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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 10/06/2008Public Works Committee Agenda Councilmembers: Ron HarmonDebbie RapleeDeborah Ranniger, Chair Unless otherwise noted, the Public Works Committee meets at 5:00 p.m. on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month. Council Chambers East, Kent City Hall, 220 4th Avenue South, Kent, 98032-5895. For information please contact Public Works Administration (253) 856-5500. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (253) 856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-833-6388. U:\PWCommittee\Agendas\2008\Oct 04 08. doc October 06, 2008 5:00 p.m. Item Description Action Speaker Time Page 01. Approval of Minutes Dated September 15, 2008 YES None 03 03 02. Lower Green River Property Acquisition Project – Majestik Trucking Lease YES Mactutis, Mike 05 05 03. Set Public Hearing Date - Draft/2009-2014 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program YES Mooney, Cathy 10 15 04. Easement-Weatherly Inn /Lake Meridian Outlet Project YES Tan, Beth 10 63 05. Parking Lease - 6M Gallon Reservoir Property on 98th Avenue South YES Lake, Brad 10 81 06. Set Public Hearing Date-Skyline Park Apartments Sewer Easement Surplus and Release YES Howlett, Mark 10 85 07. Update - South 224th Street Project LID 363 NO Bieren, Chad 10 93 1 This page intentionally left blank. 2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES for SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 Committee Members Present: Committee Chair Deborah Ranniger and Committee Members Debbie Raplee and Ron Harmon were present. The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. ITEM 1 – Approval of Minutes Dated August 18, 2008: Committee Member Raplee moved to approve the minutes of August 18, 2008. The motion was seconded by Harmon and passed 3-0. ITEM 2 – Joint Funding Agreement for the Cooperative Data-Collection Program with the U.S. Geological Survey: Environmental Engineering Manager, Mike Mactutis explained that this is an on-going program with the City of Kent and the U.S Geological Survey (USGS) for stream data collection. The City of Kent will contribute $46,610 to the annual program costs of $88,650 with the USGS providing the remainder. This contract will provide for operation, maintenance and data collection at five gages. Two are located on Mill Creek, one on Springbrook Creek and two on Rock Creek. You can look at the water monitoring level data at http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis. Harmon moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Joint Funding Agreement between the City of Kent and the US Geological Survey upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director, for $46,610 for the US Geological Survey to provide operation, maintenance and data collection at the Springbrook Creek, Mill Creek and Rock Creek Gaging Stations. The motion was seconded by Raplee and passed 3-0. ITEM 3 – Information Only/Mandatory Garbage Service Letter: Environmental Engineering Manager, Mike Mactutis explained that in April of 2007, 2,553 residential properties in the City of Kent were not subscribing to solid waste service. At that time staff began sending notices to all property owners about the mandatory service and the need to sign up for service. As a result of these notices, 1,340 properties signed up for service. As of July 2008, 522 properties in the City of Kent had solid waste service suspended for non-payment and or past due accounts. Staff expects to identify additional cases in the future. In August, staff began sending out letters (20 a week) notifying property owners that failure to comply with the mandatory solid waste service requirement is a violation of code and could result in a fine of up to $500. Residents are strongly encouraged to contact the City’s solid waste provider to resolve past due accounts. Staff is also using this opportunity to notify residents of recycling opportunities. It was also noted that there has been an increase in residents signing up for recycling and yard waste recycling due to changes in what’s allowed to be recycled. For informational Purposes Only – Motion Not Required 3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES for SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 ITEM 4 – Update/Safe Walking Routes to School Grant: Design Engineering Manager, Mark Howlett reminded the committee that at the February 4, 2008 Public Works Committee meeting we discussed the award of two federal grants the Kent Police Department received for Safe Walking Routes to School for Daniel and Horizon Elementary Schools. The focus of the discussion was on the fact that the federal grant contributed approximately $1,000,000 towards sidewalk improvements that would ultimately cost the City roughly $11-million to construct. The Committee requested that staff search for other funding sources and ways to fund the project and report back to the Public Works Committee. To date no other funding sources have been located, and financial resources within the existing budget are not available. An LID could be formed which would generate approximately $1,700,000. Public Works staff contacted the lead grant agency (Washington State Department of Transportation Highways and Local Programs) to discuss redefining how the Safe Walking Routes to School grants can be spent. There may be the ability to construct an asphalt walking path near Daniel Elementary School, behind the drainage ditches. A similar path could be constructed near Horizon Elementary, but several areas would require significant funds to complete. If the asphalt walking path was to be done it would significantly reduce the cost of the project. This item will be brought back to committee at a later date. For informational Purposes Only – Motion Not Required Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m. Next Scheduled Meeting: Monday, October 6, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Katcha Harmaning for Cheryl Viseth, Public Works Committee Secretary 4 U:\PWCommittee\ActionPage\2008\10 06 08\MajesticTruckingLeaseAgrmnt.doc PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director Phone: 253-856-5500 Fax: 253-856-6500 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032-5895 DATE: September 24, 2008 TO: Chair Debbie Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members PW Committee Meeting Date: October 6, 2008 FROM: Mike Mactutis, Environmental Engineering Manager THROUGH: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Lower Green River Property Acquisition Project – Majestik Trucking Lease Summary: The Lower Green River Property Acquisition Project was approved by the Kent City Council on August 21, 2007 which included the purchase of the Desimone property at 24955 Frager Road South. The City purchased the Desimone property on August 19, 2008. The Desimones had a lease agreement with Majestik Trucking for $1,500.00 per month. Per Federal Relocation requirements, Majestik Trucking was given notice to vacate 90 days after August 28, 2008. The lease will cover the time allowed to Majestik Trucking to find a suitable location to relocate their facilities. Revenue: The City will receive $1,500.00 per month for three months, for a total of $4,500.00 if Majestik Trucking uses the property for the full term of the lease. The lease requires that Majestik Trucking give the City of Kent 14 days notice if they plan to vacate the property before the end of the lease. Motion: Recommend authorizing the Mayor to execute a $1,500.00 per month lease, including utilities, with lessee Majestik Trucking from September 1, 2008 to November 30, 2008 for a portion of the Desimone Parcel on the Lower Green River Property Acquisition Project subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. 5 This page intentionally left blank. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 This page intentionally left blank. 14 U:\PWCommittee\ActionPage\10 06 08\Draft 6Yr TIP Recommend Set Date for Public Hearing.doc PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director Phone: 253-856-5500 Fax: 253-856-6500 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032-5895 Date: September 24, 2008 To: Chair Deborah Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members PW Committee Meeting Date: October 6, 2008 From: Cathy Mooney, Senior Transportation Planner Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Subject: Set Public Hearing Date for the Draft 2009-2014 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Summary: The Draft 2009-2014 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) has 39 projects for a combined $542,727,100. Identifying these projects in our Six Year TIP allows the City to look for funding partners and apply for grants on each to see if these projects will be feasible. The Draft 2009-2014 Six Year TIP has no new projects but does include $21,066,600 of increases in construction costs, inflation and modifications to scopes of work. Motion: Move to recommend that the Public Works Committee forward the Draft 2009-2014 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to the full Council and recommend that Council set a date for the Public Hearing. 15 CITY OF KENT WASHINGTON SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2009 - 2014 Mayor Suzette Cooke Larry R. Blanchard, Director of Public Works 16 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2009-2014 Introduction What is the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)? The Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a short-range planning document that is annually updated based on needs and policies identified through a variety of sources. Project and financial development involve interactions with many groups and agencies at the local, regional, state and federal levels. It represents Kent’s current list of needed projects that may begin work in the next six years. The document also identifies secured or reasonably expected revenue sources for each of the projects included in the TIP. Typically, projects listed in the first three years of the document are shown as having secured funding or there are reasonable expectations to acquire those funds, while projects in the last three years can be partially funded and be seeking funding partners. All projects are consistent with the City’s adopted 2004 Comprehensive Plan. Mandated by State Law State law requires that each city develop a local TIP and that it be updated annually (RCW 35.77.010). In order for cities to compete for transportation funding grants from Federal and State sources most granting agencies require that projects be included in the TIP. Summary The 2009 Six Year TIP contains no substantive changes from last year’s Program. All projects and programs have been reviewed for adjustments in scope and budget but no new projects have been added. Once adopted, the TIP helps to guide funding and implementation priorities during the development of the transportation portion of the city’s Six-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). 17 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2009-2014 Project Number Project Name Project Location and Extent 1. James Street Improvements Union Pacific Railroad to 4th Avenue North 2. 4th Avenue North at Cloudy Street Intersection Improvement 3. East Valley Highway (84th Avenue South) Improvements SR 167 to South 212th Street 4. South 228th Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade Separation Grade Separation crossing at Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad 5. Kent Station Mitigation Projects Widen Willis Street at 4th Avenue and Central Avenue at Willis Street 6. Smart Growth Initiative Smith Street at Lincoln 7. 72nd Avenue South Extension South 200th Street to South 196th Street 8. Southeast 256th Street Widening, Phase II SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) to 116th Avenue Southeast 9. South 228th Street Pavement Rehabilitation Lakeside Boulevard to 72nd Avenue South 10. Central Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation Green River Bridge to East Willis Street (SR 516) 11. South 224th Street Extension 84th Avenue South to 104th Avenue Southeast (Benson Road) (SR 515) 12. Military Road South at Reith Road. Intersection Improvement 18 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2009-2014 13. 80th Avenue South Widening South 196th Street to South 188th Street 14. Willis Street (SR 516)/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation Grade Separation Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) 15. Willis Street (SR 516)/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade Separation Grade Separation Crossing at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad 16. South 212th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation Grade Separation Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad 17. South 212th Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade Separation Grade Separation Crossing at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad 18. South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation Grade Separation crossing at Union Pacific Railroad 19. Southeast 256th Street and 132nd Avenue Southeast Intersection Intersection Improvements 20. Southeast 248th Street Improvements 116th Avenue Southeast to 132nd Avenue Southeast 21. 108th Avenue Southeast Extension Southeast Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to Southeast 256th Street 22. I-5/South 272nd Street Interchange Reconstruction, Phase I Improve S. 272 at I-5 to add capacity. Provide transit and prepare HOV Direct-Access between South 272nd street for construction. 23. Military Road South Widening South 272nd Street to Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516) 24. South 272nd Street Widening, Phase II Pacific Highway South to Military Road South 19 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2009-2014 25. SR 181/West Valley Highway/Washington Avenue Widening Meeker Street north to approximately the 218th block 26. West Meeker Street Widening – Phase I 64th Avenue South to the Green River Bridge 27. West Meeker Street Widening – Phase II Lake Fenwick Road to the east side of the Green River 28. 132nd Avenue Southeast Widening – Phase 1 Southeast 288th Street to Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) 29. 132nd Avenue Southeast Widening – Phase II Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to Southeast 248th Street 30. 132nd Avenue Southeast Widening – Phase III Southeast 248th Street to Southeast 236th Street 31. Southeast 256th Street Widening – Phase III 132nd Avenue Southeast to 148th Avenue Southeast 32. South 208th Street Improvements 84th Avenue South to 96th Way South 33. South 196th/192nd Street Corridor – Phase III 84th Avenue South (East Valley Highway) to 108th Avenue Southeast (SR 515) 34. Transportation Master Plan Ongoing Citywide Program 35. Bicycle Improvements Ongoing Citywide Program 36. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance and the Sidewalk Repair and Rehabilitation System Ongoing Citywide Program 37. Guardrail and Safety Improvements Ongoing Citywide Program 20 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2009-2014 38. Community Based Circulating Shuttles Ongoing Citywide Programs 39. Transit Now Service Partnership Program Ongoing Citywide Program 21 Federal Way Auburn Covington Renton SeaTac Tukwila Des Moines 18 68 A V E S S E KE NT KANGLEY RD SE PETROVITSKY RD BNSF Ra ilro ad 132 AVE SE 116 AVE SE 16 AVE S 108 AVE SE SE 224 ST S 277 ST MILITARY RD S S 200 ST 148 AVE SE 184 AVE SE SE 240 ST M ILIT A R Y R D S 144 AVE SE 164 AVE SE SE 256 ST 124 AVE SE 132 AVE SE 76 AVE S SE 192 ST 148 AVE SE SE 240 ST EAST VALLEY HWY S 216 ST S 272 ST Unio n P a ci f i c R a il r o ad SE 208 ST A U B U R N W A Y N COVINGTON-SAWYE R R D 108 AVE SE WEST VALLEY HW Y 116 AVE SE S 188 ST S 288 ST S 2 3 1 W y 180 AVE SE 55 AVE S S 212 ST 8 0 P L S TALBOT RD S SE 288 ST DES MOINES MEMORIAL DR S 180 ST 140 AVE SE 152 AVE SE 124 AVE SE R E D ONDO BEACH DR S S 196 ST W O O D M O NT BEACH DR S MARINE VIE W D R S EAST VALLEY HWY S STAR LA K E R D SW 43 ST R E D O N D O W A Y S E 104 AVE SE W M E E K E R S T S E 2 0 4 W A Y 116 AVE S S E 2 7 4 WAY83 AVE S 24 AVE S SE 200 ST S 223 ST S 27 2 W A Y SE PETROVITSKY RD S E C A R R RD R E ITH RD 11 2 AVE SE S E 183 ST SE WAX RD CENTRAL AVE BENSON R D S E S 240 ST SE 248 ST S E 281 S T S 200 ST S 246 ST W SMI TH ST S 212 WAY 83 AVE S S 228 ST S 208 ST S 2 08 ST C A N Y O N D R M I L I T A R Y R D S 34 AVE S 51 AVE S 4 AVE S RUSSELL RD C O V I N G T O N W A Y S E S 178 ST S 260 ST S192 ST LIND AVE SW 94 AVE S 80 AVE S SE 256 ST S 188 WAY K E N T B L A C K D I A M O N D R D ORILLIA RD S S 259 P L Bu r l i ng to n N o r t he rn R a il r o ad JAMES ST S 212 ST 64 AVE S 4 AVE N STARLAKE LAKEMERIDIAN LAKEFENWICK CLARKLAKE HAMLAKE LAKEJOLIE SHADOWLAKE PANTHERLAKE SHADYLAKE LAKEYOUNGS ANGLELAKE SPRINGLAKE BOWLAKE LAKEDESIRE 516 516 516 99 515 181 99 99 167 5 0 0.5 10.25 Miles Printed 09-23-09Data Source: City Of Kent GIS, King County GIS 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 11 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2424 23 23 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 32 33 City Of Kent Six YearTransportation ImprovementProgram Kent Year 2009 Projects Are Shown In Red Year 2010 - 2014 ProjectsAre Shown In Green tran08-14.mxd 22 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 1 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2009 PROJECT #1: James Street Improvements Union Pacific Railroad to 4th Avenue North DESCRIPTION: Widen James Street between the Union Pacific Railroad and 4th Avenue North to provide exclusive left turn lanes eastbound and westbound at the Regional Justice Center/Kent Events Center entrances, and to install a westbound bike lane. Install a traffic signal at the intersection of the RJC/Events Center entrances. The project will include the construction of full width paving, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, utility undergrounding and pedestrian gates at the Union Pacific Railroad. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.................$150,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$350,000 Construction ................................$2,100,000 TOTAL........................................$2,600,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The location of the main entrance into the Kent Events Center will be opposite the existing driveway into the Regional Justice Center. A signalized intersection, along with dedicated left turn pockets, widened sidewalks and improved street lighting are required to provide for smooth and safe access to and from the Kent Events Center. 23 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 2 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2009 PROJECT #2: 4th Avenue North at Cloudy Street Intersection Improvement DESCRIPTION: Widen 4th Avenue North at the Cloudy Street intersection to provide exclusive left turn lanes northbound and southbound. Improve Cloudy Street east and west of 4th Avenue as required to provide for intersection improvements. Install a traffic signal at the intersection. The project will include the construction of full width paving, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, and utility undergrounding. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.................$120,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$530,000 Construction ................................$2,150,000 TOTAL........................................$2,800,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes along 4th Avenue and the number of residences in the adjoining neighborhood results in significant congestion at this intersection in the morning and evening peak hours. 24 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 3 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2009 PROJECT #3: East Valley Highway (84th Avenue South) Improvements. SR 167 to South 212th Street DESCRIPTION: Widen the roadway to provide 3 general purpose lanes in each direction with a center left-turn lane between South 212th Street and State Route 167. Construct new curb, gutters and sidewalks on both sides of the roadway to provide a complete sidewalk system. Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway pavement to add service life to the roadway. Overlay the entire roadway area with asphalt concrete pavement. Project includes upgrading existing traffic signal systems as well as storm drainage improvements. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.................$500,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$1,450,000 Construction ................................$4,300,000 TOTAL........................................$6,250,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP, City of Kent, TIB, LID PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This portion of East Valley Highway cannot accommodate current and proposed traffic volumes that utilize this stretch to access State Route 167 and South 212th Street. The sidewalk system is incomplete. In addition, the existing pavement along this section of 84th Avenue South is showing signs of structural distress as demonstrated by “alligatoring”, longitudinal cracking, and cracking of the curbs and gutters. 25 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 4 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2009 PROJECT #4: South 228th Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade Separation Grade Separation crossing at Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad mainline tracks at South 228th Street. The project will include the construction of a road overpass; full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutter, and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$1,700,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$7,000,000 Construction ..............................$12,300,000 TOTAL......................................$21,000,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, TIB, FAST, FMSIB, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, PWTF PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The project will lead to a seamless connection between major freight handlers and their primary destinations. This project will support freight moving through Kent to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, SeaTac Airport and the freeway system. Grade separating the arterial will increase both rail and roadway capacity, decrease congestion, enhance safety, and improve freight mobility in the corridor and throughout the region. This project will provide regional connections between thousands of businesses, employers and 40 million square feet of warehouse/industrial space. The level of freight and passenger rail traffic on the BNSF Railroad mainline is rising as a consequence of increased traffic in the Puget Sound area, and new Sound Transit and Amtrak service. 26 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 5 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2009 PROJECT #5: Kent Station Mitigation Projects Widen Willis Street at 4th Avenue and Central Avenue at Willis Street DESCRIPTION: Provide an additional left-turn pocket on eastbound Willis Street to northbound 4th Avenue. Provide a right-turn pocket southbound on Central Avenue to westbound Willis Street PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.................$106,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$500,000 Construction ...................................$500,000 TOTAL........................................$1,106,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Development Mitigation Funds, WSDOT Overlay Funds PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: These projects are traffic mitigation requirements for additional trips generated by the Kent Station development. The City of Kent will be implementing these projects required by the developer. 27 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 6 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2009 PROJECT #6: Smart Growth Initiative DESCRIPTION: Widen Smith Street to provide a left turn lane from eastbound Smith Street onto northbound Lincoln Avenue. The project includes the construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Smith and Lincoln as well as the reconstruction of existing curb, gutter and sidewalks along Smith Street. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.................$105,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$400,000 Construction ................................$1,600,000 TOTAL........................................$2,105,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP, City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve traffic flow within the Kent Urban Center and improve access to Kent Station and the downtown business district. The left turn pocket and signal at Smith and Lincoln Streets will facilitate the redevelopment of a portion of King County Metro Transit’s Park and Ride Lot. 28 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 7 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2009 PROJECT #7: 72nd Avenue South Extension South 200th Street to South 196th Street DESCRIPTION: Construct a new four-lane roadway from South 200th Street to South 196th Street. The project will include the crossing of Mill Creek and construction of full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.................$250,000 Right of Way Acquisition..........................$0 Construction ...................................$870,000 TOTAL........................................$1,120,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Continued development in the northern Kent industrial area, and high levels of congestion along West Valley Highway between the South 180th Street and South 196th Street corridors, mandate additional north-south arterial capacity. This project provides some relief for South 180th Street, South 196th Street, and South 212th Street intersections along West Valley Highway. It also provides improved access to the South 196th Street corridor from industrial development along 72nd Avenue South by constructing the missing link between South 200th Street and South 196th Street. 29 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 8 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2009 PROJECT #8: Southeast 256th Street Widening, Phase II SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) to 116th Avenue Southeast DESCRIPTION: Construct a three lane roadway from SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) to 109th Avenue Southeast and a five lane roadway from 109th Avenue SE to 116th Avenue SE. This project includes bike lanes on both sides of the roadway. The project will include construction of full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities; and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$1,000,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$2,000,000 Construction ................................$6,500,000 TOTAL........................................$9,500,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Local Improvement District, TIB PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Southeast 256th Street is a two-lane roadway with no curbs, gutters or sidewalks and a limited street light system. During peak hours, the roadway cannot accommodate the traffic volumes due to the large number of vehicles blocking the roadway while waiting to turn left into driveways. The widening of Southeast 256th Street also alleviates traffic on SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) as the two roads essentially run parallel to each other. The project will increase the capacity of this roadway by adding new general purpose lanes and a center two-way left turn lane. This project will connect the SR 515/SR 516 intersection with the improvements already existing on Southeast 256th Street east of 116th Avenue Southeast and the improvements along 116th Avenue Southeast between Southeast 256th Street and Kent Kangley Road. 30 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 9 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2010 PROJECT #9: South 228th Street Pavement Rehabilitation Lakeside Boulevard to 72nd Avenue South DESCRIPTION: This project will consist of rehabilitating the existing roadway by grinding rough areas, reconstructing failing areas and providing a full width overlay of South 228th Street between Lakeside Boulevard and 72nd Avenue South. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering...................$50,000 Right of Way Acquisition..........................$0 Construction .................................$650,0000 TOTAL...........................................$700,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This road lies in the heart of the City’s manufacturing area. Heavy truck traffic means pavement condition on South 228th Street has deteriorated significantly. Kent is the second largest warehouse/distribution center on the west coast with over 40 million square feet of industrial space. With the completion of major portions of the 228th corridor and the anticipated increase in the number of daily truck trips, the pavement will continue to deteriorate at an accelerated rate. This project will maintain a major freight corridor to the ports and protect the City’s investment in transportation infrastructure. 31 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 10 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2010 PROJECT #10: Central Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation Green River Bridge to East Willis Street (SR 516) DESCRIPTION: Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway pavement to add service life to the roadway, between the Green River Bridge and East Willis Street (SR 516). This project will include the removal and replacement of failing pavement sections and a full-width asphalt concrete overlay of the entire roadway. Also included in this project is the selective replacement of curbs, gutters and sidewalks as well as minor storm drainage improvements. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.................$350,000 Right of Way Acquisition..........................$0 Construction ..................................3,500,000 TOTAL........................................$3,850,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP, City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The existing pavement along this section of Central Avenue South is exhibiting signs of distress, as demonstrated by “alligatoring”, longitudinal cracking, and cracking of the curbs and gutters. The service life of this roadway has been reached, necessitating reconstruction of the pavement to extend the service life of the roadway, and prevent further pavement degradation. The sidewalk system is sub-standard in many locations and in need of replacement. 32 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 11 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2011 PROJECT #11: South 224th Street Extension 84th Avenue South to 104th Avenue Southeast (Benson Road) (SR 515) DESCRIPTION: Construct a three-lane road from 84th Avenue South to 104th Avenue Southeast (Benson Road) (SR 515), including new bridges over SR 167 and Garrison Creek. The project will include the construction of full- width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$2,300,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$8,000,000 Construction ..............................$25,700,000 TOTAL......................................$36,000,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The existing roadway system cannot accommodate the current and forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent’s East Hill and the Green River Valley floor. In order to meet transportation concurrency requirements of the Growth Management Act, additional east-west vehicle capacity is required. Intersections along South 208th/212th Street and James/Southeast 240th Streets are also at or over capacity. It is not feasible to widen the James/Southeast 240th Street and South 208th/212th Street ‘corridors’ enough to accommodate forecast traffic volumes without additional east-west capacity because of existing development and topographic constraints. 33 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 12 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2011 PROJECT #12: Military Road South at Reith Road. Intersection Improvement DESCRIPTION: Widen all approaches of Military Road South at Reith Road intersection to provide exclusive left turn lanes for each approach, and exclusive right turn lanes for northbound and southbound traffic on Military Road South and westbound traffic on Reith Road. Replace the existing traffic signal. The project will include the construction of full width paving, paved shoulders, street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.................$175,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$200,000 Construction ................................$1,750,000 TOTAL........................................$2,125,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIB, City of Kent, Developer Mitigation Funds PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development on the Kent West Hill coupled with the growth in the Puget Sound area and the regularly occurring congestion along both Pacific Highway South and Interstate 5 results in significant congestion at this intersection in the morning and evening peak hours. 34 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 13 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2011 PROJECT #13: 80th Avenue South Widening South 196th Street to South 188th Street DESCRIPTION: Widen 80th Avenue South from South 196th Street to South 188th Street to five lanes. This will include four general-purpose lanes and a center left- turn lane. The project will also include the construction of full width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.................$210,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$430,000 Construction ...................................$785,000 TOTAL........................................$1,425,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The opening of the 196th Street corridor on the south end of the project and Renton’s completion of Oaksdale Avenue South results in 80th Avenue South being a significant north-south corridor serving the industrial area. As a result, the increased traffic volumes along this section of 80th Avenue South are reaching the point where a consistent five lane roadway section is required to provide safe left turn access into the adjoining properties. Further, concrete curbs and gutters are required to provide control of roadway drainage and to prevent impacts to adjacent property owners. Sidewalks and street lighting will provide safe access for pedestrians. 35 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 14 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2011 PROJECT #14: Willis Street (SR 516)/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation Grade Separation Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad’s mainline tracks at Willis Street (SR 516). The project will include the construction of a railroad bridge; a four-lane roadway under-crossing; full width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$5,700,000 Right of Way Acquisition..........................$0 Construction ..............................$23,000,000 TOTAL......................................$28,700,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FAST, FMSIB, Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, TIB, Union Pacific Railroad PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project supports east-west freight and commuter mobility in the Green River Valley. More than 26,000 vehicles per day travel on Willis Street, including over 800 freight-bearing trucks. The level of freight traffic on the UP Railroad mainline is also increasing to approximately 20 trains a day. Grade separations provide the solution to the costly problem of congestion. The railroad crossing will no longer impede freight and other traffic flow. Reductions in traffic congestion on adjoining streets and reduced environmental impacts caused by traffic congestion are also expected. This project will enhance Kent as an economic generator and provide regional connections for thousands of businesses, employers, and commuters. 36 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 15 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2011 PROJECT #15: Willis Street (SR 516)/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade Separation Grade Separation Crossing at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad mainline tracks at Willis Street (SR 516). The project will include the construction of a railroad bridge; four-lane vehicle under-crossing; full width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$4,300,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$4,300,000 Construction ..............................$15,800,000 TOTAL......................................$24,400,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, FAST, FMSIB, Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, TIB PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project supports east/west freight and commuter mobility in the Green River Valley. More than 26,000 vehicles per day travel on Willis Street, including over 800 freight-bearing trucks. The level of freight and passenger rail traffic on the BNSF Railroad mainline is also increasing to approximately 45 trains a day. Grade separation provides more efficient movements of goods and provides a solution to the costly problem of congestion. The railroad crossing will no longer impede freight and other traffic flow. Reductions in traffic congestion on adjoining streets and reduced environmental impacts caused by traffic congestion is expected. This project will enhance Kent as an economic generator and provide regional connections for thousands of businesses, employers, and commuters. 37 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 16 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2011 PROJECT #16: South 212th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation Grade Separation Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad’s mainline tracks at South 212th Street. The project will include the construction of a railroad bridge; a six-lane roadway under-crossing; full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$5,600,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$1,500,000 Construction ..............................$28,500,000 TOTAL......................................$35,600,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FAST, TIB, Union Pacific Railroad PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project supports east-west freight and commuter mobility in the Green River Valley. Approximately 29,000 vehicles per day travel on South 212th Street, including nearly 3,500 freight bearing trucks. The level of freight traffic on the UP Railroad mainline is also increasing to approximately 20 trains a day. Grade separations provide the solution to the costly problem of congestion. The railroad crossing will no longer impede freight and other traffic flow. Reductions in traffic congestion on adjoining streets and reduced environmental impacts caused by traffic congestion is also expected. This project will enhance Kent as an economic generator and provide regional connections for thousands of businesses, employers, and commuters. 38 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 17 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2011 PROJECT #17: South 212th Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade Separation Grade Separation Crossing at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad mainline tracks at South 212th Street. The project will include the construction of a railroad bridge; six-lane vehicle under crossing; full width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$5,600,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$1,500,000 Construction ..............................$28,500,000 TOTAL......................................$35,600,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FAST, TIB, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project supports east-west freight and commuter mobility in the Green River Valley. Approximately 29,000 vehicles per day travel on South 212th Street, including nearly 3,500 freight-bearing trucks. The level of freight and passenger rail traffic on the BNSF Railroad mainline is also increasing to approximately 45 trains a day. Grade separation provides more efficient movement of goods and provides a solution to the costly problem of congestion. The railroad crossing will no longer impede freight and other traffic flow. Reductions in traffic congestion on adjoining streets and reduced environmental impacts caused by traffic congestion is expected. This project will enhance Kent as an economic generator and provide regional connections for thousands of businesses, employers and commuters. 39 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 18 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2011 PROJECT #18: South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation Grade Separation crossing at Union Pacific Railroad DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad mainline tracks at South 228th Street. The project will include the construction of an overpass or an underpass road; full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$1,800,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$1,200,000 Construction ..............................$23,100,000 TOTAL......................................$26,100,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, TIB, FAST, FMSIB, Union Pacific Railroad PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The project will lead to a seamless connection between major freight handlers and their primary destinations. This project will support freight moving through Kent to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, SeaTac Airport and the freeway system. Grade separating this arterial will increase both rail and roadway capacity, decrease congestion, enhance safety, improve freight mobility in this corridor and throughout the region. This project will provide regional connections for thousands of businesses, employers, and the 40 million square feet of warehouse/industrial space in the valley. 40 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 19 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2012 PROJECT #19: Southeast 256th Street and 132nd Avenue Southeast Intersection Improvements DESCRIPTION: Interconnect the existing traffic signals at the Interurban Trail crossings at West Meeker and West Smith Street to the Union Pacific Railroad crossings signals at said streets. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.................$340,000 Right of Way Acquisition.................$50,000 Construction ...................................$300,000 TOTAL...........................................$390,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Continued development in the East Hill area of Kent has increased traffic flows through this intersection. The existing configuration of the intersection is not capable of accommodating the current and anticipated traffic flows. Traffic flows have also increased due to the new connection of Southeast 256th Street to State Route 18 to the east. This project will supplement the improvements already constructed along Southeast 256th Street as well as anticipated improvements to Southeast 256th Street to the east and the improvements anticipated to 132nd Avenue Southeast. 41 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 20 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2012 PROJECT #20: Southeast 248th Street Improvements 116th Avenue Southeast to 132nd Avenue Southeast DESCRIPTION: Construct a three lane roadway from 116th Avenue Southeast to 132nd Avenue Southeast which includes the construction of full width paving; bicycle lanes; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. The project includes either a modern roundabout at the 116th Avenue Southeast intersection or a traditional traffic signal. Improvements to vertical roadway geometry for sight distance and safety will also be addressed. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$1,000,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$300,000 Construction ................................$8,600,000 TOTAL........................................$9,900,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID, Development Mitigation Funds PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Additional capacity is required to accommodate existing development in the East Hill area of the city. This project will provide additional east- west capacity to supplement Southeast 240th Street to the north, and Southeast 256th Street to the south. In addition, the southeast corner of Southeast 248th Street and 124th Avenue Southeast is the future site of the City of Kent’s Public Works maintenance facility. 42 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 21 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2012 PROJECT #21: 108th Avenue Southeast Extension Southeast Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to Southeast 256th Street DESCRIPTION: Construct a new three lane roadway from Southeast Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to Southeast 256th Street including rebuilding the traffic signals at the intersection of Southeast Kent Kangley Road and 108th Avenue Southeast and installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Southeast 256th Street and 109th Avenue Southeast. The project includes right turn lanes northbound on 109th at Southeast 256th Street and Southbound on 109th at Kent Kangley Road. The project will also include construction of full width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. As part of this project, the eastbound left-turn lane from Kent Kangley Road to Southeast 256th Street will be eliminated. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.................$150,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$1,500,000 Construction ................................$1,300,000 TOTAL........................................$2,950,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project will relieve congestion at the Y intersection of 104th Avenue Southeast (Benson Highway) (SR 515)/Kent Kangley Road (SR 516)/Southeast 256th Street by improving the traffic flow along SR 516. It will eliminate the left turn pocket from SR 516 to Southeast 256th Street and redirect that traffic along SR 516 to 108th Avenue Southeast. There will be a new left turn pocket constructed for motorists wishing to travel north on 108th Avenue Southeast to Southeast 256th Street. By moving these left turning movements further to the east, away from the congested Y intersection, all directions of traffic will be able to flow more efficiently. This extension will also provide another way for East Hill residents to have direct access to the business-by-pass route and better access to the commercial area south of the Kent Kangley Road/104th Avenue Southeast intersection. 43 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 22 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2012 PROJECT #22: I-5/South 272nd Street Interchange Reconstruction, Phase I Improve S. 272 at I-5 to add capacity and prepare South 272nd street for construction. DESCRIPTION: Phase I would reconstruct South 272nd Street at I-5to provide additional capacity and prepare the roadway for later completion of a Single-Point Urban Interchange. The improvements would be constructed to match projects on South 272nd Street that would be built between Pacific Highway South (SR 99) and Military Road. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$1,500,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$500,000 Construction ..............................$12,000,000 TOTAL......................................$14,000,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, City of Federal Way, King County, STP, Sound Transit, TPP, WSDOT PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The traffic volumes at the interchange have reached the point where reconstruction is required to reduce congestion. Improvements would be designed to be forward compatible with interchange reconstruction. 44 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 23 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2014 PROJECT #23: Military Road South Widening South 272nd Street to Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516) DESCRIPTION: This project will widen Military Road from South 272nd Street to Kent- Des Moines Road adding a center left-turn lane, bicycle lanes, curb, gutter and sidewalk. Also included is the construction of storm drainage improvement and illumination system improvements. (Note: Reith Road, Kent-Des Moines Road and South 272nd Street intersections are separate projects and are not included in this project.) PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$1,850,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$900,000 Construction ..............................$14,300,000 TOTAL......................................$17,050,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Developer, TIB PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Military Road South has reached a point where a separate center two-way left turn lane is required. During peak traffic flow hours, the roadway cannot accommodate the traffic volumes due to the large number of vehicles blocking the roadway waiting to make left turns. 45 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 24 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2014 PROJECT #24: South 272nd Street Widening, Phase II Pacific Highway South to Military Road South DESCRIPTION: Add two HOV lanes and a center left-turn lane from Pacific Highway South (SR 99) to Military Road South. Construction will include full width paving; concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; utilities; traffic signals; and appurtenances. The project also includes widening the roadway under the I-5 bridges. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$1,650,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$1,620,000 Construction ..............................$12,960,000 TOTAL......................................$16,230,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, TIB, Washington State Transportation Partnership Account, Federal, Sound Transit PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes between Pacific Highway South and Military Road South have reached the point where improvements supporting HOV- added capacity are required to reduce congestion at the intersections and reduce backups approaching I-5. The HOV lanes will provide access to the Star Lake Park and Ride lot and the Redondo Heights Park and Ride lot. Adding HOV lanes and HOV access to I-5 supports various county, City of Kent and City of Federal Way transportation and transit improvement projects. 46 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 25 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2014 PROJECT #25: SR 181/West Valley Highway/Washington Avenue Widening Meeker Street north to approximately the 218th block DESCRIPTION: Widen the existing five lane road to seven lanes to include three lanes in each direction and a center left-turn lane and install a traffic signal at the intersection of West Valley Highway and South 238th Street. The project will include the construction of full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$1,100,000 Right of Way Acquisition...................$6,000 Construction .....................................$11,600 TOTAL......................................$18,700,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, STP, TIB, WSDOT PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: SR 181/West Valley Highway/Washington Avenue is a major north- south route through the City and an important truck route for freight moving between the manufacturing, industrial and warehousing center of the Green River Valley and the regional freight corridors. This route is seven lanes wide both north and south of the project segment. With increasing traffic volumes from the expected growth in both the freight and commute segments, the widening is needed to reduce congestion at intersections and reduce backups approaching SR 167 and South 212th Street. 47 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 26 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2014 PROJECT #26: West Meeker Street Widening – Phase I 64th Avenue South to the Green River Bridge DESCRIPTION: Widen West Meeker Street to provide a five lane roadway, including four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, bicycle lanes, a pedestrian signal at the Riverbend Golf Course, and modifications to the existing traffic signal system at the intersection of West Meeker Street and Russell Road. The project will include the construction of full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; landscaping; street lighting; storm drainage; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$1,150,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$1,300,000 Construction ................................$4,000,000 TOTAL........................................$6,450,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Meeker Street has reached the point whereby a consistent five lane roadway segment is required to accommodate through traffic. Existing traffic volumes west of the intersection of 64th Avenue South indicate the need for a five lane section to accommodate additional development. Sidewalk and bicycle improvements will provide additional incentive to encourage a safe and attractive walking and biking environment, promote alternative modes of travel, and facilitate access to scenic and recreational facilities. 48 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 27 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2014 PROJECT #27: West Meeker Street Widening – Phase II Lake Fenwick Road to the east side of the Green River DESCRIPTION: Widen West Meeker Street between Lake Fenwick Road and the east side of the Green River Bridge to provide a five lane roadway, including four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, and bicycle lanes. Construct a new bridge over the Green River and extend the five lane roadway to the West Meeker Street Widening – Phase I improvements. Remove the existing traffic signal at West Meeker/SR 516 and construct a new interchange, including new ramps to connect West Meeker and SR 516. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$7,500,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$3,250,000 Construction ..............................$64,800,000 TOTAL......................................$75,550,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, WSDOT PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Increasing traffic on SR 516 and West Meeker Street has resulted in an overall lowering of the level of service at the existing intersection. A new interchange would reduce delays and allow for unimpeded traffic flow on SR 516. 49 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 28 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2014 PROJECT #28: 132nd Avenue Southeast Widening – Phase 1 Southeast 288th Street to Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) DESCRIPTION: Widen 132nd Avenue Southeast to provide a five lane roadway, including four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, a bicycle facility, and modification of the existing traffic signal system at the intersection of Kent Kangley Road. The project will include the construction of full width paving, bicycle lanes, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$2,000,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$2,500,000 Construction ................................$9,700,000 TOTAL......................................$14,200,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of 132nd Avenue has already reached the point whereby a consistent five lane roadway section is needed to provide safe left-turn access into adjoining properties and accommodate forecast traffic volumes. The south end of 132nd Avenue Southeast provides alternative access to SR 18. Existing traffic volumes that exceed 20,000 ADT (near the intersection of 132nd Avenue Southeast and Kent Kangley Road) necessitate a five lane section. Sidewalks and bicycle lanes will provide multimodal access to adjacent land uses. 50 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 29 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2014 PROJECT #29: 132nd Avenue Southeast Widening – Phase II Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to Southeast 248th Street DESCRIPTION: Widen 132nd Avenue Southeast to provide a five lane roadway, including four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, and a bicycle facility; modifying the existing traffic signal systems at the intersections of Kent Kangley Road and Southeast 256th Street. The project will include the construction of full-width paving; bicycle lanes; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; utilities; and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$3,700,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$3,000,000 Construction ..............................$18,000,000 TOTAL......................................$24,700,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of 132nd Avenue has already reached the point whereby a consistent five land roadway section is needed to provide safe left-turn access into adjoining properties and accommodate forecast traffic volumes. Existing traffic volumes that exceed 20,000 ADT (near the intersection of 132nd Avenue southeast and Kent Kangley Road) necessitate a five lane section. Sidewalks and bicycle lanes will provide multimodal access to adjacent land uses. 51 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 30 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2014 PROJECT #30: 132nd Avenue Southeast Widening – Phase III Southeast 248th Street to Southeast 236th Street DESCRIPTION: Widen 132nd Avenue Southeast to provide a five lane roadway, including four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, and a bicycle facility; modifying the existing traffic signal system at the intersection of Southeast 240th Street. The project will include the construction of full- width paving; bicycle lanes; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$2,000,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$860,000 Construction ..............................$10,000,000 TOTAL......................................$12,860,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of 132nd Avenue has already reached the point whereby a consistent five lane roadway section is needed to provide safe left-turn access to adjoining properties and accommodate forecast traffic volumes. Sidewalks and bicycle lanes will provide multimodal access to adjacent land uses. 52 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 31 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2014 PROJECT #31: Southeast 256th Street Widening – Phase III 132nd Avenue Southeast to 148th Avenue Southeast DESCRIPTION: Widen Southeast 256th Street to provide a three-lane roadway, including two general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, and a bicycle facility, modifying the existing traffic signal systems where appropriate. Construct a new bridge crossing at Soos Creek and elevate Southeast 256th Street approaches above the 100 year flood plain. The project will include the construction of full-width paving, bicycle lanes, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; bridge; street lighting; storm drainage; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$2,900,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$1,100,000 Construction ..............................$14,400,000 TOTAL......................................$18,400,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Southeast 256th Street has already reached the point whereby a consistent three-lane roadway section is required to provide safe left-turn access into adjoining properties and accommodate forecast traffic volumes. With the widening of Southeast 256th Street, the bridge at the east end of the project would need to be replaced and elevated above the 100 year flood plain. Sidewalks and bicycle lanes will provide safe access for pedestrians and cyclists. The east end of Southeast 256th Street provides an alternative access to SR 18. 53 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 32 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2014 PROJECT #32: South 208th Street Improvements 84th Avenue South to 96th Way South DESCRIPTION: Rehabilitate the existing pavement to add additional service life to the roadway from 84th Avenue South to 96th Way South. This project will widen the existing roadway to two 14 foot lanes with the addition of concrete curb, gutters, sidewalks, storm drainage and illumination. The project will rebuild failing roadway sections near 93rd Avenue and add a left turn lane from eastbound 208th Street to northbound 92nd Avenue South. Retaining walls and guardrails will be added as needed. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering.................$240,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$135,000 Construction ................................$2,700,000 TOTAL........................................$3,075,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: South 208th Street between 84th Avenue South and 96th Way South is a substandard narrow two-lane roadway that connects 84th Avenue (East Valley Highway) with Southeast 208th Street. This section of roadway cannot accommodate the existing and anticipated traffic volumes and is experiencing pavement and roadway failures that require repair. Widening of the roadway will necessitate the installation of retaining walls and guardrails. 54 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 33 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2014 PROJECT #33: South 196th/192nd Street Corridor – Phase III 84th Avenue South (East Valley Highway) to 108th Avenue Southeast (SR 515) DESCRIPTION: Construct a new five lane roadway from 84th Avenue South (East Valley Highway) to 108th Avenue Southeast (SR 515); including a new bridge over SR 167. Project will include the construction of full-width paving; concrete curb, gutter and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$7,100,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$7,100,000 Construction ..............................$34,600,000 TOTAL......................................$48,800,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID, STP, TIB PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Traffic volumes on existing east-west corridors will exceed the adopted standards if forecasts of economic and residential growth on the East Hill of Kent and jurisdictions to the east of Kent continue as predicted by state and regional planning agencies. Additional roadway capacity must be provided to accommodate this growth within the urban growth boundaries. This project supports GMA policies, helps the City meet its Concurrency Standards, and augments previous investments in this corridor by extending its usefulness as a freight corridor and major east- west connection. 55 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 34 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2009 – 2014 PROJECT #34: Transportation Master Plan Ongoing Citywide Program DESCRIPTION: This project consists of a major update of the Transportation Master Plan including near-term and long range planning of the City’s transportation system needs. Project costs include consultant contracts from transportation planning, concurrency management, public involvement, travel demand and traffic operations modeling and analysis of potential financing strategies to construct, operate and maintain the City’s transportation network. The project includes staff resources, hardware and software to analyze and manage the transportation network and develop implementing legislation and regulations related to the transportation system. Action strategies for monitoring and evaluating the performance of the transportation system will be established. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$1,300,000 Right of Way Acquisition..........................$0 Construction ..............................................$0 TOTAL........................................$1,300,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The City’s Transportation Master Plan is more than 20 years old and needs to be brought into compliance with current Growth Management policies and practices as defined in PSRC’s Destination 2030, the region’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The City must be in compliance with all state, county and regional policies in order to be eligible to apply for competitive grants. The City endeavors to maximize transportation efficiency, investigate methods of measuring concurrency that incorporates all modes of travel, better reflects the ways our community is changing, engages the community in discussions about future transportation investments, and investigates various ways of funding our future transportation needs. 56 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 35 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2009 - 2014 PROJECT #35: Bicycle Improvements Ongoing Citywide Program DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous improvements to the city’s bicycle routes as identified in the Nonmotorized Chapter (Chapter 6) of the Transportation Master Plan. Bicycle lanes are part of individual street improvement projects and are shown separately. Their costs (estimated at $38,800,000) are not reflected here. This project is for shared lane re-striping and signing and for the extension of the shared-use path network. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering………….$108,500 Right of Way Acquisition.................$72,500 Construction ...................................$723,500 TOTAL...........................................$904,500 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The Transportation Master Plan Nonmotorized System study proposed a network of shared-lane routes in a number of transportation corridors to help connect the bicycle system. Lane markings and sign postings can inform motorists and cyclists of those corridors best suited for significant bike use. These shared-lane facilities can provide critical linkages to major cycling activity centers and connections to the shared-use path systems. This project can help achieve the City’s goals for improving mobility, reducing vehicle trips, increasing physical exercise, and improving transportation connectedness. 57 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 36 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2009 - 2014 PROJECT #36: Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance and the Sidewalk System Ongoing Citywide Program DESCRIPTION: Reconstruct and repair existing sidewalks and curb ramps and install new truncated domes and hard-surfaced sidewalks to implement the requirements of the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) consistent with the findings of the Nonmotorized Chapter (Chapter 6) of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and systematically construct new sidewalks as identified in the TMP as Highest/High priorities throughout the City. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$1,720,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$1,150,000 Construction ..............................$11,469,600 TOTAL......................................$14,339,600 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Title II requires that a public entity must evaluate its services, programs, policies, and practices to determine whether they are in compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of the ADA. The ADA requires that an ADA Transition Plan be prepared to describe any structural or physical changes required to make programs accessible. The City of Kent has conducted a self evaluation and prepared a Transition Plan including a prioritized list of projects to bring itself into compliance with the Federal ADA regulations. This program begins working on that list of projects to construct and repair the City’s sidewalk and street/sidewalk transition zones for accessibility for all citizens and begins to address the pedestrian improvements identified in the Transportation Master Plan. This project can help achieve the City’s goals for improving mobility, reducing vehicle trips, increasing physical exercise, and improving transportation connectedness. 58 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 37 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2009 - 2014 PROJECT #37: Guardrail and Safety Improvements Ongoing Citywide Program DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to enhance motorist safety. Candidate projects include Frager Road and 100th Avenue Southeast (near the 22600 block). Upgrade existing guardrail end- treatments as mandated by State and Federal regulations. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering...................$20,000 Right of Way Acquisition..........................$0 Construction ...................................$175,000 TOTAL...........................................$195,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, HES PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with Federal and State regulations and the requirement to eliminate potentially hazardous roadway conditions. 59 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 38 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2009 - 2014 PROJECT #38: Community Based Circulating Shuttles Ongoing Citywide Programs DESCRIPTION: Continue to provide enhanced transit service to meet the needs of the community through the use of fixed-route shuttle service, with demand- responsive routing capabilities. Routes 914/916 serve the Kent Transit Center, Regional Justice Center, Kent City Hall, Green River Community College’s Kent campus, and local shopping and medical facilities. The Route 918 shuttle connects the City’s manufacturing/industrial center with the regional bus and commuter train services at the Kent Transit Center. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering............................$0 Right of Way Acquisition..........................$0 Construction ...................................$252,000 TOTAL...........................................$252,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, CMAQ, King County, ITS PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Routes 914/916 provide mobility and independence to many of the city’s seniors and reduce the need for expensive ACCESS service for many wheelchair-lift service trips. Community circulating shuttles encourage the participation of all ages, all economic groups, all physical abilities, and virtually all of our community in everyday civic life without the isolation and pollution of the automobile for every trip. Commuter shuttles enhance the regional transit/train service by providing the vital link from the home to the Transit Center and from the Transit Center to the workplace, encouraging people to leave their vehicles at home, avoiding the cold start impacts to air quality and reducing congestion on local streets. 60 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 39 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2009 - 2014 PROJECT #39: Transit Now Service Partnership Program Ongoing Citywide Program DESCRIPTION: Transit Now is a voter-approved King County Metro Transit program which provides incentives for local jurisdictions to improve local transit operations by entering into a direct financial partnership with Metro for providing that additional service. Metro will match a partner’s contribution on a 2:1 basis. Transit Now requires a minimum contribution from the partner of $100,000 per year for five (5) years to add service on an existing route or $200,000 per year for five (5) years to add a new route. Kent was successful on two proposals, one to add new daily shuttle service through The Lakes and Riverview communities to the Kent Transit Center, and one to increased frequencies on the Route 153 between Kent and Renton. PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering..............$2,000,000 Right of Way Acquisition..........................$0 Construction ..............................................$0 TOTAL........................................$2,000,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, King County, Commute Trip Reduction Program (CTR) Employers PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Transit service (bus & train) between Kent and downtown Seattle is generally competitive with automobile driving during the commute hours. Transit service within Kent and between Kent and its neighboring jurisdictions has serious deficiencies. Due to low frequency, transit is simply not a viable option for travelers who need to make a trip during the midday, commuters working non-traditional shifts, and peak hour commuters who are concerned that there is no safety net service should they need to travel during the midday. These partnership proposals allow us to buy our way into providing additional service to our community that we would not otherwise be able to obtain. 61 - -AIP - Arterial Improvement Program [State]; CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality [Federal]; FAST – Freight Action Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor; FMSIB – Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board [State], FTA – Federal Transit Administration [Federal]; HES – Hazard Elimination [Federal], ITS – Intelligent Transportation Systems [Federal]; LID –Local Improvement District; PWTF – Public Works Trust Fund Loan [State]; STP – Surface Transportation Program [Federal]; TIA – Transportation Improvement Account; TIB – Transportation Improvement Board [State]; TPP— Transportation Partnership Program [State] 40 CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2009 - 2014 For more information or additional copies of this document contact: Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineering Manager City of Kent, Public Works, Engineering 220 Fourth Avenue South Kent, WA 98032-5895 (253) 856-5585 smullen@ci.kent.wa.us 62 U:\PWCommittee\ActionPage\10 06 08 Lk Meridian Outlet Proj Weatherly Easement.doc PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director Phone: 253-856-5500 Fax: 253-856-6500 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032-5895 Date: September 24, 2008 To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members PW Committee Meeting Date: October 6, 2008 From: Mike Mactutis, P.E., Environmental Engineering Manager Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Subject: Easement-Weatherly Inn/Lake Meridian Outlet Project Summary: The Lake Meridian Outlet Project is included in the Green Duwamish Ecosystem Restoration Program list of projects. Phase 1 was constructed in 2006-2007. Phase 2, which will include a new stream channel from Lake Meridian Outlet to Big Soos Creek, is now in position to receive cost-sharing in 2008 with construction taking place in 2009. Phase 3 construction, which is the final phase of the project, will include the mitigation of wetlands, and a flow splitter to distribute the flow between the existing and new constructed channel. Acquisition of the Weatherly Inn – Kent LLC property easement is needed for Phase 3 of the Lake Meridian Outlet Project. This acquisition will provide the City and USACE access to a specified easement on the Weatherly Inn Kent LLC property for the Lake Meridian Outlet Project. Budget: The easement was appraised at a value of $130.00 and includes the easement area and associated buffers of improvements and potential re-classification of the wetland. Motion: Move to recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the right-of-way acquisition for the Weatherly Inn-Kent LLC easement in the amount of $130.00 for the Lake Meridian Outlet Project subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. 63 This page intentionally left blank. 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 This page intentionally left blank. 80 U:\PWCommittee\ActionPage\2008\10 07 08Parking Lease at 6MG Reservoir.doc PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director Phone: 253-856-5500 Fax: 253-856-6500 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032-5895 Date: October 1, 2008 To: Chair Debbie Ranniger and Public Works Committee Members PW Committee Meeting Date: October 6, 2008 From: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Subject: Parking Lease at the 6 Million Gallon Reservoir Property on 98th Ave. S Background/Summary: On September 19, 2005 the Public Works Committee (PWC) heard a request from the Montessori Plus School (MPS) to utilize a portion of the Northeast 30 feet of the 98th Avenue Reservoir site for overflow parking from MPS. This parking area would be leased from the City at a fair market rate for parking facilities and would only be used during peak times of drop-off and pick-up of children. As a result of this meeting the PWC asked that the Legal Department review the lease and the recommendations of the Hearings Examiner to make sure the lease and hearings examiners conditions were consistent and report back to the PWC. This issue was reviewed by the Legal Department and it was found that we could indeed enter into a Lease Agreement without an impact to the conditions placed on the MPS by the Hearings Examiner, and this was reported back to the PWC at the May 16th, 2005 PWC meeting. However, one of the conditions of the hearings examiner required a re-evaluation of the impact of the MPS to the surrounding neighborhood and James Street traffic one year later. The results of the re-evaluation were that the MPS had met the conditions set by the hearings examiner. It is now three (3) years later and MPS is expanding the use of the facility and will be before the hearings examiner soon to request such approval. MPS would again like to use the Northeast corner of the 98th Avenue Reservoir property for overflow parking. A Parking Lease for this property could bring in up to $9,000 per year. Direction: Does the City Council want to enter into a Lease Agreement for the above property? If so we will bring an agreement document back to the PWC for review at a future meeting. Does the PWC want to hold a Public Meeting about this proposal to get input from the surrounding neighborhood prior to preparation of the Lease Agreement? If so the Public Works Department will set-up the Public Input meeting early November 2008. Motion: Obtain direction from the Public Works Committee whether to proceed forward with Lease Agreement for parking along property owned by the Water Department on 98th Avenue South subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director. 81 This page intentionally left blank. 82 83 This page intentionally left blank. 84 U:\PWCommittee\ActionPage\10 06 08\Skyline Prk Apts Sewer Easement Property Surplus.doc PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director Phone: 253-856-5500 Fax: 253-856-6500 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032-5895 Date: September 22, 2008 To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members PW Committee Meeting Date: October 6, 2008 From: Mark Howlett, Design Engineering Manager Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Subject: Set Public Hearing Date - Skyline Park Apartments Sewer Easement Surplus and Release Summary: The Skyline Park Apartments is located on the east side of Military Road in the 221st block. The property owner constructed a City pump station and sanitary sewer lines in conjunction with the development in 1983. They also dedicated a 120 foot wide easement (Recording no. 8306230045) to the City for these facilities across the west side of the property adjacent to Military Road. Currently, in addition to the sewer facilities, the easement contains a driveway and parking lots. The property owner wishes to construct a new building on a portion of the parking area and has asked that the City release the portion of the sewer easement encumbering the proposed building site. No sewer lines exist or are proposed in this area. The original 120 foot wide easement is substantially more than what is needed for our facilities. The Public Works department has reviewed this request and has determined which portions of the easement are not needed by the City. The proposal is to release all unneeded portions at this time. These portions include the property owner’s proposed building site. The City will retain sufficient easement for the sewer mains. The goal is to eventually remove this pump station from service. In recent years, a gravity sewer main has been extended near the pump station. An additional extension of approximately 3,000 LF is needed to eliminate the pump station. The recommendation is to release all of the easement not needed in the future plan for the sewer mains, but to maintain a temporary easement for the pump station area that falls outside of the easement needed for the sewer mains. Once the pump Motion: Move to recommend Council set November 18, 2008 for the public hearing for the surplus of a portion of the sanitary sewer easement for the Skyline Park Apartment property and to determine by Resolution that the easement is surplus and should be released to the underlying property owner for fair market value and appraisal costs subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.. 85 U:\PWCommittee\ActionPage\10 06 08\Skyline Prk Apts Sewer Easement Property Surplus.doc station is eliminated, the temporary easement will no longer be in effect. See the attached map for the location of the existing sewer facilities and easement and recommended easement release area. The easement release area is approximately 28,500 square feet in size. The Public Works Department has obtained an appraisal for the easement release. The opinion of fair market value is $55,000 and the appraisal cost was $3,500. RCW 35.94.040 requires that the City determine, after a public hearing and by resolution of the city council that property originally acquired for public utility purposes is surplus to the City’s needs and is not required for providing continued public utility service and should be leased, sold or conveyed. 86 87 88 89 This page intentionally left blank. 90 91 This page intentionally left blank. 92 1 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Larry R. Blanchard, Public Works Director Phone: 253-856-5500 Fax: 253-856-6500 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032-5895 Date: October 2, 2008 To: Chair Debbie Raplee and Public Works Committee Members PW Committee Meeting Date: October 6, 2008 From: Mark Howlett, Design Engineering Manager Through: Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director Subject: Update on Proposed LID 363: S. 224th Street Project Summary: Council approved the S. 224th Street project on April 1, 2008. The project will complete the S. 228th/224th Street Corridor between East Valley Highway and Benson Road. The project has been planned since the mid-80’s, and is one of the cross-valley corridors that Kent has developed through the use of Environmental Mitigation Agreements (EMAs). As we have reported to Council at past meetings, development in the area of this road improvement was allowed assuming the S. 224th Street project would be built to accommodate the additional traffic that development generates. Since 1986 each development was required to sign an EMA agreeing to fund a portion of the project cost and not to protest the formation of a Local Improvement District that would provide for payment of the obligation over time. Many property owners have already paid their obligation under their EMA; however, a majority have not. In order to complete the needed funding to enable the City to proceed with this project, the Public Works Department is pursuing the formation of a Local Improvement District (L.I.D.) to secure the funding. The Engineering Section has developed an L.I.D. proposal and will send an information packet to all of the property owners in the L.I.D. Included will be information regarding the project, explanation of the L.I.D. process and proposed preliminary assessments. A property owner meeting will also be scheduled. Council approval of the S. 224th Street project included directing Public Works to develop a Design Review Committee made up of interested individuals who will work with staff on project implementation and design elements. We have a preliminary list of 15 volunteers to date, and are planning the group’s first meeting on October 30, 2008 at 5:00 PM. For Information only. 93