Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Intercity Transit for a Traffic Signal on Martin Way and Pattison Street
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Intercity Transit for construction and cost sharing of a new traffic signal at Martin Way and Pattison Street and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Intercity Transit for a traffic signal.
Staff Contact:
Mark Russell, P.E., Deputy Director, Public Works Department, 360.753.8762
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Intercity Transit is pursuing public improvements along the Martin Way and Pattison Street frontages as part of their transit facility expansion. City staff have also identified the need for additional pedestrian crossing safety improvements in this area. In December 2015, the City and Intercity Transit entered into a Development Agreement that addresses the construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Martin Way and Pattison Street. The Development Agreement identified the opportunity to partner and cost share on the design and construction of the traffic signal due to the mutual benefits to both the City and Intercity Transit.
Construction of the frontage improvements and traffic signal is currently underway by Intercity Transit. In the attached Interlocal Agreement, the City agrees to a cost share of up to 50 percent of the costs related to the traffic signal and associated pedestrian crossing improvements. The maximum participation value of the City may not exceed $400,000. Both Intercity Transit and City staff will review and approve the final cost of the completed improvements before payment by the City.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
City staff have received several requests from citizens for pedestrian crossing improvements near the Martin Way and Pattison Street intersection. Installation of a traffic signal will improve pedestrian crossing safety in this area.
Options:
1. Approve the resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Intercity Transit for construction and cost sharing of a new traffic signal at Martin Way and Pattison Street and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Interlocal Agreement. The City will support our transit partners in making important safety improvements along Martin Way.
2. Modify the resolution and terms of the Interlocal Agreement with edits desired by the Council. The Interlocal Agreement will need to go back to the Intercity Transit Authority for approval since they have already signed the Agreement.
3. Do not approve the resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Intercity Transit for a traffic signal. The City will not support our transit partners in the cost of the needed intersection safety improvements.
Financial Impact:
The maximum cost share paid by the City will be $400,000. Funds for this project are available in Transportation’s Capital Improvement Program.
Attachments:
Resolution
Interlocal Agreement