834
Presenter(s):
Fran Eide, P.E., City Engineer, Public Works Engineering
Kip Summers, P.E., Senior Project Engineer, Parks, Arts and Recreation
Background and Analysis:
This year, Council committed approximately $30 million in funding to maintain and improve the City's infrastructure and City-owned Parks and buildings. Work has begun on many of the 30 projects expected to be in progress this year. Staff will present the highlights of this year's construction season.
City staff will use a variety of tools to communicate with the public on the schedule and impact of the construction projects. These include an interactive Construction Map on the City's website and an OlyProjects Twitter account, in addition to print materials and face-to-face meetings.
2018 projects include:
Downtown Focus
* Completing interim improvements at the Isthmus Park
* Installing the bike corridor permanent improvements
* Installing a trash compactor adjacent to the Community Care Center
City Buildings
* Improving the fire alarm system at the Justice Center
* Replacing the roof at the Main Fire Station and at the Family Support Center
Parks
* Installing a playground at the Margaret McKenny Park
* Repairing the pavement in the alley at The Olympia Center
* Replacing 400 feet of failing bulkhead at Percival Landing along 4th Avenue and Water Street
* Replacement of Shelter #2 at Priest Point Park
Transportation
* Constructing a sidewalk on State and Phoenix Avenues
* Constructing a neighborhood pathway on Ensign Road
* Inst...
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