Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Complete Streets Grant Agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB)
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing the Complete Streets Grant Agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB).
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Complete Streets Grant Agreement with the TIB.
Staff Contact:
Mark Russell, P.E., Deputy Director, Public Works Department, 360.753.8762
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The City received a Complete Streets Award from the TIB for our efforts to build a transportation network for all users; pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and vehicles. This award includes $500,000 in funding for pedestrian and bicycle related improvements.
These grant funds will help construct the following projects:
1. Henderson Boulevard and Eskridge Boulevard Compact Roundabout
2. Adams Street and 5th Avenue Enhanced Pedestrian Crossings (curb bulb-outs)
3. Olympia Avenue and East Bay Drive Pedestrian Crossing
All of these projects improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. They also help make these modes of travel more inviting to a broader range of people.
In order to receive the grant funds, the City needs to execute the attached TIB Grant Agreement.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Neighborhoods and several community members have requested pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements at these project locations.
Options:
1. Approve the resolution authorizing the Complete Streets Grant Agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB). The projects will proceed as planned.
2. Do not approve a resolution authorizing the Complete Streets Grant Agreement. The City will need to find other grants or funding sources to complete these projects.
Financial Impact:
The Henderson Boulevard and Eskridge Boulevard compact roundabout cost is approximately $1,060,000. TIB grant funds of $200,000 and Transportation Impact Fees will pay for this project.
The cost estimate for both of the pedestrian crossing projects is approximately $570,000. TIB grant funds of $300,000 and Transportation Capital Improvement Program funds will pay for these projects.
Attachments:
Resolution
Grant Agreement