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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 02/03/1993 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 3, 1993 PRESENT: JIM WHITE TONY McCARTHY PAUL MANN MR & MRS RUST TOM BRUBAKER JOHN KEIFER GARY GILL JOHN STREICH TIM LA PORTE ABSENT: JIM BENNETT Vehicle Auction Gill stated that the auction results are an information item and that Tim Heydon felt the prices obtained at the auction were very good, considering the condition of the vehicles. Committee concurred. Kent Springs Transmission Main - Distribution Main (114th & 274th) Gill explained that in mid-1980's we had problems with the old Kent Springs transmission main and the section between 114th and 108th was totally abandoned in conjunction with an improvement project where we reconstructed the transmission main from 274th to the Guiberson St. Reservoir. In order to continue feeding this system, Public Works constructed a 10" line along 114th Ave. and along S.E. 274th St. and that connected back into the transmission main. It was acknowledged at that time, that in the future when we were able to reconstruct that portion of the transmission main between 132nd Ave S.E. at SR 156, and 108th Ave S.E. at S.E. 274th St. , we would be able to use this loll line as a distribution line to serve the customers in this particular area. Until such time, it would be a transmission line only. Gill further stated that the construction of the Kent Springs Transmission Main Phase II project is now complete, with the cost totally paid for by the City as part of the Water Utility. This enables the City now to use the 10" line as part of its distribution system. Gill explained that the proposal here is now to impose a charge in lieu of assessment on the abutting properties that would eventually connect to the water main. The proposed charges are based on the actual construction costs that the City incurred. Gill stated that the charge will be only for new customers connecting to the line. Based on actual construction costs, the charge would be $16.71 per front foot. This would be payable only upon connection to the system. This charge is recouping the actual costs that the City incurred in constructing the waterline. 1 In response to John KieferIs question as to whether he would be charged this fee of $16.71, Gill stated that if Kiefer short platted his five acre piece, or chooses to develop it in any way which requires a connection to the 10" line, then the charge would be added to the water meter permit fees. Committee agreed to recommend that Council authorize Public Works to establish a charge in lieu of assessment on the distribution main. Smith Street Sidewalks Gill explained that as previously discussed, there was a request from the Catholic Youth Services organization on Smith St. west of the West Valley Highway, that the City review the possibility of forming an L.I.D. for the installation of sidewalks along Smith. Gill stated that this was brought forward to the Committee and it was agreed because there was a substantial lack of interest from some of the abutting property owners in participating in this project, based on the possible assessments, that we would go back to those property owners with a second proposal with the City contributing a portion of the costs. Another mailer was sent out indicating that the City would contribute $30,000 towards that project. At this point, we still do not have very many property owners in favor of moving forward with this project. Gill stated that parcels 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 were all allowed to develop and were issued building permits based on the covenants that they would participate in an L.I.D. in the future for the construction of sidewalks and they executed those documents, which was an agreement to not protest and L.I.D. All of those parcels except #8 are either not responding or do not want to proceed with this. Committee unanimously agreed to recommend that Council authorize the formation of an L.I.D. for the Smith Street sidewalks. John Streich, of the Bicycle Advisory Committee commented that there is no room for bicyclists on Kent's sidewalks. He requested that sidewalks be built to facilitate bicyclists as well as pedestrians use and that the size of driveways to widened. Gill stated that some sidewalk and driveway changes are being addressed in the new construction standards. 272ndl277th Corridor Update Brubaker stated that an addendum to the EIS has been issued. This addendum updates some of the information the City has received as a result of the Ramstead property purchase and investigation of the purchase of the Johnson property. It also clarifies some of the issues raised in the original EIS. Some plat work has been done on 116th Avenue S.E. ; that portion of the corridor that terminates 2 N I F. into the Kent Kangley Rd. A detailed topographic survey has been done on that portion of the Ramstead property where the hillclimb , will occur. Brubaker explained that as the lead agency, we have an obligation to update the public and other decision makers on new information. Various approvals of permits were identified that we need to undergo. On the advise of our consultants, the addendum covers much more detail on past and future permit applications. Brubaker explained that in 1981, WSDOT identified some of the corridor needs. In 1983-84 City of Kent began to work in earnest on the 272nd corridor project and in the process of that, almost every local, regional, county and state agency was brought in to develop the south county corridor needs. The 272nd corridor was always discussed as a high priority. Brubaker requested that the Committee recommend to Council that they adopt some findings that essentially ratify the decision made last September. Brubaker further stated that we would like to include into this record on a legislative basis, a statement that the City has used its best efforts, we have communicated with other agencies, we have done a detailed study, we want to go forward with the project and obtain the road establishment permit with King County. That essentially would be a ratification of what was decided last September. Brubaker asked the Committee for the go- ahead to prepare a resolution for the Council meeting of February 16th, to ratify the earlier decision and adopt these written findings in addition to Council minutes of that meeting. LaPorte stated that from an engineering perspective, the project looks very feasible and we are prepared to go the next step. Mann stated that there are too many assumptions with other agencies. Mann said that unless we have some sort of agreement with Auburn and King County, he cannot vote to contribute this much money without those interlocal agreements. LaPorte stated that we have already identified that we need to pursue the interagency agreements, both with King County and with Auburn. Mann then stated that if the City of Kent can get Auburn City Council to pass a resolution outlining their intent and also King County Council to also form a resolution of their intent, than he (Mann) would support this endeavor. Until then, Mann stated that he does not believe we can make these kinds of efforts with this amount of money based on assumptions and communications of verbal intent. White stated he is in favor of moving this forward to Council whether we get resolutions of intent from other agencies, or not. Committee then directed Brubaker to prepare a resolution for presentation at the next Council meeting. 3 Overlook Apartments, Phase B Gill explained that this was a standard action of moving an item forward for acceptance of public utilities and road improvements installed by a private developer for the Overlook Apartments. Committee unanimously agreed to recommend Council acceptance of the bill of sale. Traffic Signal at S.Central/S. 259th Gill stated that bids were opened on January 29th and we received the low bid of $97, 000. 00. This is within the budgeted funds we have allocated for this project and we would like to move it forward for Council award. Mann stated that he hoped because we received a low bid, this does not mean we will have a less effective light installed. Gill reassured Mann that as the bid summary indicates, there was only a $9,000 spread between the high and low bids. Committee unanimously agreed to recommend Council acceptance of the bid of $97, 000.00. Channel Repair Along 64th Ave South Gill stated that we received the low bid of $96,855.23. This is part of the LID 330 project which was the construction of 64th Avenue from Meeker St to S. 212th Street. This project is the reconstruction of a portion of the major drainage channel running along the west side of 64th Avenue where there have been slope failures. Committee unanimously agreed to recommend Council acceptance of the bid of $96,855.23 4