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Public Works Committee Agenda
40 A. Councilmembers: Brenda Fincher • Dana Ralph • Dennis Higgins, Chair
�� KENT
WASHINGTON
May 19, 2014
4:00 p.m.
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for May 5, 2014 YES None 03 03
2. Parking Zone Amendment YES Ben Wolters 05 07
3. SE 2561h Street Sanitary Sewer Connection Charge YES Mark Madfai 05 19
4. Professional Services Agreement/Tierra Right of YES Mark Madfai 05 25
Way Consultants for Railroad Relocation Services
5. Information Only/Update on May 17, NO Gina Hungerford 08 43
TeamUp2CleanUp Event &June 7, Recycling Event
6. Information Update/Green River System Wide NO Mike Mactutis 10 45
Improvement Framework
7. Draft 2015-2020 Six-Year Transportation NO Monica Whitman 30 47
Improvement Plan
Unless otherwise noted, the Public Works Committee meets at 4:00 p.m. on the 1't&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.
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(253) 856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at
1-800-833-6388.
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Public Works Committee Minutes
May 5, 2014
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Committee Chair, Dennis Higgins and Committee members Dana Ralph and Brenda Fincher were
present. The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m.
Item 1 — Approval of Meeting Minutes Dated April 21, 2014:
Committee member Ralph MOVED to approve the minutes of April 21, 2014. The motion
was SECONDED by Committee member Fincher and PASSED 3-0.
Item 2 — Consultant Services Agreement with GeoEngineers for the Mill Creek
Neighborhood Low Impact Development:
Todd Hunsdorfer, Conservation Coordinator, explained that the scope of work by GeoEngineers
focuses on determining site suitability, low impact development, best management practices,
soils testing, ground water monitoring, geology and hydrology in the Mill Creek neighborhood. He
showed a slide on the proposed site area between James and Smith in the Mill Creek area.
Hunsdorfer noted that the grant is funded 100% and his presentation showed examples of
different types of treatments.
Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign
a Consultant Services Agreement with GeoEngineers, in an amount not to exceed
$52,186 to provide geotechnical engineering services for the Mill Creek Neighborhood
Low Impact Development Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to
the City Attorney and Public Works Director. The motion was SECONDED by Committee
member Ralph and PASSED 3-0.
Item 3 — Aquatic Lands Easements — Sanitary Sewer & Pedestrian Bridge:
Kelly Peterson, Special Projects Manager, stated staff worked with the Washington Department of
Natural Resources to develop a 30-year aquatic lands easements for an existing pedestrian
bridge and sanitary sewer attached to this bridge. Peterson noted that these facilities serve the
Riverview neighborhood on the west side of the Green River.
Committee member Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign
Aquatic Lands Easements from the Washington Department of Natural Resources for
the existing sanitary sewer and pedestrian bridge crossing over the Green River,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Fincher and PASSED 3-0.
Item 4 — Information Only - Parking Zones Amendment:
Economic & Community Development Director Ben Wolters stated that downtown businesses
have changed from retail goods to more about services and to accommodate the interests of their
clients, the need is for more than two-hour parking. After receiving a grant from King County, a
parking consultant was hired to help evaluate the city's overall parking needs. Also, the Kent
Downtown Partnership formed a parking committee to partner with us and give their
recommendations. Based upon these recommendations and recommendations from city staff in a
variety of departments, Wolters provided an overview of the parking recommendations for
parking zones in downtown Kent.
Information Only/No Motion Required
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Item 5 - Information Only - Litter Reduction Campaign TeamUp2CleanUp Event:
Gina Hungerford, Conservation Coordinator, stated that the TeamUp2CleanUp event will be held
on Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Residents, businesses and organizations
are invited to register now at http://KentWA.ciov/TalkinciTrash. Hungerford gave out the location
and address for the three check-in/supply stations where volunteers can pick up bags and gloves
on event day:
Downtown - Kherson Park, 307 West Gowe Street
East Hill - Golden Steer Steak & Rib House parking lot, 23826 1041h Ave SE
West Hill - Trinity Community Church parking lot, 3807 Reith Road
In order to make sure the event is not "all work and no play," Hungerford said that there will be a
fun scavenger hunt and a photo contest! For more information about the cleanup event contact
Gina Hungerford at (253) 856-5549.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Item 6 - Information Only - Briefing on Upcoming Metro Service Cuts:
Monica Whitman, Senior Transportation Planner, gave a briefing on the system-wide impacts to
the Metro Transit bus routes with the failure of Proposition 1. Metro is proposing to reduce 160/0
of the entire metro system, which is equivalent to 550,000 hours, 72 routes deleted, 84 reduced
or revised, 58 routes intact. Metro proposed four service changes to take place: September 2014,
February 2015, June 2015, and September 2015. Kent will have a significant impact on the first
and second service changes. Nine routes are proposed to be deleted (Routes: 152, 158, 159,
161, 173, 190, 192, 913 and 916), four routes are proposed to be revised or reduced (Routes
157, 168, 197, and 918), and 8 routes remain unchanged. Kent is a peak-oriented city and has
the most peak oriented system in the county. Metro followed their services guidelines that set
priorities for these cuts. She also noted that Metro is holding open houses for the public to speak
on specific concerns.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Item 7 - Information Only - 212th/228th Railroad Grade Separation Funding Options:
Chad Bieren, City Engineer, gave a presentation on previous funding sources for grade separation
projects completed by the City. He stated that at the meeting with the Washington State Freight
Mobility Strategic Investment Board, they were looking for a funding plan and assurance that the
city would be able to complete these projects. Bieren noted that the City will continue to look for
outside funding but the most logical is the formation of a Local Improvement District (LID) which
will have a lot of benefit to the properties in the valley.
Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, gave more details on LID funding options. He noted that the
City would need to move forward to show the Freight Mobility Board some type of action toward
forming an LID.
Information Only/No Motion Required
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Item 8 - Information Only/Transportation Funding Options:
- Solid Waste Utility Franchise
- Transportation Benefit District
Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, gave an update on the Transportation Benefit District (TBD).
LaPorte pointed out that if the City Council was to form a Transportation Benefit District it would
generate $1.4 million a year using an increase of $20 in the license tab fee.
Kelly Peterson updated the committee on the solid waste utility and impacts that solid waste
vehicles have on our city streets. There was some discussion about a franchise fee, which would
require a contract re-negotiation with Republic.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Item 9 - Information Only — Desimone Levee Repair Schedule:
Design Engineering Supervisor, Ken Langholz explained that the Desimone levee is located in
Tukwila and that work on the Briscoe and Desimone levees were approved concurrently by the
King County Flood Control District. The City is pursuing permits from Tukwila for Levee Reach 1
of the project.
Langholz stated that because of the new damage to Levee Reach 1 staff would like to expedite
the project by, staff would like to go out for bidding the steel sheet piles under separate contract
this would enable the repair work to progress as rapidly as possible.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Item 10 — Update on Railroad Issues:
Public Works Director LaPorte explained the differences between the Union Pacific Railroad track
and the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. He stated that there was a problem last week with
the preemption devices causing the gates to stay down for over 20 minutes. Unfortunately, the
City doesn't have any right to access those signal cabinets. They are controlled by the railroad,
the Federal Rail Administration, and the Utilities and Transportation Commission.
Chad Bieren, City Engineer, noted that we have had no explanation from the railroad as why or
what the issue was.
Information Only/No Motion Required
The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth
Council Committee Recorder
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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
Fred Satterstrom, AICP, Director
• Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
KENT
WASH INGTON Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: May 15, 2014
To: Chair Dennis Higgins and Public Works Committee
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 19, 2014
From: Ben Wolters, Economic & Community Development Director
Subject: Parking Zones Amendment
Item - 2
MOTION: Recommend to the full City Council
Approval/Denial/Modification of an amendment to 9.38.060 of the Kent
City Code, entitled "Two (2) hour parking zones," increasing the parking
to four (4) hour parking zones.
SUMMARY:
The Committee received a briefing on this action item at their May 51h meeting. As a
collaborative effort with the Kent Downtown Partnership and City Economic &
Community Development and Police Departments, and informed by an analysis of
downtown parking through the Kent Policy Demonstration Project, the proposal
amends parking zones to better align with customer and employee parking needs
and clear enforcement parameters in downtown. The demonstration project was
under the umbrella of Metro's Right-Sized Parking Project and provides for
implementation of a parking policy change that enables priced and 'right-sized'
parking in downtown Kent. The demonstration project included an inventory of
existing on-street and off-street stalls as well as consultant-recommended solutions
to identified parking challenges and barriers in the downtown. One of the
recommended solutions is to better manage parking supply to assure customers get
priority to on-street/curb access to downtown businesses.
BACKGROUND:
The Downtown Subarea Action Plan represents the community's vision for the
urban center and serves as a basis for development in the center by providing a
framework for project-level planning. The DSAP focuses on actions to implement
the objectives and ideas presented in the vision. These recommended actions
include regulatory measures, capital investments, and public programs.
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Policy T-2 of the DSAP states, Take actions to ensure that adequate public parking
is available to support existing uses and facilitate future development in the Urban
Center. This includes efficient management of on-street spaces and future
development and enhancement of structured, off-street parking.
The Kent Downtown Partnership and City Economic & Community Development and
Police Departments identified changes to parking zones to assure customers get
priority to on-street/curb access to downtown businesses, accommodate employee
parking in areas removed from customer prioritized areas, and accommodate
enforcement efforts by limiting the number of different parking zones. Additionally,
as part of a demonstration project under the King County Metro Right-sized Parking
Project, Rick Williams Consulting identified challenges and barriers for downtown
Kent parking and recommended strategies to address the challenges. The
challenges included consistent information of parking expectations to businesses,
employees, and customers; support of a long-term goal of assuring that customers
get priority to on-street/curb access to downtown businesses; specifically dedicated
employee parking; and focused enforcement of parking policies. Recommended
solutions to the parking challenges include creating distinct parking areas to reduce
conflicts between visitors and employees, and initiating limited parking enforcement
activities in the downtown to assure existing time zones are honored and system
utilization/turnover is operating as intended.
The proposed changes to the on-street parking zones in the downtown support the
recommended solutions to parking challenges in downtown.
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cc: Ben Wolters,ECD Director
Fred Satterstrom,AICP,Planning Director
Charlene Anderson,AICP,Planning Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council.4f the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Section
9.38.060 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Two -(2)
hour parking zones," increasing the parking to (4)
four hour parking zones.
RECITALS
A. Right Size Parking (RSP) is a three year grant project funded
by the Federal Highway Administration's Value Pricing Pilot Program and
managed by King County Metro- The overarching goal of the project is to
foster livable communities by optimizing the allocation of parking
resources.
B. The amount of parking is optimized, i.e., right sized, when it
strikes a balance between supply and demand, and the challenge lies in
determining the correct balance with confidence.
C. King County Metro approved the Kent Policy Demonstration
Project to provide for the implementation of a pilot project supporting
jurisdictional parking policy change that enables priced and 'right-sized'
parking in downtown Kent. The overall objective of this Project is to
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ensure parking is managed for livability and economic development within
the downtown area through right-sizing the parking supply.
D. With support from King County Metro and the City of Kent,
Rick Williams Consulting (RWC) conducted a comprehensive study of
parking occupancy and utilization in downtown Kent. Information derived
from this study was used to (a) develop a better understanding of the
actual use dynamics of parking within the downtown on a 'typical day,' (b)
provide a foundation of objective data upon which meaningful parking
management strategies can be established and implemented and, (c)
assist the community in taking advantage of opportunities that will
strengthen Kent's downtown and adjoining commercial areas. Strategies
developed will result in better management of on-street parking to support
smart growth for multifamily development as it is integrated into the
downtown. Right-sizing will also minimize the impact of off-street parking
on land use and support a more compact urban form that is well connected
to transit and other alternative mode systems (e.g., bike, walk, rideshare).
E. The consultant" team identified challenges and barriers for
downtown parking strategies to address, including among other strategies,
consistent information. of parking expectations to businesses, employees,
and customers; support of a long-term goal of assuring that customers get
priority to 'on-street/curb access to downtown businesses; specifically
dedicated employee; parking; and focused enforcement of parking policies.
F. Recommended near-term strategies for solving the parking
challenges in downtown include creating distinct parking areas to reduce
conflicts between visitors and employees, and initiating limited parking
enforcement activities in the downtown to assure existing time zones are
honored and system utilization/turnover is operating as intended.
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. -Amendment. Section 9.38 of the Kent City
Code, entitled, "Parking," is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 9.38.060. Two (2) hour parking zones.
A. Except for KCC 9.38.070 and permits issued by the city facilities
manager under KCC 9.38.170, at such times as the director of public
works or designee shall place the appropriate sign, it shall be illegal to
park any motor or other vehicle for an uninterrupted period in excess of
two (2) hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on either
side of, unless otherwise indicated, the following streets, public parking
lots, public parking garages,: or portions thereof:
1. Centennial Parking ,Garage: that portion of the first floor as
posted.
2. City; Hall parking lot between City Hall and the Centennial
Building: all parking` stalls unless otherwise posted.
3. East Pioneer Street: from Central Avenue North easterly
approximately one hundred fifty (150) feet to the alley east of Central
Avenue North, south side only.
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4. First Avenue North and First Avenue South: from a point two
hundred (200) feet north of West Meeker Street to West Titus Street.
5. Railroad Avenue North and Railroad Avenue South: from East
James Street to East Plee'EeFSmith Street, east side only; and from East
,ekerSmith Street to East Gowe Street.
6. Ramsay Way: from two hundred thirty._(230) feet east of 4th
Avenue North to three hundred fifty (350) feet east of 4th Avenue North.
7. Ramsay Way: from four hundred forty (440) feet ,east of 4th
Avenue North to five hundred twenty (520):feet east of 4th Avenue North,
south side only.
S. Ramsay Way: from four hundred eighty (480) feet east of 4th
Avenue North to five hundred twenty (520) feet east of 4th Avenue North,
north side only.
9. Ramsay Way: from thirty (30) feet north of West Temperance
Street to one hundred fifty (150) feet north of West Temperance Street.
10. i Second Avenue North and Second Avenue South: from West
Harrison Street to West Titus Streetand the two (2) nqaFlEed paFlEing stalls
en the east side ef West Titus StFeet.
11. State Avenue North and State Avenue South: from East Smith
Street to East ,TeekerGowe Street.
12. West Gowe Street and East Gowe Street: from Fourth Avenue
South to Central Avenue South.
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13. West Meeker Street and East Meeker Street: from Fourth
Avenue to State Avenue.
14. West Harrison Street: from Fourth Avenue North to Second
Avenue North.
15. West Titus Street: from Second Aven[ae'South to First Avenue
South, north side only.
Provided, that this section shall not apply on Sundays or holidays,
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions .of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of thirtydollars ($30).
Vehicles parked in violation of this section are subject to impoundment as
provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.065. Four (4) hour garkina zones.
A. Except for KCC 9.38.070 and permits issued by the city facilities
manager under KCC 9.38.170, at such times as the director of public
works or designee shall place the appropriate sign, it shall be illegal to
park any motor :or other vehicle for an uninterrupted period in excess of
four (4) hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on either
side of, unless otherwise indicated, the following streets, public parking
lots, public parking garages, or portions thereof:
1. Railroad Avenue North and Railroad Avenue South: from East
Smith Street to East Gowe Street.
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Provided, that this section shall not apply on Sundays or holidays.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of thirty dollars ($30).
Vehicles parked in violation of this section are subiect to impoundment as
provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.070 Holiday parking — Penalty.,
A. From the day after Thanksgiving until January 2nd of.the following
year, all two (2) hour parking zones shall be considered three (3) hour
parking zones, and it shall be illegal to park any motor or other vehicle for
an uninterrupted period in excess of three (3) hours between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the roadways designated ;in KCC 9.38.060 as
two (2) hour parking zones. There shall be no enforcement of limited
duration parking restrictions, in those zones designated for two (2) hour
parking, on Saturdays during the period from the day after Thanksgiving
until January 2nd of!the following year.
B. A violation of--this section shall be an infraction and punishable by a
monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles parked in violation of this
section are subject to impoundment as provided by law.
SECTION 2;' Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
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SECTION 3, — SeverabilitY. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, that
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and that remaining portion shall maintain its full force and
effect.
SECTION 4, — Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage and publication, as
provided by law.
SUZETTt COOKE," MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR"FITZPATRICK, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: day of 2014.
APPROVED: day of 2014.
PUBLISHED: day of 2014.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
J/Vw� Timothy 3. LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
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WASH IvGroN Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: May 2, 2014
To: Chair Dennis Higgins and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 19, 2014
From: Mark Madfai, P.E., Engineering Supervisor
Through: Mark Howlett, P.E., Design Engineering Manager
Tim LaPorte, P.E., Public Works Director
Subject: SE 256th Street Sanitary Sewer Connection Charge
Item - 3
MOTION: Move to recommend Council authorize the Public Works
Department to establish a sanitary sewer connection charge for 10940 SE
256th Street subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
Summary:
SE 256th Street is currently under construction from Kent Kangley Road to 116th
Ave SE. The road is being improved and widened. It was determined that there
were two properties that did not have sewer stubs available. The stubs were
included in the project construction so that these properties will not have to trench
into the new road to hook up to the sewer at a later date. One property paid its
cost up front. The other did not. This property is shown on the attached map. The
sewer utility will need to recover the stub cost when the property connects to the
sanitary sewer.
Address: 10940 SE 256th Street
Tax Lot: #2022059217
Sanitary sewer connection charge: $12,190.63
Budget Impact:
At the time the property connects to the sanitary sewer, the City will receive
reimbursement for previous expenditures.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: May 9, 2014
To: Chair Dennis Higgins and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 19, 2014
From: Mark Madfai, Design Engineering Supervisor
Through: Timothy J. LaPorte, P.E., Public Works Director
Subject: Consultant Services Agreement with Tierra Right of Way for the
Lower/Lowest Russell Road Levee
Item - 4
Motion:
Move to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant
Services Agreement with Tierra Right of Way in an amount not to exceed
$36,450 to provide property relocation services for properties along the
Russell Road Lower-Lowest Levee, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
Summary:
The King County Flood Control District recently decided to have King County take the
lead on design for the Russell Road Lower-Lowest Levee reach that extends from S.
231't Way to S. 212th St. King County is currently researching alternatives for the
alignment of the new levee. Since the City was the lead and had identified locations
where property needed to be purchased in order to construct a secondary levee, King
County agreed that the City remain the lead on the property acquisitions. The
properties identified include two full property acquisitions of residential parcels. Two
other parcels were purchased last year. Offers have been made on the remaining two
parcels which will require relocation services. These properties would need to be
purchased independent of a final levee alternative due to their proximity to the river.
This contract will also provide for a cost estimate to provide relocation for the Noble
Pacific Warehouse in order to give the City a better idea of the potential costs if a full
acquisition of the property is to be made.
Budget Impact:
Funding for this contract is included in the existing project budget.
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KENT
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
between the City of Kent and
Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd.
THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Kent, a Washington municipal corporation
(hereinafter the "City"), and Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd. organized under the laws of the
State of Arizona, located and doing business at 1575 East River Road, Suite 201, Tucson, AZ
85718, Phone: (520) 319-2106/Fax (520) 323-3326, Contact: Mack Dickerson (hereinafter the
"Consultant").
I. DESCRIPTION OF WORK.
Consultant shall perform the following services for the City in accordance with the
following described plans and/or specifications:
The Consultant shall provide services for relocation planning and relocation
assistance for the Lower and Lowest Russell Road Levee Project. For a description,
see the Consultant's Scope of Work which is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated
by this reference.
Consultant further represents that the services furnished under this Agreement will be
performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices within the Puget Sound
region in effect at the time those services are performed.
II. TIME OF COMPLETION. The parties agree that work will begin on the tasks
described in Section I above immediately upon the effective date of this Agreement. Consultant
shall complete the work described in Section I by December 31, 2014.
III. COMPENSATION.
A. The City shall pay the Consultant, based on time and materials, an amount not to
exceed Thiry Six Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($36,450.00), for the
services described in this Agreement. This is the maximum amount to be paid
under this Agreement for the work described in Section I above, and shall not be
exceeded without the prior written authorization of the City in the form of a
negotiated and executed amendment to this agreement. The Consultant agrees
that the hourly or flat rate charged by it for its services contracted for herein shall
remain locked at the negotiated rate(s) for a period of one (1) year from the
effective date of this Agreement. The Consultant's billing rates shall be as
delineated in Exhibit A.
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B. The Consultant shall submit monthly payment invoices to the City for work
performed, and a final bill upon completion of all services described in this
Agreement. The City shall provide payment within forty-five (45) days of receipt of
an invoice. If the City objects to all or any portion of an invoice, it shall notify the
Consultant and reserves the option to only pay that portion of the invoice not in
dispute. In that event, the parties will immediately make every effort to settle the
disputed portion.
IV. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The parties intend that an Independent
Contractor-Employer Relationship will be created by this Agreement. By their execution of this
Agreement, and in accordance with Ch. 51.08 RCW, the parties make the following
representations:
A. The Consultant has the ability to control and direct the performance and
details of its work, the City being interested only in the results obtained
under this Agreement.
B. The Consultant maintains and pays for its own place of business from which
Consultant's services under this Agreement will be performed.
C. The Consultant has an established and independent business that is eligible
for a business deduction for federal income tax purposes that existed before
the City retained Consultant's services, or the Consultant is engaged in an
independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business of the
same nature as that involved under this Agreement.
D. The Consultant is responsible for filing as they become due all necessary tax
documents with appropriate federal and state agencies, including the Internal
Revenue Service and the state Department of Revenue.
E. The Consultant has registered its business and established an account with
the state Department of Revenue and other state agencies as may be
required by Consultant's business, and has obtained a Unified Business
Identifier (UBI) number from the State of Washington.
F. The Consultant maintains a set of books dedicated to the expenses and
earnings of its business.
V. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without
cause, upon providing the other party thirty (30) days written notice at its address set forth on
the signature block of this Agreement. After termination, the City may take possession of all
records and data within the Consultant's possession pertaining to this project, which may be
used by the City without restriction. If the City's use of Consultant's records or data is not
related to this project, it shall be without liability or legal exposure to the Consultant.
VI. DISCRIMINATION. In the hiring of employees for the performance of work under
this Agreement or any subcontract, the Consultant, its subcontractors, or any person acting on
behalf of the Consultant or subcontractor shall not, by reason of race, religion, color, sex, age,
sexual orientation, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability,
discriminate against any person who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the
employment relates. Consultant shall execute the attached City of Kent Equal Employment
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Opportunity Policy Declaration, Comply with City Administrative Policy 1.2, and upon completion
of the contract work, file the attached Compliance Statement.
VII. INDEMNIFICATION. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its
officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries,
damages, losses or suits, including all legal costs and attorney fees, arising out of or in
connection with the Consultant's performance of this Agreement, except for that portion of the
injuries and damages caused by the City's negligence.
The City's inspection or acceptance of any of Consultant's work when completed shall not
be grounds to avoid any of these covenants of indemnification.
Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW
4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or
damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Consultant
and the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers, the Consultant's liability
hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Consultant's negligence.
IT IS FURTHER SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED HEREIN CONSTITUTES THE CONSULTANT'S WAIVER OF
IMMUNITY UNDER INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE, TITLE 51 RCW, SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF
THIS INDEMNIFICATION. THE PARTIES FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE MUTUALLY
NEGOTIATED THIS WAIVER.
In the event Consultant refuses tender of defense in any suit or any claim, if that tender
was made pursuant to this indemnification clause, and if that refusal is subsequently determined
by a court having jurisdiction (or other agreed tribunal) to have been a wrongful refusal on the
Consultant's part, then Consultant shall pay all the City's costs for defense, including all
reasonable expert witness fees and reasonable attorneys' fees, plus the City's legal costs and
fees incurred because there was a wrongful refusal on the Consultant's part.
The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
VIII. INSURANCE. The Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the
Agreement, insurance of the types and in the amounts described in Exhibit B attached and
incorporated by this reference.
IX. EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION. The City will provide its best efforts to provide
reasonable accuracy of any information supplied by it to Consultant for the purpose of
completion of the work under this Agreement.
X. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. Original documents,
drawings, designs, reports, or any other records developed or created under this Agreement
shall belong to and become the property of the City. All records submitted by the City to the
Consultant will be safeguarded by the Consultant. Consultant shall make such data, documents,
and files available to the City upon the City's request. The City's use or reuse of any of the
documents, data and files created by Consultant for this project by anyone other than
Consultant on any other project shall be without liability or legal exposure to Consultant.
XI. CITY'S RIGHT OF INSPECTION. Even though Consultant is an independent
contractor with the authority to control and direct the performance and details of the work
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authorized under this Agreement, the work must meet the approval of the City and shall be
subject to the City's general right of inspection to secure satisfactory completion.
XII. WORK PERFORMED AT CONSULTANT'S RISK. Consultant shall take all
necessary precautions and shall be responsible for the safety of its employees, agents, and
subcontractors in the performance of the contract work and shall utilize all protection necessary
for that purpose. All work shall be done at Consultant's own risk, and Consultant shall be
responsible for any loss of or damage to materials, tools, or other articles used or held for use in
connection with the work.
XIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
A. Recyclable Materials. Pursuant to Chapter 3.80 of the Kent City Code, the City
requires its contractors and consultants to use recycled and recyclable products whenever
practicable. A price preference may be available for any designated recycled product.
B. Non-Waiver of Breach. The failure of the City to insist upon strict performance of
any of the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, or to exercise any option
conferred by this Agreement in one or more instances shall not be construed to be a waiver or
relinquishment of those covenants, agreements or options, and the same shall be and remain in
full force and effect.
C. Resolution of Disputes and Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. If the parties are unable
to settle any dispute, difference or claim arising from the parties' performance of this
Agreement, the exclusive means of resolving that dispute, difference or claim, shall only be by
filing suit exclusively under the venue, rules and jurisdiction of the King County Superior Court,
King County, Washington, unless the parties agree in writing to an alternative dispute resolution
process. In any claim or lawsuit for damages arising from the parties' performance of this
Agreement, each party shall pay all its legal costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending or
bringing such claim or lawsuit, including all appeals, in addition to any other recovery or award
provided by law; provided, however, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the
City's right to indemnification under Section VII of this Agreement.
D. Written Notice. All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the
parties at the addresses listed on the signature page of the Agreement, unless notified to the
contrary. Any written notice hereunder shall become effective three (3) business days after the
date of mailing by registered or certified mail, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if sent to
the addressee at the address stated in this Agreement or such other address as may be
hereafter specified in writing.
E. Assignment. Any assignment of this Agreement by either party without the written
consent of the non-assigning party shall be void. If the non-assigning party gives its consent to
any assignment, the terms of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and no
further assignment shall be made without additional written consent.
F. Modification. No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of
the City and Consultant.
G. Entire Agreement. The written provisions and terms of this Agreement, together
with any Exhibits attached hereto, shall supersede all prior verbal statements of any officer or
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other representative of the City, and such statements shall not be effective or be construed as
entering into or forming a part of or altering in any manner this Agreement. All of the above
documents are hereby made a part of this Agreement. However, should any language in any of
the Exhibits to this Agreement conflict with any language contained in this Agreement, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail.
H. Compliance with Laws. The Consultant agrees to comply with all federal, state, and
municipal laws, rules, and regulations that are now effective or in the future become applicable
to Consultant's business, equipment, and personnel engaged in operations covered by this
Agreement or accruing out of the performance of those operations.
I. City Business License Required. Prior to commencing the tasks described in Section
I, Contractor agrees to provide proof of a current city of Kent business license pursuant to
Chapter 5.01 of the Kent City Code.
3. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall constitute an original, and all of which will together constitute this one
Agreement.
IN WITNESS, the parties below execute this Agreement, which shall become
effective on the last date entered below.
CONSULTANT: CITY OF KENT:
By: By:
(signature) (signature)
Print Name: Print Name: Suzette Cooke
Its Its Mayor
(title)
DATE: DATE:
NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: NOTICES TO BE SENT TO:
CONSULTANT: CITY OF KENT:
Mack Dickerson Timothy 3. LaPorte, P.E.
Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd. City of Kent
1575 East River Road, Suite 201 220 Fourth Avenue South
Tucson, AZ 85718 Kent, WA 98032
(520) 319-2106 (telephone) (253) 856-5500 (telephone)
(520) 323-3326 (facsimile) (253) 856-6500 (facsimile)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kent Law Department
Terre Right of Way-LL Russell Rd/WllIms-Dixon
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DECLARATION
CITY OF KENT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
The City of Kent is committed to conform to Federal and State laws regarding equal opportunity.
As such all contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who perform work with relation to this
Agreement shall comply with the regulations of the City's equal employment opportunity
policies.
The following questions specifically identify the requirements the City deems necessary for any
contractor, subcontractor or supplier on this specific Agreement to adhere to. An affirmative
response is required on all of the following questions for this Agreement to be valid and binding.
If any contractor, subcontractor or supplier willfully misrepresents themselves with regard to the
directives outlines, it will be considered a breach of contract and it will be at the City's sole
determination regarding suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement;
The questions are as follows:
1. I have read the attached City of Kent administrative policy number 1.2.
2. During the time of this Agreement I will not discriminate in employment on the basis of
sex, race, color, national origin, age, or the presence of all sensory, mental or physical
disability.
3. During the time of this Agreement the prime contractor will provide a written statement to
all new employees and subcontractors indicating commitment as an equal opportunity
employer.
4. During the time of the Agreement I, the prime contractor, will actively consider hiring and
promotion of women and minorities.
5. Before acceptance of this Agreement, an adherence statement will be signed by me, the
Prime Contractor, that the Prime Contractor complied with the requirements as set forth
above.
By signing below, I agree to fulfill the five requirements referenced above.
By:
Fo r:
Title:
Date:
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CITY OF KENT
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
NUMBER: 1.2 EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 1998
SUBJECT: MINORITY AND WOMEN SUPERSEDES: April 1, 1996
CONTRACTORS APPROVED BY Jim White, Mayor
POLICY:
Equal employment opportunity requirements for the City of Kent will conform to federal and
state laws. All contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers of the City must guarantee
equal employment opportunity within their organization and, if holding Agreements with the City
amounting to $10,000 or more within any given year, must take the following affirmative steps:
1. Provide a written statement to all new employees and subcontractors indicating
commitment as an equal opportunity employer.
2. Actively consider for promotion and advancement available minorities and women.
Any contractor, subcontractor, consultant or supplier who willfully disregards the City's
nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements shall be considered in breach of contract
and subject to suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement.
Contract Compliance Officers will be appointed by the Directors of Planning, Parks, and Public
Works Departments to assume the following duties for their respective departments.
1. Ensuring that contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers subject to these
regulations are familiar with the regulations and the City's equal employment opportunity
policy.
2. Monitoring to assure adherence to federal, state and local laws, policies and guidelines.
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CITY OF KENT
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This form shall be filled out AFTER COMPLETION of this project by the Contractor awarded the
Agreement.
I, the undersigned, a duly represented agent of
Company, hereby acknowledge and declare that the before-mentioned company was the prime
contractor for the Agreement known as that was entered
into on the (date), between the firm I represent and the City of
Kent.
I declare that I complied fully with all of the requirements and obligations as outlined in the City
of Kent Administrative Policy 1.2 and the Declaration City of Kent Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy that was part of the before-mentioned Agreement.
By:
Fo r:
Title:
Date:
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April 24,2014
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Ingrid Willms-Dixon,Project Analyst
City of Kent,Public Works Engineering
4o0 West Gowe Street
Kent,Washington 98032-5895
Re: Right of Way Services:Relocation Plan and Relocation Assistance
Lower and Lowest Russell Road Levee Project
Dear Nis. Wilkins-Dixon:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide the City of Kent (the City) with our estimate of costs related to
relocation planning and relocation to complete the above-referenced project. Along with our proposal, we ',.....
have included a Summary of Qualifications with the resumes of staff that ate available to complete your
project The last two pages of the proposal contain our pricing and staff availability.
Tierra Right of Way Services,Ltd. (Tierra),will comply with Washington State Department of Trausportation
(WSDOT) guidelines, including Local Agency Guidelines and Washington law as stated in Chapter 8.26
RC%K7.
It is our understanding that the City will procure the needed appraisal reports and related valuation services
from their own sources outside of this Request for Proposals (RPT). The City will complete all acquisitions
for the project in-house. It is assumed that the City will also provide the following to complete relocation
activities:
• Appraisal Reports for each parcel
• Title Reports for each parcel
Our proposed price reflecrs this understanding and these assumptions.
Tierra will deliver the Lower and Lowest Russell Road Levee Project within the budget proposed and within
your project schedule.
Our team looks forward to wonting with the City of Kent again to complete this important project to protect
the residents of the City from a 500-year flood event.
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Sincerely,
I
Mack Dickerson, SR/WA,RW-RAC
Vice-President,Right of Way Operations
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Randye K. Ferrick. President & Broker
1575 East River Road, Suite 201 • Tucson, Arizona 85718 • 520.319.2106 • Pax: 520.323.3326
Right of Way m Cultural Resources w Environmental Planning
Fcderel, Sta cc, and Locaf Permitting a G15ICAD Mapping
www,tierra-row.coni
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KFNT Lower and Lowest Russell Road levee Project
Cost F:q$YII' ate
Relocation Plan—Tierra has conferred with NKSDOT to determine the need for Relocation Planning.
According to Mr. Tom Boyd, the Local Agency Real Estate Liaison, a Relocation Plan must be prepared for
any project that will displace one or more occupants. The proposed project will displace two residential
occupants, a non-resident residential owner, and five potential businesses located within the Noble Pacific
warehouse; therefore, a Relocation Plan is requited. The Gagliardi parcel that was in Tierra's October 2012
proposal for this project has been dropped from the project and is not included within any of the costs
shown in this proposal
Tierra recommends that the City provide "Notice to Proceed" with the relocation planning at least 90 clays
prior to the anticipated start date for acquisitions so that the plan is complete before acquisition commences,
in accordance with the Uniform Act. '..
Frequently when fieldwork has commenced for relocation planning, we encounter additional occupants
within residential structures or business entities witivn commercial or residential structures that are unknown
at the project outset. Whcn this occurs,Tierra staff will complete an intervicw with the unknown displacee as
soon as possible so that the project schedule is maintained. We will then notify the City of our findings and
submit a change order for the additional displacee entitlements at the unit rates provided herein for the type
of relocation anticipated.The change order will provide for both the relocation planning and relocation of the
new displacee(s).The City's acceptance of this proposal and award of a contract acknowledges that this event
may occur,and the City will not be unreasonable in granting the change order.
Relocation Services—Tierra completed a field inspection of the project on October 17, 2012, to prepare
this proposal At the time of our field inspection, a "For Rent" sign was placed on the Torgeson property.
The City of Kent has confirmed that a tenant occupies the Torgeson property. This indicates that there will
be two relocations for this parcel: one relocation for the landlord non-resident occupant, and one relocation
for the residential tenant that leases the house on the property owned by Torgeson. Our cost estimate below
identifies separate costs for each. Until such time as the Relocation Plan is complete, Tierra has no way to
truly estimate the relocation costs that will be charged to the City. Our cost estimate therefore assumes these
are no other relocation entitlements other than what is stated herein and that the City has or will not take
protective leasing measures to prevent a new tenant in the Torgeson residence that is available for rent. The
Voss propentyis believed to be owner occupied,and the pricing below reflects this.
On 4/24/14, the City informed Tierra that the owner of the property known as Torgeson has personal
propetty on the property which will need to be moved as part of the relocation. As this is typically not
encountered in relocations with non-resident owners, an adjustment to the price for this relocation has bean
provided to cover the move of Torgeson's personal property.
Based on information provided by die City, the Noble Pacific Warehouse is occupied by the owner,who has li
it bean sprout business. It is also believed that at this site, there are four separate tenants occupying the '..
premises who legally operate four separate businesses. Until the Relocation Plan is complete,it is not known
whether these tenants actually operate businesses within the Noble Pacific Warehouse or if they store
materials at the warehouse.At the request of the. City, Tierra will only complete the relocation plan for the
Noble Pacific Warehouse.
Other Cost Assumptions—The total cost estimate for the combined Relocation Plan and relocation ',
services assumes that the City of Kent will award the entire project to one consultant only and not break up
the work and award it to two or more consultants. In the event that the City does break up the project into
two or more awards,the unit prices and totals herein are no longer valid.
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City of Kent,Washington
�•''',K1EtJ7 Lower and Lowest Russell Road Levee Ptojcct
Cost Table
Item Description Units/Unit Cost Cost
Relocation Plan
2 residential properties with 3
Relocation Plan potential entitlements 3/$900.00 52,700.00 '..
(Voss,Tor eson,Kuno
Noble Pacific Warehouse with 5
Relocation Plan* 5/$1050.00 $5,250.00
potential entitlements
Total Relocation Planning Services: $7,990.00
Relocation Services
Relocation—Residential Voss parcel000620-0017 1/$11,50().0() $11,500.00
Relocation—Residential Torgeson parcel 00620-0011 (Kuno) 1/$11,500.00 $11,500.00
Relocation— $5,500.00
Landlord Non-icsident Toigeson parcel 00620-0011 1/$5,500.00
Owner
Total Relocation Services: $28,900.00
Total Relocation Plan and Relocation Services: $36,450.00
Staff Availability
Staff. Ciutent Availability Avail bility after May 15,2012 ',..
Dave Pan 30% 70%
Ted Par 50% 70%
Coley Lon 30% 40%
Macl:Dickerson 20% 40%
References
The followuig persons may be contacted to provide professional references for Tierra in relation to the
provision of relocation,acquisition,and related services.
WSDOT
Barbara Bulzotni, (206) 440-4208
Snohomish County Public Utility District
Paulo Morgan (retired), (520) 825-9753
Pierce County,Washington
Jennifer Walker(253) 798-7025
Pima County Department of Public Works
Christina Biggs (retired) (520) 730-4230
City of Tucson
Tim Murphy, (520)-837-6712
Dorothy Weideman, (520) 837-6720
City of Phoenix
Larry Long, (602)534-4971
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENTS
Insurance
The Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder
by the Consultant, their agents, representatives, employees or
subcontractors.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance
Consultant shall obtain insurance of the types described below:
1. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned,
hired and leased vehicles. Coverage shall be written on Insurance
Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01 or a substitute form providing
equivalent liability coverage. If necessary, the policy shall be
endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage.
2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO
occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from
premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed
operations, personal injury and advertising injury, and liability
assumed under an insured contract. The City shall be named as an
insured under the Consultant's Commercial General Liability
insurance policy with respect to the work performed for the City
using ISO additional insured endorsement CG 20 10 11 85 or a
substitute endorsement providing equivalent coverage.
3. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial
Insurance laws of the State of Washington.
4. Professional Liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant's
profession.
B. Minimum Amounts of Insurance
Consultant shall maintain the following insurance limits:
1. Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single
limit for bodily injury and property damage of $1,000,000 per
accident.
2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits
no less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general
aggregate and a $1,000,000 products-completed operations
aggregate limit.
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EXHIBIT B (Continued)
3. Professional Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less
than $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 policy aggregate limit.
C. Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following
provisions for Automobile Liability and Commercial General Liability
insurance:
1. The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as
respect the City. Any Insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool
coverage maintained by the City shall be excess of the Consultant's
insurance and shall not contribute with it.
2. The Consultant's insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage
shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30) days
prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has
been given to the City.
3. The City of Kent shall be named as an additional insured on all
policies (except Professional Liability) as respects work performed
by or on behalf of the Consultant and a copy of the endorsement
naming the City as additional insured shall be attached to the
Certificate of Insurance. The City reserves the right to receive a
certified copy of all required insurance policies. The Consultant's
Commercial General Liability insurance shall also contain a clause
stating that coverage shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respects to the
limits of the insurer's liability.
D. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not
less than ANII.
E. Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the
amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the
additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of
the Contractor before commencement of the work.
F. Subcontractors
Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or
shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor.
All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the same insurance
requirements as stated herein for the Consultant.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: May 15, 2014
To: Chair Dennis Higgins and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 19, 2014
From: Gina Hungerford, Conservation Coordinator
Through: Kelly Peterson, AICP, Environmental Conservation Supervisor
Tim LaPorte, P.E., Public Works Director
Subject: Information Only/ TeamUp2CleanUp Event Summary
Recycling Event — June 7, Kent Phoenix Academy
Item - 5
Motion:
Information Items/No Motion Required
Summary:
On May 17, 2014, we hosted "Tea mUp2CleanUpKent" together with the Downtown
Partnership, the Kent Chamber of Commerce, Kent Station & Republic Services.
Over 125 dedicated people participated in the event to make our community shine.
Will provide a summary of the litter cleanup activities and the number of litter-filled
bags received at the May 19th meeting.
On June 7, 2014, from 9:00-3:00, we will be hosting our summer Recycling Event at
the Phoenix Academy parking lot, 11000 SE 264th Street. We'll be accepting all the
usual items including: appliances, toilets & sinks, mattresses, kid's car seats,
batteries, & bulky yard debris. We will also accept up to three file-sized boxes of
documents for shredding. The Northwest Center truck will be on site to collect
clothing and reusable household goods. Flyers with a complete list have been
mailed. The information is also available at: KentRecyles.com.
Budget Impact:
None
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: April 4, 2014
To: Chair Dennis Higgins and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 19, 2014
From: Mike Mactutis, P.E., Environmental Engineering Manager
Through: Tim LaPorte, P.E., Public Works Director
Subject: Information Only/Green River System Wide Improvement
Framework
Item — 6
Information Only/No Motion Required
Summary:
The King County Flood Control District is in the midst of preparing a Green River
System Wide Improvement Framework (SWIF), which is a federal process to analyze
and address issues with levee systems' enrollment status in the federal Levee
Rehabilitation Program. The Green River SWIF includes additional long term planning
elements related to providing higher levels of flood protection and balancing flood
protection with other river priorities such as salmon habitat and recreation.
The SWIF process is under the direction of the King County Flood Control District Board
of Supervisors and Executive Committee, which are advised by the Green River SWIF
Advisory Council and the Green River SWIF Technical Advisory Committee.
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be meeting next on Wednesday May 21
to make a recommendation on appropriate Levels of Protection for the various river
reaches. The Advisory Council and Executive Committee will discuss this issue in June,
followed by a final decision by the Flood Control District Board of Supervisors in July.
The schedule is to evaluate alternative capital improvement projects to meet the Level
of Protection and move forward with a preferred alternative by September, and have a
capital improvement plan approved by November. The final SWIF will be transmitted
to the Corps of Engineers in February, 2015.
Budget Impact:
None
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: May 16, 2014
To: Chair Dennis Higgins and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 19, 2014
From: Monica Whitman, Senior Transportation Planner
Through: Timothy J. LaPorte, P.E., Public Works Director
Subject: Information Only/Draft Six Year Transportation Improvement
Program
Item - 7
Motion:
Information Item/No Motion Required
Summary:
The Draft 2015-2020 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
represents the City's proposed transportation improvement work program for the
next six years. It includes planning studies, street, bicycle, pedestrian, traffic signal,
and transit improvements as well as street maintenance and preservation projects.
State law requires that each city develop a local TIP and that it be updated annually
(RCW 35.77.010). All of the state and federal agencies now require that projects
submitted for a grant application be included in a city's adopted Six Year TIP.
Public Works staff will be presenting how the 2015-2020 Six Year TIP differs from
the 2014-2019 TIP, which was adopted in June of 2014.
Budget Impact:
Each project or program within the TIP has a different budget impact as noted in the
narrative.
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CITY OF KENT
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Table of Contents:
1. Resolution adopting the 2015 — 2020 Six Year TIP (Placeholder)
2. Introduction
3. Listing of the Projects
4. Project Descriptions
5. Map of the Projects (Placeholder)
6. Contact Information
On the cover: Daniel Elementary near SE 248th St and 116th Ave SE
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Introduction
Overview
The 2015-2020 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a short-
range planning document that is updated annually based on needs and policies
identified in the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and 2008 Transportation Master
Plan. It represents Kent's current list of needed projects that may begin work in
the next six years. The document identifies secured or reasonably expected
revenue sources for each of the projects. The Six-Year TIP serves as a draft work
plan for the development of the local transportation network. Once adopted, the
TIP helps to guide funding and implementation priorities during the development of
the transportation portion of the Six -Year Capital Investment Program (CIP). The
CIP can be considered a subset of the TIP. The CIP shows the City-funded portion
of projects and is constrained by current budget forecasts, whereas the TIP shows
the complete project list with the variety of funding sources and partners involved.
Mandated by State Law
State law requires that each city develop a local TIP, that it be updated annually
(RCW 35.77.010), and that it be submitted to the State Department of
Transportation not more than thirty days after its adoption but before July 1st. It
represents an important planning component under the state's Growth Management
Act. For cities to compete for transportation funding grants from Federal and State
sources, granting agencies require that projects be included in the TIP. The Six-
Year Transportation Improvement Program may be revised at any time during the
year by a majority of the Council, after a Public Hearing.
How is the 2015-2020 SIX-YEAR TIP different from the previous year?
PROJECTS ADDED PROJECT TYPE, �COMMENTS ,
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# 6 148th AVE SE Improvements Maintenance/Enhancement Project Added
# Safe Routes to Schools Safety Project Added
Improvements at Daniel Elementary
#8 Safe Routes to Schools Safety Project Added
Improvements at Neel O'Brien
#9 SE 248th St Im rovements Enhancement Project Added
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PROJECTS ADDED PROJECT TYPE COMMENTS
OTHER
#38 Street Preservation Program Ongoing Citywide Program Increased
#39 Residential Traffic Calming Ongoing Citywide Program Increased
#42 Comprehensive Plan Update Ongoing Citywide Program Increased
#43 Channelization Improvements Ongoing Citywide Program Increased
#44 Bicycle System Improvements Ongoing Citywide Program TBD
#45 Sidewalk Program Ongoing Citywide Program TBD
#46 Guardrail and Safety Ongoing Citywide Program Increased
Improvements
#47 Community Based Shuttles I Ongoing Citywide Program I Decreased
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2015 - 2020 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
CITY OF KENT
No. ESTIMATED START DATE DESCRIPTION COSTS
1 2015 Southeast 256th Street Widening Phase II $7,000,000
2 2015 Kent Kangley Pedestrian Safety Improvements $416,000
3 2015 South 226th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation $25,000,000
4 2015 72nd Avenue South Extension $2,700,000
5 2015 Traffic Control Signal System $400,000
6 2015 146th Ave SE Improvements $1,000,000
7 2015 Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meridian Elementary School $448,000
B 2015 Safe Walking Routes to School Improvements at Neely O'Brien Elementary School $350,000
9 2015 Safe Walking Routes to School Improvements at Daniel Elementary School $100,000
10 2015 Kent Regional Trails Connector $1,300,000
11 2015 James Street Bicycle Lanes $1,375,000
11 2015 SE 206th Street&106th Avenue SE(SR 515)Intersection Improvement $710,000
12 2015 South 224th Street Extension $29,000,000
13 2016 Central Avenue South Improvement(Green River Bridge to Willis Street) $4,500,000
14 2016 Willis Street(SR 516)and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements $450,000
15 2016 Willis Street(SR 516)/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade Separation $27,000,000
16 2016 South 212th Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade Separation $27,000,000
17 2017 SE 246th Street Improvements TBD
16 2017 James Street Bicycle Lanes $1,375,000
19 2017 Military Road South at Reith Road $2,180,000
20 2017 Willis Street(SR 516)/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation $20,000,000
21 2017 South 212th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation $27,000,000
22 2016 Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meadow Ridge Elementary School $620,000
23 2016 Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Horizon Elementary $310,000
24 2016 Panther Lake Signal System Integration. $342,000
25 2020 106th Avenue Southeast Extension $5,200,000
26 2020 Smith and Central Avenue Intersection Improvement $1,400,000
27 2020 S 212th Street and 72nd Avenue South Intersection Improvement $690,000
26 2020 SE 240th St and 104th Ave SE(SR 515)Intersection Improvement $1,600,000
29 2020 Military Road South Widening $18,500,000
30 2020 132nd Avenue Southeast Widening,Phase I (Kent Kangley to SE 246th St) $25,100,000
31 2020 132nd Avenue Southeast Widening,Phase II (SE 246th St to SE 240th St) $7,000,000
32 2020 Kent Kangley Road(SR 516)&132nd Avenue SE Intersection Improvement $1,200,000
33 2020 South 260th Street&Pacific Highway South (SR 99)Intersection Improvement $1,250,000
34 2020 SE 256th Street&104th Avenue SE(SR 515)Intersection Improvement $450,000
35 2020 South 212th Street/64th Avenue S Intersection Improvement $1,800,000
36 2020 Meeker Street and Washington Avenue Intersection Improvement $960,000
37 2020 South 272nd Street and Military Road South Intersection Improvements $260,000
245,986,000
ONGOING CITYWIDE PROGRAMS:
36 2015-2020 Street Preservation $72,000,000
39 2015-2020 Residential Traffic Calming Program $3,000,000
40 2015-2020 Traffic Signal Management Program $4,200,000
41 2015-2020 Miscellaneous Intersection Improvements $300,000
42 2015-2020 Comprehensive Plan Update $550,000
43 2015-2020 Channelization Program $2,490,000
44 2015-2020 Bicycle System Improvements TBD
45 2015-2020 Sidewalks,Sidewalk Repair and Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Program TBD
46 2015-2020 Guardrail and Safety Improvements $600,000
47 2015-2020 Community Based Circulating Shuttles $190,000
46 2015-2020 Quiet Zone for Downtown Urban Center $3,500,000
Total: TBD
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PROJECT #1: Southeast 256th Street Widening, Phase II
SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) to 116th Avenue Southeast
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Construct a three lane roadway from SR 516 (Kent Kangley
Road) 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. This project is under construction, retaining wall
work is underway. Surface water has been excavated and
conduit placement is complete. Overall the project is 50%
complete. Additional work is planned in this corridor within the
6 Year planning horizon, see projects #21 and #30.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $1,100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$350,000
Construction .................. $5,500,000
TOTAL ..........................$7,000,000
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. Despite
the lack of suitable pedestrian facilities and extremely harsh
weather in January 2012, over 650 pedestrians per day walked
along this segment of roadway. 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 serve east/west travel demand. The project will
increase the capacity of this roadway by adding a center two-
way left turn lane. This project provides a multi-modal
connection between improvements west and east of this
segment.
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PROJECT #2: Kent Kangley Pedestrian Safety Improvements
104th Avenue SE to 124th Avenue SE
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Add a new mid-block pedestrian crossing of Kent Kangley Road
with median refuge island and Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons. Restripe crosswalks and stop bars, upgrade
pedestrian crossings to countdown message modules and
Americans with Disability Accessible (ADA) standard pedestrian
push buttons. There are a total of 8 intersections that will be
improved by this project and proper signage will be updated
along the entire project length. The project is currently under
design. Construction is expected to begin in 2015.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ........$74,000
Right of Way Acquisition ...............$0
Construction ....................$342,000
TOTAL............................$416,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): Washington State Department of Transportation
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) is one of the most densely
populated corridors in the City. The section from 104th Ave SE
to 124th Ave SE is a congested, mixed land use, Principal
Arterial that is a designated truck route currently operating at
a Level of Service (LOS) E during the PM Peak. The majority
of housing along this portion of SR 516 is high density
multifamily housing that generates a substantial amount of
pedestrian traffic. This section of Kent Kangley is a high
boarding area for transit and is also a popular destination for
senior citizens due to the high concentration of shopping
facilities, banks, medical offices and senior housing. The
project area includes two of the highest collision incident
locations in the City (104th Avenue SE at 256th Street and
116th Avenue SE at Kent Kangley Road). The majority of
collisions reported in the project area from 2006-2008
occurred during the daylight hours with pedestrians over the
age of 18. This project will improve safety through the
construction of these engineering improvements combined
with education and enforcement.
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PROJECT #3: South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad
mainline tracks at South 228th Street. The project will include
the construction of a bridge; four-lane vehicle crossing; full-
width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street
lighting; utilities and appurtenances. Construction is underway,
utilities are being relocated. This project has also been added
to the Washington State Freight Plan.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $1,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $2,500,000
Construction ................ $21,000,000
TOTAL ........................$25,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Port of Seattle, FAST, FMSIB, LID, 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 roadway capacity, decrease
congestion, enhance safety and 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. Construction is underway.
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PROJECT #4: 72"d Avenue South Extension
South 2001h Street to South 196th Street
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: This project completes a missing link by constructing a new
three-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. This project is currently under design.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$300,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........$75,000
Construction .................. $2,325,000
TOTAL ..........................$2,700,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIB, Regional Fire Authority, 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. This roadway connection
provides a direct link from the existing Fire Station on 72nd
Avenue South to the 196th Street corridor, grade-separated
over both the BNSF and UPRR mainline railroad tracks,
dramatically improving emergency response times to a large
area of the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial Center and
warehouse land uses.
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PROJECT #5: Traffic Control Signal System
Citywide
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: The City will purchase and install a master signal controller unit
capable of supporting flashing yellow left turn arrow (FYLTA)
displays for permitted left turns. This project will also purchase
and install traffic signal controllers for up to 29 individual
intersections. Traffic signals will be modified at up to 14
intersections to display FYLTA signal indications for permissive
left turn movements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................$0
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ..................... $400,000
TOTAL .............................$400,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The current central traffic signal control system is not
compatible with flashing yellow left turn arrow displays for
permissive left turn movements. This type of signal display has
been demonstrated to be much more readily understood by
motorists and has resulted in reduced collision rates involving
vehicles turning left during permissive left turn signal phases.
The upgrade to the legacy central control system and more
advanced intersection traffic signal controllers will allow greater
operation flexibility and improved transportation system
efficiency.
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PROJECT #6: 148th Ave SE Improvements
SE 256th Street to SE 240th Street
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Rebuild a section of roadway between SE 256th St North to the
Soos Creek Bridge, raising the road grade 18 inches. Overlay
the section of roadway between SE 256th St and SE 240th St.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......$100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ...............$0
Construction ....................$900,000
TOTAL.........................$1,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 148th Ave SE is classified as a residential collector arterial and
serves as a major north-south corridor serving Kent's East Hill
near Soos Creek. This project will restore the roadway and
prevent overtopping of 148th Ave SE during heavy rain events.
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PROJECT #7: Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meridian Elementary
25621 140th Avenue SE
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Install a traffic signal at the intersection of SE 256th Street and
140th Avenue SE and construct an asphalt pavement walkway
with an extruded curb along SE 256th Street from approximately
134th Avenue SE to 140th Avenue SE. The traffic signal includes
a traffic surveillance camera and interconnect cable to connect
this signal to the rest of the City's traffic control system. This
project also includes education and enforcement elements
including the purchase of an additional Lidar Radar Unit for the
police enforcement.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$65,000
Education/Enforcement..........$83,000
Construction ..................... $300,000
TOTAL .............................$448,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): WSDOT, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Meridian Elementary School is located near the intersection of
SE 256th Street and 140th Avenue SE. The school provides
adult crossing guards to help students cross SE 256th Street.
The level of development in the area has increased to the point
that local traffic in the neighborhood and in the communities to
the east of the school has become especially heavy at the
afternoon bell times. A full traffic signal would assist the
crossing guards, the school children, the parents and teachers
arriving/leaving the school and all the local motorists to
maneuver in an orderly way during times of heavy conflict.
Currently students must walk or bike along a wide shoulder on
SE 256th Street. This project would provide asphalt pavement
adjacent to the signal to assist crossing guards, parents,
students, and motorist.
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PROJECT #8: Safe Walking Routes to School Improvements at Neely
O'Brien Elementary School
6300 N 236th Street
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Install a new traffic signal and pedestrian crosswalk at the
intersection of 64th Avenue South and South 236th Street.
Project includes the relocation of traffic enforcement cameras,
the installation of a traffic camera and an education and
enforcement element.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$50,000
Education/Enforcement..........$50,000
Construction ..................... $250,000
TOTAL .............................$350,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): WSDOT, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Neely O'Brien Elementary School is located near the
intersection of 64th Avenue South and South 236th Street.
Students walking to and from school cross 64th Avenue South,
a minor arterial. This signal project will provide an alternative
walking route for those students that live to the east of 64th
Avenue. Education of the students and traffic enforcement is
also a component of this project.
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PROJECT #9: Safe Walking Routes to School Improvements at Daniel
Elementary School
11310 SE 248th Street
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Relocate existing crosswalk and overhead crosswalk sign to
provide improved access for students walking to and from
school. This project will also improve traffic flow through this
segment of SE 248th. This project includes minor asphalt paving
and education and enforcement elements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$15,000
Education/Enforcement..........$25,000
Construction .......................$60,000
TOTAL .............................$100,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): WSDOT, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Daniel Elementary School is located along SE 248th which is
classified as a residential collector arterial. SE 248th Street is
also a major walking route for students. The current location of
the crosswalk causes an inefficient flow of traffic and of
students walking to and from school. This project will improve
that flow. Education of the students and traffic enforcement is
also a component of this project.
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PROJECT #10: Kent Regional Trails Connector
Green River Trail to Interurban Trail at South 218th Street
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Construct 4,400 foot multi-use trail connecting the Green River
and Interurban Regional Trails at a point approximately mid-way
between the South 212th Street and South 228th Street Corridors
at about South 218th Street in the heart of the Kent Valley. This
12-foot wide multi-use trail for non-motorized users will include
trail lighting, in some locations, to enhance visibility and
encourage year-round usage. Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons and marked crosswalks will be installed where the new
trail crosses midblock at 64th Avenue South and 72nd Avenue
South. A traffic signal for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing
mid-block will be installed on 68th Avenue South (West Valley
HWY). A mechanism for performance monitoring (counting) will
be installed at or near the new traffic signal. The project will
install a steel pedestrian/bicycle bridge over the Mill Creek
between 72nd Avenue South and the Interurban Trail. Federal
funds have been obligated. This project is anticipated to be
completed in 2015.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$125,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction .................. $1,175,000
TOTAL ..........................$1,300,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): CMAQ, WSDOT, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: One of the highest priority projects in the City's Non-Motorized
Plan and Transportation Master Plan, this new trail would fill a
missing east/west link in the City's and the region's bicycle
network. It would connect two of the most heavily used
regional trails to each other and provide access for tens of
thousands of people to a concentrated employment center. It
would provide alternative mode access to The Kent
Manufacturing/Industrial Center's 1,800 employers, to
recreational activities along the Green River and the Green
River Natural Resources Area and provide additional safety for
all users crossing three major arterial streets in an area with a
heavy mix of truck traffic.
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PROJECT #11: SE 208th Street and 108th Avenue SE (SR 515/Benson
Highway) Intersection Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancements
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Add a second southbound left storage lane on 108th Avenue SE,
widen the receiving lane on SE 208th St, and modify the signal
phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........$75,000
Construction ..................... $575,000
TOTAL .............................$710,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): HSIP, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: State Route 515, also known as The Benson Highway or 108th
Avenue SE, is the primary north south route on the East Hill
and serves as a major transit route. With four to five lanes in
its current configuration, this roadway has been widened to its
practical limits. Improvements to intersections along the
corridor can have positive effects on corridor congestion and
improve efficiency. This project would add queuing capacity for
the southbound left turn movement while continuing to provide
two lanes of through travel. Federal funds have been obligated.
Project is anticipated to be completed in 2015.
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PROJECT #12: South 224th Street Extension
84th Avenue South to 104th Avenue Southeast (Benson Rd) (SR 515)
YEAR: 2015
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 .... $3,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $4,000,000
Construction ................ $22,000,000
TOTAL ........................$29,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing roadway system cannot accommodate the current
or 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.
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PROJECT #13: Central Avenue South Improvements
Green River Bridge to East Willis Street (SR 516)
YEAR: 2016
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,
sidewalks and street trees, as well as minor storm drainage
improvements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction .................. $4,000,000
TOTAL ..........................$4,500,000
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 roadway. The sidewalk
system is sub-standard in many locations and in need of
replacement.
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PROJECT #14: Willis Street and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements
YEAR: 2016
DESCRIPTION: Improve the intersection of Willis Street and Central Avenue to
provide a right turn lane from southbound on Central Avenue to
westbound Willis Street. Project includes sidewalk, curb and
gutter replacement and improvements to traffic signal system.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$40,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$150,000
Construction ..................... $260,000
TOTAL .............................$450,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Developer Mitigation
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is a traffic mitigation requirement for additional
trips generated by the Kent Station Development. The City of
Kent will be implementing this project that is required of the
developer.
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PROJECT #15: Willis Street (SR 516)/Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Railway
YEAR: 2016
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railway mainline tracks at Willis Street (SR 516). The project
will include the construction of a bridge; four-lane vehicle
crossing; full width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $2,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $3,000,000
Construction ................ $21,500,000
TOTAL ........................$27,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway,
FAST, FMSIB, Port of Seattle, 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 Railway mainline is also increasing to approximately 45
trains a day plus the possibility of another 18 coal trains.
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. Reduction in traffic congestion on adjoining streets
and reduced environmental impacts caused by traffic
congestion is expected. This projection will enhance Kent as an
economic generator and provide regional connections for
thousands of businesses, employers, and commuters.
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PROJECT #16: South 212th Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
YEAR: 2016
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railway mainline tracks at South 212th Street. The project will
include the construction of a bridge; six-lane vehicle crossing;
full width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; a
bicycle facility; street lighting; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $6,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $4,000,000
Construction ................ $17,000,000
TOTAL ........................$27,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FMSIB, FAST, TIB, Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Railway
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 Railway mainline is also increasing to
approximately 45 trains per day plus the likelihood of another
18 coal trains. 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. Reduction 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.
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PROJECT #17: SE 248th Street Improvements
109th Avenue SE to 132nd Avenue SE
YEAR: 2017
DESCRIPTION: Construct a 3-lane roadway from 109th Avenue Southeast to
132nd Avenue Southeast. The project includes three new
roundabouts along SE 248th St; at the intersection of 116th Ave
SE, 120th Ave SE and 124th Ave SE. Included in the project will
be new curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, planter strips,
power undergrounding and storm drainage improvements.
PROJECT COST: Under Review - TED
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Development Mitigation Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: SE 248th Street is classified as a residential collector arterial
and it serves as a major east-west corridor serving Kent's East
Hill. Additional roadway capacity is required to accommodate
existing and anticipated development. This project will provide
additional east-west capacity to supplement Southeast 240th
Street to the north and Southeast 256th Street to the south.
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PROJECT #18: James Street Bicycle Lanes
Interurban Trail to Washington Avenue (SR 181) and 800 feet
east of the Green River Trail
YEAR: 2017
DESCRIPTION: Install bike lanes along James Street from the Interurban Trail
to Washington Avenue South (SR 181). This project will also
eliminate the gap of approximately 800 feet at the west end of
James Street where James Street intersects with the Green
River Trail.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$150,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction .................. $1,225,000
TOTAL ..........................$1,375,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The proposed bicycle lanes would complete a missing bicycle
link between the Green River Trail and the Kent Regional
Growth Center. This project would provide the first dedicated
bicycle lanes to penetrate what had here-to-for been a barrier
to east/west bicycle travel, State Route 167. Bike lanes
currently extend easterly from this point providing connections
to the King County Regional Justice Center, Kent Station (an
18-acre shopping and entertainment complex), and the Kent
Transit Center. Nearby land uses include historic downtown
Kent, City Hall and the Kent City Center project scheduled to
add 164 urban-style apartments to the downtown core starting
in 2014. Filling in the missing links of this bicycle corridor is
expected to encourage more people to utilize bicycling for more
of their trips. The anticipated mode shift from single-occupant
vehicle to bicycle will allow Kent to meet growth management
goals while continuing to comply with its adopted level of
service standards and federal clean air standards.
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PROJECT #19: Military Road South at Reith Road
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2017
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. The intersection will accommodate the future
bicycle lanes which are planned for both Military Road South and
Reith Road.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$180,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$200,000
Construction .................. $1,800,000
TOTAL ..........................$2,180,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIB, City of Kent, Development 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.
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PROJECT #20: Willis Street (SR516)/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
YEAR: 2017
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 bridge; a four-lane roadway; full width paving;
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $2,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ................ $18,000,000
TOTAL ........................$20,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FAST, FMSIB, Port of Seattle, 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 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 are also expected. This project will
enhance Kent as an economic generator and provide regional
connections for thousands of businesses, employers, and commuters.
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PROJECT #21: South 212th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
YEAR: 2017
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad's mainline
tracks at South 212th Street. The project will include the construction
of a bridge; a six-lane vehicle crossing; full-width paving; concrete
curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; a bicycle facility; street lighting; utilities
and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $6,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $3,000,000
Construction ................ $18,000,000
TOTAL ........................$27,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FMSIB, 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 a solution
to the costly problem of congestion. The railroad crossing will no
longer impede freight and other traffic flow. Reduction 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.
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PROJECT #22: Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meadow Ridge
Elementary School
27710 108th Avenue SE
YEAR: 2018
DESCRIPTION: Install a 6 foot concrete sidewalk with curb and gutter along the
west side of 108th Avenue SE from SE 273rd Street to SE 272nd
Street. Install a 6 foot concrete sidewalk with curb and gutter
along the south side of SE 272"d Street from 108th Avenue SE to
105th Avenue SE. This project will install a new crosswalk
crossing 108th Avenue SE with Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons and appropriate signage on the north side of the
onramp to the westbound 277th Street Corridor. This project
also includes education and enforcement elements including the
purchase of an additional Lidar Radar Unit for police
enforcement.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$175,000
Education/Enforcement..........$20,000
Construction .....................$425,000
TOTAL .............................$620,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): WSDOT, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Few students currently walk or bicycle to Meadow Ridge
Elementary School. The Kent School District provides bus
transportation for all students living west of 108th Avenue
South and for students living north of the school. This project
will make the pedestrian environment friendlier for all users
and make it an inviting alternative for parents and students to
choose. The City of Kent has a number of programs that
encourage people of all ages to live a more active lifestyle and
makes it a City priority to provide attractive walking and
bicycling facilities. Once these additional sidewalk facilities are
built and the new crosswalk across 108th Avenue SE with
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons is installed, it is anticipated
that many more families will be encouraged to walk their
children to Meadow Ridge rather than drive them to school.
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PROJECT #23: Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Horizon Elementary
27641 144th Avenue SE
YEAR: 2018
DESCRIPTION: Install a paved pathway on the east side of 144th Avenue SE
from SE 278th Street to SE 276th Place. Install a new midblock
school crosswalk across 144th Avenue SE on the south side of
the school driveway. Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
at the new crosswalk and install advance school crossing signs.
This project also includes education and enforcement elements
including the purchase of an additional Lidar Radar Unit for
police enforcement.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$90,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ..................... $220,000
TOTAL .............................$310,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): WSDOT, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The purpose of the Safe Routes to Schools Program is to
encourage more students to walk and bicycle to and from
school rather than being driven by their parents. Through a
combination of engineering enhancements to the built
environment plus education efforts aimed at the students and
their parents, it is hoped that families will increase the number
of walking and biking trips they make to their local school.
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PROJECT #24: Panther Lake Signal System Integration.
YEAR: 2018
DESCRIPTION: This project includes extension of communication cable to traffic
signals in the recently annexed area of Panther Lake to allow
remote monitoring and management of the traffic signals,
replacement of the existing traffic signal controllers to be
capable of displaying flashing yellow left turn arrow (FYLTA) for
permissive left turn movements and allow flexible coordination
of the traffic signals along arterial corridors.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................$0
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ..................... $342,000
TOTAL .............................$342,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The traffic signals in the recently annexed area of Panther Lake
are not connected to the City's central traffic signal control
system; hence, they cannot be remotely monitored or managed
from the City's Traffic Management Center. The intersection
controllers are not capable of displaying flashing yellow left turn
arrow (FYLTA) for permissive left turn movements. This type of
signal display has been demonstrated to be much more readily
understood by motorists and has resulted in reduced collision
rates involving vehicles turning left during permissive left turn
signal phases. The integration of these signals into the City's
signal system will allow operation flexibility and improved
transportation system efficiency
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PROJECT #25: 108th Avenue Southeast Extension
SE Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to SE 256th Street
YEAR: 2020
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
one 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; Sharrows; 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 .......$300,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $2,100,000
Construction .................. $2,800,000
TOTAL ..........................$5,200,000
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.
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PROJECT #26: Smith St and Central Avenue Intersection Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Revise southbound and northbound turn lane assignments.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$400,000
Construction ..................... $900,000
TOTAL ..........................$1,400,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The southbound vehicle movement is heaviest in the afternoon
peak period. The predominant vehicle flow in the peak period
is southbound on Central Avenue and then left on Smith Street
to proceed eastbound up the hill. This revision in lane
configuration, queue capacity, and turning capacity reduces
congestion. This project could reduce the intersection delay in
the afternoon peak period from 167 seconds per vehicle to 111
seconds per vehicle.
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PROJECT #27: S 212th St and 72nd Avenue South Intersection Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Add an additional southbound left turn lane and restripe
northbound lane configuration.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$125,000
Construction ..................... $505,000
TOTAL .............................$690,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Kent is an important freight distribution center in the Puget
Sound Region. The efficient movement of freight, through and
within the City is critical to Kent's economic health. With the
completion of the final road segment of 72nd Avenue South
between South 196th Street and South 200th Street, 72nd
Avenue South becomes a key freight corridor and this
intersection of two important freight corridors (72nd Ave S and
S 212th Street) takes on a highly significant role in relieving the
congestion often found on West Valley Highway at peak
periods. This improvement reduces future southbound vehicle
queuing and congestion and has the potential to improve
intersection delay from 193 seconds per vehicle to 63 seconds
per vehicle.
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PROJECT #28: SE 240th Street and 104th Avenue SE (SR 515/Benson
Highway) Intersection Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Add additional northbound and southbound left turn lanes. Add
southbound right turn pocket. Modify signal phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$120,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$275,000
Construction .................. $1,205,000
TOTAL ..........................$1,600,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 104th Avenue SE (SR 515, also known as The Benson
Highway), is the primary north south route on the East Hill and
serves as a major transit route. With four to five lanes in its
current configuration, this roadway has been widened to its
practical limits. Improvements to intersections along the
corridor can have positive effects on corridor congestion and
improve efficiency. This project would add queuing capacity for
both the northbound and southbound left turn movements
while continuing to provide two lanes of through travel. It
could reduce the intersection delay in the afternoon peak
period from an average 110 seconds per vehicle to about 56
seconds per vehicle.
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PROJECT #29: Military Road South Widening
South 272nd Street to Kent-Des Moines Road (SR 516)
YEAR: 2020
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: The Reith Road intersection is a
separate project and is not included in this project.)
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $2,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,000,000
Construction ................ $15,500,000
TOTAL ........................$18,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Development Mitigation Funds, 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. Most sections of Military Road are lacking sidewalks
and an adequate storm drainage system.
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PROJECT #30: 132"d Avenue Southeast Widening — Phase I
Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to Southeast 248th Street
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Widen 132nd Avenue Southeast to provide a five lane roadway,
including four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn
lane, and a facility for bicycle travel; 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 .... $3,800,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $3,100,000
Construction ................ $18,200,000
TOTAL ........................$25,100,000
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 efficient 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 facilities will provide multimodal access to adjacent land
uses.
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PROJECT #31: 132"d Avenue Southeast Widening — Phase II
Southeast 248th Street to Southeast 240th Street
YEAR: 2020
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 .......$750,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,500,000
Construction .................. $4,750,000
TOTAL ..........................$7,000,000
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 efficient left-turn access
to adjoining properties and accommodate forecast traffic
volumes. Sidewalks and bicycle facilities will provide
multimodal access to adjacent land uses.
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PROJECT #32: Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) and 132nd Avenue SE
Intersection Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: Add additional northbound and southbound left turn lanes.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$85,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$175,000
Construction ..................... $940,000
TOTAL ..........................$1,200,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) is a Principal Arterial with over
32,000 daily vehicle trips. 132nd Avenue SE is a Minor Arterial
with over 14,000 daily vehicle trips. The demand on both
roads is anticipated to grow in the next decade as growth in
households and jobs on Kent's East Hill continues to develop.
Over the next 20 years the growth of traffic on 132nd Avenue is
projected to grow at an average rate of 0.8% per year. This
means the demand on the roadway would be 15% higher by
2034. The intersection of these two key roadways becomes a
chokepoint for both local and regional commuters. This
improvement reduces existing and future southbound
congestion. It has the potential to reduce the intersection
delay from 109 seconds per vehicle to 44 seconds per vehicle.
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PROJECT #33: South 260th Street and Pacific Highway South (SR 99)
Intersection Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Add additional westbound left turn lane. Add eastbound right
turn pocket. Modify signal phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$250,000
Construction ..................... $900,000
TOTAL ..........................$1,250,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: S 260th Street provides one of the few direct connections
between the Pacific Highway corridor and the downtown City
Core. South 260th is a multimodal corridor which
accommodates vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists and bus traffic.
As the Midway area redevelops into a more
commercial/residential mixed-use zone, the traffic connections
to the Military Road neighborhood and connections to the valley
retail and civic center need to be updated to highest efficiency.
This intersection improvement reduces future westbound
vehicle queuing and congestion of over 500 vehicles per hour
and improves the intersection delay from 180 seconds per
vehicle (3 minutes) to approximately 87 seconds per vehicle in
the PM Peak Period.
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PROJECT #34: SE 256th Street and 104th Avenue SE (SR 515/Benson
Highway) Intersection Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Add northbound right turn lane. Modify signal phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$80,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$150,000
Construction .....................$220,000
TOTAL .............................$450,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: At the confluence of two state highways (SR 516 and SR 515)
this intersection experiences congestion during most times of
the day. Approximately 33,000 daily vehicle trips are traveling
east/west on SR 516 (Kent Kangley) where it meets SE 256th
Street and 104th Avenue SE at what is commonly known as the
Kent Kangley "Y". To help facilitate the northbound movement
at this intersection, this project will provide a dedicated right
turn lane for traffic flowing eastbound. This project also
provides some signal improvements (upgrades) to allow
changes to the signal timing and phasing at this intersection.
The combined improvements are estimated to reduce delay on
the northbound segment from 156 seconds per vehicle to 86
seconds per vehicle in the peak period.
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PROJECT #35: South 212th Street and 84th Avenue South Intersection
Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Extend eastbound left turn lane and add additional northbound
and southbound left turn lanes. Modify signal phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$130,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$420,000
Construction .................. $1,250,000
TOTAL ..........................$1,800,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This intersection experiences congestion during most times of
the day. Both roads are Principal Arterials and each carries
over 25,000 vehicle trips per day. The demand on both of
these roads is expected to grow in the next decade as growth
in both freight movement and residential development in Kent's
valley continues to develop. This project also provides some
signal improvements (upgrades) to allow changes to the signal
timing and phasing of this intersection. The improvements
would reduce congestion because of heavy demand for left turn
movements. It is anticipated that these improvements could
reduce the intersection delay to as little as 47 seconds per
vehicle.
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PROJECT #36: Meeker Street and Washington Avenue Intersection
Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Add eastbound and westbound right turn pockets. Extend left
turn storage pockets. Modify signal phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$350,000
Construction ..................... $550,000
TOTAL .............................$960,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This is one of the busiest intersections in the City. Washington
Avenue (SR 181) is a Principal Arterial and Meeker Street is a
Minor Arterial. They each carry about 25,000 vehicle trips per
day at this location. Much of the vehicle volume on Washington
Avenue is truck trips headed for the regional highways and the
Ports of Seattle and Tacoma. At the same time, internal
automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the west
side of Kent and the Downtown City Center needs to maneuver
through this busy intersection. These improvements will have
the greatest effect on improving the efficiency of that east/west
movement. It is anticipated that these improvements could
reduce the intersection delay to as little as 57 seconds per
vehicle.
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PROJECT #37: South 272"" Street and Military Road Intersection
Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Add a southbound through lane at the intersection. Modify
signal phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$20,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ..................... $240,000
TOTAL .............................$260,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The increased development on the Kent West Hill combined
with the lack of alternative north/south arterials places
significant local congestion on Military Road. On those
occasions when the State Highway System (I-5 and/or State
Route 99, aka Pacific Highway South) becomes over congested
with traffic, Military Road becomes the alternative of choice for
regional diversion traffic. This project reduces existing and
future southbound congestion.
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PROJECT #38: Street Preservation Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: Projects that maintain the existing transportation system by
overlaying, rehabilitating, and reconstructing the existing asphalt and
concrete streets throughout the City.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $5,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ................ $67,000,000
TOTAL ........................$72,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The City assessed the condition of its street network in 2011. It was
found that many of the streets exhibit deficiencies that reflect they
are beyond their expected performance life and in need of a
maintenance or rehabilitation overlay, or some amount of
reconstruction. Moreover, historically, the amount of pavement
resurfacing, rehabilitation, and reconstruction monies the City has
budgeted each year has been insufficient to address the deficiencies
of its street network. Insufficient budgets to perform this necessary
work results in more expensive maintenance and rehabilitation
options.
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PROJECT #39: Residential Traffic Calming Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: This project will develop and implement residential traffic calming
throughout the City on a priority basis as funding allows.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$750,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction .................. $2,250,000
TOTAL ..........................$3,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The program was originally established in 1999 to address traffic
concerns on residential streets. The City Council recently adopted a
revised Traffic Calming Program in order to make informed,
systematic decisions about actions to correct those concerns. There
has been a substantial increase in requests to the City for installation
of physical devices within the last couple of years that resulted in a
significant increase in the number of speed and volume studies and
required numerous public meetings. This program will allow for
adequate traffic studies to keep up with the increased demand,
support staff resources to perform the studies and work with
residents toward resolving traffic concerns, and fund the purchase,
installation and construction of physical devices for residential traffic
calming.
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PROJECT #40: Traffic Signal Management Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: This program will analyze intersections for potential installation of
traffic signals or other traffic control to insure safe and efficient use of
the existing and planned transportation network. Analysis of turn
movements and collision history will be used to prioritize new traffic
signal installations.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$600,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction .................. $3,600,000
TOTAL ..........................$4,200,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Historically, the City justifies the need for two new traffic signals per
year to meet safety and mobility needs. This program budgets for
projects needed to meet the increasing demand for signalized
intersection control and the constant need for traffic counts to
monitor vehicle volumes and behavior. It also supports the
replacement of old, outdated traffic signal equipment at currently
signalized intersections. The priorities for traffic signals will be set by
transportation system signal warrant studies which include studies of
volumes, collision history, pedestrian mobility needs, and roadway
geometry. This program also helps the City maintain level of service
standards necessary to maintain concurrency as required by the
Growth Management Act.
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PROJECT #41: Miscellaneous Intersection Improvements
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: Improve miscellaneous intersections within the City to accommodate
future traffic volumes. Provides for improvements to the operational
efficiency of the roadway system including rechannelization, signing,
signal coordination programs, transit signal priority, Intelligent
Transportation Systems, signal upgrades such as protective/permissive
phasing and LED signal indications upgrades.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$45,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ..................... $255,000
TOTAL .............................$300,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The Transportation Master Plan identified several intersections that
will need to be improved to accommodate future traffic volumes.
These intersections are spread throughout the City and are not
included as separate projects within this 6-Year TIP. Increasing the
capacity and efficiency of the existing roadway system through
operational improvements is a very cost effective element of the
transportation program.
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PROJECT #42: Comprehensive Plan Update
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: This project consists of an update of the Transportation Element of the
City's Comprehensive Plan and the Transportation Master Plan
including near-term and long range planning of the City's
transportation system needs. Project costs include consultant
contracts for 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, manage and monitor the
transportation network.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$550,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ...............................$0
TOTAL.............................$550,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The City's 2008 Transportation Master Plan identified the City's
transportation system needs out to the year 2030 but was based on
the City's 2004 Comprehensive Plan. This project will support the
City's 2014-2015 Comprehensive Plan Update by incorporating the
City's updated household and jobs forecasts into future transportation
demand model forecast scenarios and develop possible transportation
alternatives to accommodate the new growth projections. 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 incorporate 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.
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PROJECT #43: Channelization (Street Markings) Improvement Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: Provide street marking projects including striping, thermoplastic
pavement marking, and raised pavement markers throughout the City
to separate and regulate conflicting movements, define paths of travel,
and facilitate safe and orderly movement on City Streets.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$250,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction .................. $2,240,000
TOTAL ..........................$2,490,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This ongoing program maintains and updates the channelization
throughout the City. The City has 1,648,863 linear feet (LF) of
channelization striping, 445,300 raised pavement markings, 22,012
LF of C curb and 7,179 LF of painted C curb. Channelization helps to
limit conflict points and directs motorists through areas of complexity.
These markings are also used to delineate left turn storage queue
areas and deceleration areas for right turning vehicles. This project
preserves the capacity and efficiency of the existing roadway system.
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PROJECT #44: Bicycle System Improvements
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
Project #44 - Under review
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PROJECT #45: Sidewalks, Sidewalk Repair and the Americans with Disabilities
Act Compliance Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
Project #45 - Under review.
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PROJECT #46: Guardrail and Safety Improvements
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to enhance
motorist safety. Candidate projects include Frager Road, SE
240th/148th Avenue Southeast hillside, Lake Fenwick Road north or S
272nd Street, S 208th/212th and 100th Avenue Southeast. Upgrade
existing guardrail end-treatments as mandated by State and Federal
regulations.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ..................... $540,000
TOTAL .............................$600,000
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.
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PROJECT #47: Community Based Circulating Shuttles
Ongoing Citywide Programs
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
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 913 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 .........$10,000
Implementation ................. $180,000
TOTAL .............................$190,000
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 home or work to the Transit Center,
encouraging people to travel without their personal vehicles — thus
avoiding the cold-start impacts to air quality and reducing congestion
on local streets. The route 916 — East Hill portion of the 914/916 is
scheduled to be eliminated in February 2015. The Route 913 is
scheduled to be eliminated in September of 2015.
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PROJECT #48: Railroad Quiet Zone for Downtown Urban Center
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: Establishment of a railroad quiet zone for the Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) tracks and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
tracks through the City of Kent. The grade crossings to be included in
the quiet zone on the BNSF railroad mainline are: S 259th Street, Willis
Street, Titus Street, Gowe Street, Meeker Street, Smith Street, James
Street, and S 212th Street. The grade crossings included in the quiet
zone for the UPRR mainline tracks are: Willis Street (SR 516), W Smith
Street, W Meeker Street, W James Street, S 228th Street, and S 212th
Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $3,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ...............................$0
TOTAL ..........................$3,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Federal Rail Administration, FHWA
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Locomotive engineers begin sounding the train-mounted horn
approximately 1/4 mile from the intersection of a highway/railroad
crossing. This warning device is an effective deterrent to accidents at
grade crossings but exposes the local community to significant levels
of noise that often deprecates the quality of life for those living closest
to the railroad facilities.
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Public Works Committee Agenda
40 A. Councilmembers: Brenda Fincher • Dana Ralph • Dennis Higgins, Chair
�� KENT
WASHINGTON
May 19, 2014
4:00 p.m.
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for May 5, 2014 YES None 03 03
2. Parking Zone Amendment YES Ben Wolters 05 07
3. SE 2561h Street Sanitary Sewer Connection Charge YES Mark Madfai 05 19
4. Professional Services Agreement/Tierra Right of YES Mark Madfai 05 25
Way Consultants for Property Relocation Services
5. Information Only/Update on May 17, NO Gina Hungerford 08 43
TeamUp2CleanUp Event &June 7, Recycling Event
6. Information Update/Green River System Wide NO Mike Mactutis 10 45
Improvement Framework
7. Draft 2015-2020 Six-Year Transportation NO Monica Whitman 30 47
Improvement Plan
Unless otherwise noted, the Public Works Committee meets at 4:00 p.m. on the 1't&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.
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Public Works Committee Minutes
May 5, 2014
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Committee Chair, Dennis Higgins and Committee members Dana Ralph and Brenda Fincher were
present. The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m.
Item 1 — Approval of Meeting Minutes Dated April 21, 2014:
Committee member Ralph MOVED to approve the minutes of April 21, 2014. The motion
was SECONDED by Committee member Fincher and PASSED 3-0.
Item 2 — Consultant Services Agreement with GeoEngineers for the Mill Creek
Neighborhood Low Impact Development:
Todd Hunsdorfer, Conservation Coordinator, explained that the scope of work by GeoEngineers
focuses on determining site suitability, low impact development, best management practices,
soils testing, ground water monitoring, geology and hydrology in the Mill Creek neighborhood. He
showed a slide on the proposed site area between James and Smith in the Mill Creek area.
Hunsdorfer noted that the grant is funded 100% and his presentation showed examples of
different types of treatments.
Committee member Fincher MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign
a Consultant Services Agreement with GeoEngineers, in an amount not to exceed
$52,186 to provide geotechnical engineering services for the Mill Creek Neighborhood
Low Impact Development Project, subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to
the City Attorney and Public Works Director. The motion was SECONDED by Committee
member Ralph and PASSED 3-0.
Item 3 — Aquatic Lands Easements — Sanitary Sewer & Pedestrian Bridge:
Kelly Peterson, Special Projects Manager, stated staff worked with the Washington Department of
Natural Resources to develop a 30-year aquatic lands easements for an existing pedestrian
bridge and sanitary sewer attached to this bridge. Peterson noted that these facilities serve the
Riverview neighborhood on the west side of the Green River.
Committee member Ralph MOVED to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign
Aquatic Lands Easements from the Washington Department of Natural Resources for
the existing sanitary sewer and pedestrian bridge crossing over the Green River,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director. The motion was SECONDED by Committee member Fincher and PASSED 3-0.
Item 4 — Information Only - Parking Zones Amendment:
Economic & Community Development Director Ben Wolters stated that downtown businesses
have changed from retail goods to more about services and to accommodate the interests of their
clients, the need is for more than two-hour parking. After receiving a grant from King County, a
parking consultant was hired to help evaluate the city's overall parking needs. Also, the Kent
Downtown Partnership formed a parking committee to partner with us and give their
recommendations. Based upon these recommendations and recommendations from city staff in a
variety of departments, Wolters provided an overview of the parking recommendations for
parking zones in downtown Kent.
Information Only/No Motion Required
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Item 5 - Information Only - Litter Reduction Campaign TeamUp2CleanUp Event:
Gina Hungerford, Conservation Coordinator, stated that the TeamUp2CleanUp event will be held
on Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Residents, businesses and organizations
are invited to register now at http://KentWA.ciov/TalkinciTrash. Hungerford gave out the location
and address for the three check-in/supply stations where volunteers can pick up bags and gloves
on event day:
Downtown - Kherson Park, 307 West Gowe Street
East Hill - Golden Steer Steak & Rib House parking lot, 23826 1041h Ave SE
West Hill - Trinity Community Church parking lot, 3807 Reith Road
In order to make sure the event is not "all work and no play," Hungerford said that there will be a
fun scavenger hunt and a photo contest! For more information about the cleanup event contact
Gina Hungerford at (253) 856-5549.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Item 6 - Information Only - Briefing on Upcoming Metro Service Cuts:
Monica Whitman, Senior Transportation Planner, gave a briefing on the system-wide impacts to
the Metro Transit bus routes with the failure of Proposition 1. Metro is proposing to reduce 160/0
of the entire metro system, which is equivalent to 550,000 hours, 72 routes deleted, 84 reduced
or revised, 58 routes intact. Metro proposed four service changes to take place: September 2014,
February 2015, June 2015, and September 2015. Kent will have a significant impact on the first
and second service changes. Nine routes are proposed to be deleted (Routes: 152, 158, 159,
161, 173, 190, 192, 913 and 916), four routes are proposed to be revised or reduced (Routes
157, 168, 197, and 918), and 8 routes remain unchanged. Kent is a peak-oriented city and has
the most peak oriented system in the county. Metro followed their services guidelines that set
priorities for these cuts. She also noted that Metro is holding open houses for the public to speak
on specific concerns.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Item 7 - Information Only - 212th/228th Railroad Grade Separation Funding Options:
Chad Bieren, City Engineer, gave a presentation on previous funding sources for grade separation
projects completed by the City. He stated that at the meeting with the Washington State Freight
Mobility Strategic Investment Board, they were looking for a funding plan and assurance that the
city would be able to complete these projects. Bieren noted that the City will continue to look for
outside funding but the most logical is the formation of a Local Improvement District (LID) which
will have a lot of benefit to the properties in the valley.
Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, gave more details on LID funding options. He noted that the
City would need to move forward to show the Freight Mobility Board some type of action toward
forming an LID.
Information Only/No Motion Required
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Item 8 - Information Only/Transportation Funding Options:
- Solid Waste Utility Franchise
- Transportation Benefit District
Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director, gave an update on the Transportation Benefit District (TBD).
LaPorte pointed out that if the City Council was to form a Transportation Benefit District it would
generate $1.4 million a year using an increase of $20 in the license tab fee.
Kelly Peterson updated the committee on the solid waste utility and impacts that solid waste
vehicles have on our city streets. There was some discussion about a franchise fee, which would
require a contract re-negotiation with Republic.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Item 9 - Information Only — Desimone Levee Repair Schedule:
Design Engineering Supervisor, Ken Langholz explained that the Desimone levee is located in
Tukwila and that work on the Briscoe and Desimone levees were approved concurrently by the
King County Flood Control District. The City is pursuing permits from Tukwila for Levee Reach 1
of the project.
Langholz stated that because of the new damage to Levee Reach 1 staff would like to expedite
the project by, staff would like to go out for bidding the steel sheet piles under separate contract
this would enable the repair work to progress as rapidly as possible.
Information Only/No Motion Required
Item 10 — Update on Railroad Issues:
Public Works Director LaPorte explained the differences between the Union Pacific Railroad track
and the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. He stated that there was a problem last week with
the preemption devices causing the gates to stay down for over 20 minutes. Unfortunately, the
City doesn't have any right to access those signal cabinets. They are controlled by the railroad,
the Federal Rail Administration, and the Utilities and Transportation Commission.
Chad Bieren, City Engineer, noted that we have had no explanation from the railroad as why or
what the issue was.
Information Only/No Motion Required
The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
Cheryl Viseth
Council Committee Recorder
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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
Fred Satterstrom, AICP, Director
• Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
KENT
WASH INGTON Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: May 15, 2014
To: Chair Dennis Higgins and Public Works Committee
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 19, 2014
From: Ben Wolters, Economic & Community Development Director
Subject: Parking Zones Amendment
Item - 2
MOTION: Recommend to the full City Council
Approval/Denial/Modification of an amendment to 9.38.060 of the Kent
City Code, entitled "Two (2) hour parking zones," increasing the parking
to four (4) hour parking zones.
SUMMARY:
The Committee received a briefing on this action item at their May 51h meeting. As a
collaborative effort with the Kent Downtown Partnership and City Economic &
Community Development and Police Departments, and informed by an analysis of
downtown parking through the Kent Policy Demonstration Project, the proposal
amends parking zones to better align with customer and employee parking needs
and clear enforcement parameters in downtown. The demonstration project was
under the umbrella of Metro's Right-Sized Parking Project and provides for
implementation of a parking policy change that enables priced and 'right-sized'
parking in downtown Kent. The demonstration project included an inventory of
existing on-street and off-street stalls as well as consultant-recommended solutions
to identified parking challenges and barriers in the downtown. One of the
recommended solutions is to better manage parking supply to assure customers get
priority to on-street/curb access to downtown businesses.
BACKGROUND:
The Downtown Subarea Action Plan represents the community's vision for the
urban center and serves as a basis for development in the center by providing a
framework for project-level planning. The DSAP focuses on actions to implement
the objectives and ideas presented in the vision. These recommended actions
include regulatory measures, capital investments, and public programs.
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Policy T-2 of the DSAP states, Take actions to ensure that adequate public parking
is available to support existing uses and facilitate future development in the Urban
Center. This includes efficient management of on-street spaces and future
development and enhancement of structured, off-street parking.
The Kent Downtown Partnership and City Economic & Community Development and
Police Departments identified changes to parking zones to assure customers get
priority to on-street/curb access to downtown businesses, accommodate employee
parking in areas removed from customer prioritized areas, and accommodate
enforcement efforts by limiting the number of different parking zones. Additionally,
as part of a demonstration project under the King County Metro Right-sized Parking
Project, Rick Williams Consulting identified challenges and barriers for downtown
Kent parking and recommended strategies to address the challenges. The
challenges included consistent information of parking expectations to businesses,
employees, and customers; support of a long-term goal of assuring that customers
get priority to on-street/curb access to downtown businesses; specifically dedicated
employee parking; and focused enforcement of parking policies. Recommended
solutions to the parking challenges include creating distinct parking areas to reduce
conflicts between visitors and employees, and initiating limited parking enforcement
activities in the downtown to assure existing time zones are honored and system
utilization/turnover is operating as intended.
The proposed changes to the on-street parking zones in the downtown support the
recommended solutions to parking challenges in downtown.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council.4f the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Section
9.38.060 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Two -(2)
hour parking zones," increasing the parking to (4)
four hour parking zones.
RECITALS
A. Right Size Parking (RSP) is a three year grant project funded
by the Federal Highway Administration's Value Pricing Pilot Program and
managed by King County Metro- The overarching goal of the project is to
foster livable communities by optimizing the allocation of parking
resources.
B. The amount of parking is optimized, i.e., right sized, when it
strikes a balance between supply and demand, and the challenge lies in
determining the correct balance with confidence.
C. King County Metro approved the Kent Policy Demonstration
Project to provide for the implementation of a pilot project supporting
jurisdictional parking policy change that enables priced and 'right-sized'
parking in downtown Kent. The overall objective of this Project is to
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ensure parking is managed for livability and economic development within
the downtown area through right-sizing the parking supply.
D. With support from King County Metro and the City of Kent,
Rick Williams Consulting (RWC) conducted a comprehensive study of
parking occupancy and utilization in downtown Kent. Information derived
from this study was used to (a) develop a better understanding of the
actual use dynamics of parking within the downtown on a 'typical day,' (b)
provide a foundation of objective data upon which meaningful parking
management strategies can be established and implemented and, (c)
assist the community in taking advantage of opportunities that will
strengthen Kent's downtown and adjoining commercial areas. Strategies
developed will result in better management of on-street parking to support
smart growth for multifamily development as it is integrated into the
downtown. Right-sizing will also minimize the impact of off-street parking
on land use and support a more compact urban form that is well connected
to transit and other alternative mode systems (e.g., bike, walk, rideshare).
E. The consultant" team identified challenges and barriers for
downtown parking strategies to address, including among other strategies,
consistent information. of parking expectations to businesses, employees,
and customers; support of a long-term goal of assuring that customers get
priority to 'on-street/curb access to downtown businesses; specifically
dedicated employee; parking; and focused enforcement of parking policies.
F. Recommended near-term strategies for solving the parking
challenges in downtown include creating distinct parking areas to reduce
conflicts between visitors and employees, and initiating limited parking
enforcement activities in the downtown to assure existing time zones are
honored and system utilization/turnover is operating as intended.
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. -Amendment. Section 9.38 of the Kent City
Code, entitled, "Parking," is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 9.38.060. Two (2) hour parking zones.
A. Except for KCC 9.38.070 and permits issued by the city facilities
manager under KCC 9.38.170, at such times as the director of public
works or designee shall place the appropriate sign, it shall be illegal to
park any motor or other vehicle for an uninterrupted period in excess of
two (2) hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on either
side of, unless otherwise indicated, the following streets, public parking
lots, public parking garages,: or portions thereof:
1. Centennial Parking ,Garage: that portion of the first floor as
posted.
2. City; Hall parking lot between City Hall and the Centennial
Building: all parking` stalls unless otherwise posted.
3. East Pioneer Street: from Central Avenue North easterly
approximately one hundred fifty (150) feet to the alley east of Central
Avenue North, south side only.
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4. First Avenue North and First Avenue South: from a point two
hundred (200) feet north of West Meeker Street to West Titus Street.
5. Railroad Avenue North and Railroad Avenue South: from East
James Street to East Plee'EeFSmith Street, east side only; and from East
,ekerSmith Street to East Gowe Street.
6. Ramsay Way: from two hundred thirty._(230) feet east of 4th
Avenue North to three hundred fifty (350) feet east of 4th Avenue North.
7. Ramsay Way: from four hundred forty (440) feet ,east of 4th
Avenue North to five hundred twenty (520):feet east of 4th Avenue North,
south side only.
S. Ramsay Way: from four hundred eighty (480) feet east of 4th
Avenue North to five hundred twenty (520) feet east of 4th Avenue North,
north side only.
9. Ramsay Way: from thirty (30) feet north of West Temperance
Street to one hundred fifty (150) feet north of West Temperance Street.
10. i Second Avenue North and Second Avenue South: from West
Harrison Street to West Titus Streetand the two (2) nqaFlEed paFlEing stalls
en the east side ef West Titus StFeet.
11. State Avenue North and State Avenue South: from East Smith
Street to East ,TeekerGowe Street.
12. West Gowe Street and East Gowe Street: from Fourth Avenue
South to Central Avenue South.
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13. West Meeker Street and East Meeker Street: from Fourth
Avenue to State Avenue.
14. West Harrison Street: from Fourth Avenue North to Second
Avenue North.
15. West Titus Street: from Second Aven[ae'South to First Avenue
South, north side only.
Provided, that this section shall not apply on Sundays or holidays,
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions .of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of thirtydollars ($30).
Vehicles parked in violation of this section are subject to impoundment as
provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.065. Four (4) hour garkina zones.
A. Except for KCC 9.38.070 and permits issued by the city facilities
manager under KCC 9.38.170, at such times as the director of public
works or designee shall place the appropriate sign, it shall be illegal to
park any motor :or other vehicle for an uninterrupted period in excess of
four (4) hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on either
side of, unless otherwise indicated, the following streets, public parking
lots, public parking garages, or portions thereof:
1. Railroad Avenue North and Railroad Avenue South: from East
Smith Street to East Gowe Street.
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Provided, that this section shall not apply on Sundays or holidays.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of thirty dollars ($30).
Vehicles parked in violation of this section are subiect to impoundment as
provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.070 Holiday parking — Penalty.,
A. From the day after Thanksgiving until January 2nd of.the following
year, all two (2) hour parking zones shall be considered three (3) hour
parking zones, and it shall be illegal to park any motor or other vehicle for
an uninterrupted period in excess of three (3) hours between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the roadways designated ;in KCC 9.38.060 as
two (2) hour parking zones. There shall be no enforcement of limited
duration parking restrictions, in those zones designated for two (2) hour
parking, on Saturdays during the period from the day after Thanksgiving
until January 2nd of!the following year.
B. A violation of--this section shall be an infraction and punishable by a
monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles parked in violation of this
section are subject to impoundment as provided by law.
SECTION 2;' Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
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SECTION 3, — SeverabilitY. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, that
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and that remaining portion shall maintain its full force and
effect.
SECTION 4, — Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage and publication, as
provided by law.
SUZETTt COOKE," MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR"FITZPATRICK, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: day of 2014.
APPROVED: day of 2014.
PUBLISHED: day of 2014.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
J/Vw� Timothy 3. LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
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WASH IvGroN Fax: 253-856-6500
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: May 2, 2014
To: Chair Dennis Higgins and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 19, 2014
From: Mark Madfai, P.E., Engineering Supervisor
Through: Mark Howlett, P.E., Design Engineering Manager
Tim LaPorte, P.E., Public Works Director
Subject: SE 256th Street Sanitary Sewer Connection Charge
Item - 3
MOTION: Move to recommend Council authorize the Public Works
Department to establish a sanitary sewer connection charge for 10940 SE
256th Street subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City
Attorney and Public Works Director.
Summary:
SE 256th Street is currently under construction from Kent Kangley Road to 116th
Ave SE. The road is being improved and widened. It was determined that there
were two properties that did not have sewer stubs available. The stubs were
included in the project construction so that these properties will not have to trench
into the new road to hook up to the sewer at a later date. One property paid its
cost up front. The other did not. This property is shown on the attached map. The
sewer utility will need to recover the stub cost when the property connects to the
sanitary sewer.
Address: 10940 SE 256th Street
Tax Lot: #2022059217
Sanitary sewer connection charge: $12,190.63
Budget Impact:
At the time the property connects to the sanitary sewer, the City will receive
reimbursement for previous expenditures.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: May 9, 2014
To: Chair Dennis Higgins and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 19, 2014
From: Mark Madfai, Design Engineering Supervisor
Through: Timothy J. LaPorte, P.E., Public Works Director
Subject: Consultant Services Agreement with Tierra Right of Way for the
Lower/Lowest Russell Road Levee
Item - 4
Motion:
Move to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant
Services Agreement with Tierra Right of Way in an amount not to exceed
$36,450 to provide property relocation services for properties along the
Russell Road Lower-Lowest Levee, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works Director.
Summary:
The King County Flood Control District recently decided to have King County take the
lead on design for the Russell Road Lower-Lowest Levee reach that extends from S.
231't Way to S. 212th St. King County is currently researching alternatives for the
alignment of the new levee. Since the City was the lead and had identified locations
where property needed to be purchased in order to construct a secondary levee, King
County agreed that the City remain the lead on the property acquisitions. The
properties identified include two full property acquisitions of residential parcels. Two
other parcels were purchased last year. Offers have been made on the remaining two
parcels which will require relocation services. These properties would need to be
purchased independent of a final levee alternative due to their proximity to the river.
This contract will also provide for a cost estimate to provide relocation for the Noble
Pacific Warehouse in order to give the City a better idea of the potential costs if a full
acquisition of the property is to be made.
Budget Impact:
Funding for this contract is included in the existing project budget.
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KENT
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
between the City of Kent and
Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd.
THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Kent, a Washington municipal corporation
(hereinafter the "City"), and Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd. organized under the laws of the
State of Arizona, located and doing business at 1575 East River Road, Suite 201, Tucson, AZ
85718, Phone: (520) 319-2106/Fax (520) 323-3326, Contact: Mack Dickerson (hereinafter the
"Consultant").
I. DESCRIPTION OF WORK.
Consultant shall perform the following services for the City in accordance with the
following described plans and/or specifications:
The Consultant shall provide services for relocation planning and relocation
assistance for the Lower and Lowest Russell Road Levee Project. For a description,
see the Consultant's Scope of Work which is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated
by this reference.
Consultant further represents that the services furnished under this Agreement will be
performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices within the Puget Sound
region in effect at the time those services are performed.
II. TIME OF COMPLETION. The parties agree that work will begin on the tasks
described in Section I above immediately upon the effective date of this Agreement. Consultant
shall complete the work described in Section I by December 31, 2014.
III. COMPENSATION.
A. The City shall pay the Consultant, based on time and materials, an amount not to
exceed Thiry Six Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($36,450.00), for the
services described in this Agreement. This is the maximum amount to be paid
under this Agreement for the work described in Section I above, and shall not be
exceeded without the prior written authorization of the City in the form of a
negotiated and executed amendment to this agreement. The Consultant agrees
that the hourly or flat rate charged by it for its services contracted for herein shall
remain locked at the negotiated rate(s) for a period of one (1) year from the
effective date of this Agreement. The Consultant's billing rates shall be as
delineated in Exhibit A.
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT - 1
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B. The Consultant shall submit monthly payment invoices to the City for work
performed, and a final bill upon completion of all services described in this
Agreement. The City shall provide payment within forty-five (45) days of receipt of
an invoice. If the City objects to all or any portion of an invoice, it shall notify the
Consultant and reserves the option to only pay that portion of the invoice not in
dispute. In that event, the parties will immediately make every effort to settle the
disputed portion.
IV. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The parties intend that an Independent
Contractor-Employer Relationship will be created by this Agreement. By their execution of this
Agreement, and in accordance with Ch. 51.08 RCW, the parties make the following
representations:
A. The Consultant has the ability to control and direct the performance and
details of its work, the City being interested only in the results obtained
under this Agreement.
B. The Consultant maintains and pays for its own place of business from which
Consultant's services under this Agreement will be performed.
C. The Consultant has an established and independent business that is eligible
for a business deduction for federal income tax purposes that existed before
the City retained Consultant's services, or the Consultant is engaged in an
independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business of the
same nature as that involved under this Agreement.
D. The Consultant is responsible for filing as they become due all necessary tax
documents with appropriate federal and state agencies, including the Internal
Revenue Service and the state Department of Revenue.
E. The Consultant has registered its business and established an account with
the state Department of Revenue and other state agencies as may be
required by Consultant's business, and has obtained a Unified Business
Identifier (UBI) number from the State of Washington.
F. The Consultant maintains a set of books dedicated to the expenses and
earnings of its business.
V. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without
cause, upon providing the other party thirty (30) days written notice at its address set forth on
the signature block of this Agreement. After termination, the City may take possession of all
records and data within the Consultant's possession pertaining to this project, which may be
used by the City without restriction. If the City's use of Consultant's records or data is not
related to this project, it shall be without liability or legal exposure to the Consultant.
VI. DISCRIMINATION. In the hiring of employees for the performance of work under
this Agreement or any subcontract, the Consultant, its subcontractors, or any person acting on
behalf of the Consultant or subcontractor shall not, by reason of race, religion, color, sex, age,
sexual orientation, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability,
discriminate against any person who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the
employment relates. Consultant shall execute the attached City of Kent Equal Employment
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Opportunity Policy Declaration, Comply with City Administrative Policy 1.2, and upon completion
of the contract work, file the attached Compliance Statement.
VII. INDEMNIFICATION. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its
officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries,
damages, losses or suits, including all legal costs and attorney fees, arising out of or in
connection with the Consultant's performance of this Agreement, except for that portion of the
injuries and damages caused by the City's negligence.
The City's inspection or acceptance of any of Consultant's work when completed shall not
be grounds to avoid any of these covenants of indemnification.
Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW
4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or
damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Consultant
and the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers, the Consultant's liability
hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Consultant's negligence.
IT IS FURTHER SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE
INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED HEREIN CONSTITUTES THE CONSULTANT'S WAIVER OF
IMMUNITY UNDER INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE, TITLE 51 RCW, SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF
THIS INDEMNIFICATION. THE PARTIES FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE MUTUALLY
NEGOTIATED THIS WAIVER.
In the event Consultant refuses tender of defense in any suit or any claim, if that tender
was made pursuant to this indemnification clause, and if that refusal is subsequently determined
by a court having jurisdiction (or other agreed tribunal) to have been a wrongful refusal on the
Consultant's part, then Consultant shall pay all the City's costs for defense, including all
reasonable expert witness fees and reasonable attorneys' fees, plus the City's legal costs and
fees incurred because there was a wrongful refusal on the Consultant's part.
The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement.
VIII. INSURANCE. The Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the
Agreement, insurance of the types and in the amounts described in Exhibit B attached and
incorporated by this reference.
IX. EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION. The City will provide its best efforts to provide
reasonable accuracy of any information supplied by it to Consultant for the purpose of
completion of the work under this Agreement.
X. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. Original documents,
drawings, designs, reports, or any other records developed or created under this Agreement
shall belong to and become the property of the City. All records submitted by the City to the
Consultant will be safeguarded by the Consultant. Consultant shall make such data, documents,
and files available to the City upon the City's request. The City's use or reuse of any of the
documents, data and files created by Consultant for this project by anyone other than
Consultant on any other project shall be without liability or legal exposure to Consultant.
XI. CITY'S RIGHT OF INSPECTION. Even though Consultant is an independent
contractor with the authority to control and direct the performance and details of the work
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authorized under this Agreement, the work must meet the approval of the City and shall be
subject to the City's general right of inspection to secure satisfactory completion.
XII. WORK PERFORMED AT CONSULTANT'S RISK. Consultant shall take all
necessary precautions and shall be responsible for the safety of its employees, agents, and
subcontractors in the performance of the contract work and shall utilize all protection necessary
for that purpose. All work shall be done at Consultant's own risk, and Consultant shall be
responsible for any loss of or damage to materials, tools, or other articles used or held for use in
connection with the work.
XIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
A. Recyclable Materials. Pursuant to Chapter 3.80 of the Kent City Code, the City
requires its contractors and consultants to use recycled and recyclable products whenever
practicable. A price preference may be available for any designated recycled product.
B. Non-Waiver of Breach. The failure of the City to insist upon strict performance of
any of the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, or to exercise any option
conferred by this Agreement in one or more instances shall not be construed to be a waiver or
relinquishment of those covenants, agreements or options, and the same shall be and remain in
full force and effect.
C. Resolution of Disputes and Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. If the parties are unable
to settle any dispute, difference or claim arising from the parties' performance of this
Agreement, the exclusive means of resolving that dispute, difference or claim, shall only be by
filing suit exclusively under the venue, rules and jurisdiction of the King County Superior Court,
King County, Washington, unless the parties agree in writing to an alternative dispute resolution
process. In any claim or lawsuit for damages arising from the parties' performance of this
Agreement, each party shall pay all its legal costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending or
bringing such claim or lawsuit, including all appeals, in addition to any other recovery or award
provided by law; provided, however, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the
City's right to indemnification under Section VII of this Agreement.
D. Written Notice. All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the
parties at the addresses listed on the signature page of the Agreement, unless notified to the
contrary. Any written notice hereunder shall become effective three (3) business days after the
date of mailing by registered or certified mail, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if sent to
the addressee at the address stated in this Agreement or such other address as may be
hereafter specified in writing.
E. Assignment. Any assignment of this Agreement by either party without the written
consent of the non-assigning party shall be void. If the non-assigning party gives its consent to
any assignment, the terms of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and no
further assignment shall be made without additional written consent.
F. Modification. No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of
the City and Consultant.
G. Entire Agreement. The written provisions and terms of this Agreement, together
with any Exhibits attached hereto, shall supersede all prior verbal statements of any officer or
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other representative of the City, and such statements shall not be effective or be construed as
entering into or forming a part of or altering in any manner this Agreement. All of the above
documents are hereby made a part of this Agreement. However, should any language in any of
the Exhibits to this Agreement conflict with any language contained in this Agreement, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail.
H. Compliance with Laws. The Consultant agrees to comply with all federal, state, and
municipal laws, rules, and regulations that are now effective or in the future become applicable
to Consultant's business, equipment, and personnel engaged in operations covered by this
Agreement or accruing out of the performance of those operations.
I. City Business License Required. Prior to commencing the tasks described in Section
I, Contractor agrees to provide proof of a current city of Kent business license pursuant to
Chapter 5.01 of the Kent City Code.
3. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall constitute an original, and all of which will together constitute this one
Agreement.
IN WITNESS, the parties below execute this Agreement, which shall become
effective on the last date entered below.
CONSULTANT: CITY OF KENT:
By: By:
(signature) (signature)
Print Name: Print Name: Suzette Cooke
Its Its Mayor
(title)
DATE: DATE:
NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: NOTICES TO BE SENT TO:
CONSULTANT: CITY OF KENT:
Mack Dickerson Timothy 3. LaPorte, P.E.
Tierra Right of Way Services, Ltd. City of Kent
1575 East River Road, Suite 201 220 Fourth Avenue South
Tucson, AZ 85718 Kent, WA 98032
(520) 319-2106 (telephone) (253) 856-5500 (telephone)
(520) 323-3326 (facsimile) (253) 856-6500 (facsimile)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kent Law Department
Terre Right of Way-LL Russell Rd/WllIms-Dixon
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DECLARATION
CITY OF KENT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
The City of Kent is committed to conform to Federal and State laws regarding equal opportunity.
As such all contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who perform work with relation to this
Agreement shall comply with the regulations of the City's equal employment opportunity
policies.
The following questions specifically identify the requirements the City deems necessary for any
contractor, subcontractor or supplier on this specific Agreement to adhere to. An affirmative
response is required on all of the following questions for this Agreement to be valid and binding.
If any contractor, subcontractor or supplier willfully misrepresents themselves with regard to the
directives outlines, it will be considered a breach of contract and it will be at the City's sole
determination regarding suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement;
The questions are as follows:
1. I have read the attached City of Kent administrative policy number 1.2.
2. During the time of this Agreement I will not discriminate in employment on the basis of
sex, race, color, national origin, age, or the presence of all sensory, mental or physical
disability.
3. During the time of this Agreement the prime contractor will provide a written statement to
all new employees and subcontractors indicating commitment as an equal opportunity
employer.
4. During the time of the Agreement I, the prime contractor, will actively consider hiring and
promotion of women and minorities.
5. Before acceptance of this Agreement, an adherence statement will be signed by me, the
Prime Contractor, that the Prime Contractor complied with the requirements as set forth
above.
By signing below, I agree to fulfill the five requirements referenced above.
By:
Fo r:
Title:
Date:
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CITY OF KENT
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
NUMBER: 1.2 EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 1998
SUBJECT: MINORITY AND WOMEN SUPERSEDES: April 1, 1996
CONTRACTORS APPROVED BY Jim White, Mayor
POLICY:
Equal employment opportunity requirements for the City of Kent will conform to federal and
state laws. All contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers of the City must guarantee
equal employment opportunity within their organization and, if holding Agreements with the City
amounting to $10,000 or more within any given year, must take the following affirmative steps:
1. Provide a written statement to all new employees and subcontractors indicating
commitment as an equal opportunity employer.
2. Actively consider for promotion and advancement available minorities and women.
Any contractor, subcontractor, consultant or supplier who willfully disregards the City's
nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements shall be considered in breach of contract
and subject to suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement.
Contract Compliance Officers will be appointed by the Directors of Planning, Parks, and Public
Works Departments to assume the following duties for their respective departments.
1. Ensuring that contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers subject to these
regulations are familiar with the regulations and the City's equal employment opportunity
policy.
2. Monitoring to assure adherence to federal, state and local laws, policies and guidelines.
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CITY OF KENT
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This form shall be filled out AFTER COMPLETION of this project by the Contractor awarded the
Agreement.
I, the undersigned, a duly represented agent of
Company, hereby acknowledge and declare that the before-mentioned company was the prime
contractor for the Agreement known as that was entered
into on the (date), between the firm I represent and the City of
Kent.
I declare that I complied fully with all of the requirements and obligations as outlined in the City
of Kent Administrative Policy 1.2 and the Declaration City of Kent Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy that was part of the before-mentioned Agreement.
By:
Fo r:
Title:
Date:
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April 24,2014
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Ingrid Willms-Dixon,Project Analyst
City of Kent,Public Works Engineering
4o0 West Gowe Street
Kent,Washington 98032-5895
Re: Right of Way Services:Relocation Plan and Relocation Assistance
Lower and Lowest Russell Road Levee Project
Dear Nis. Wilkins-Dixon:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide the City of Kent (the City) with our estimate of costs related to
relocation planning and relocation to complete the above-referenced project. Along with our proposal, we ',.....
have included a Summary of Qualifications with the resumes of staff that ate available to complete your
project The last two pages of the proposal contain our pricing and staff availability.
Tierra Right of Way Services,Ltd. (Tierra),will comply with Washington State Department of Trausportation
(WSDOT) guidelines, including Local Agency Guidelines and Washington law as stated in Chapter 8.26
RC%K7.
It is our understanding that the City will procure the needed appraisal reports and related valuation services
from their own sources outside of this Request for Proposals (RPT). The City will complete all acquisitions
for the project in-house. It is assumed that the City will also provide the following to complete relocation
activities:
• Appraisal Reports for each parcel
• Title Reports for each parcel
Our proposed price reflecrs this understanding and these assumptions.
Tierra will deliver the Lower and Lowest Russell Road Levee Project within the budget proposed and within
your project schedule.
Our team looks forward to wonting with the City of Kent again to complete this important project to protect
the residents of the City from a 500-year flood event.
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Sincerely,
I
Mack Dickerson, SR/WA,RW-RAC
Vice-President,Right of Way Operations
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Randye K. Ferrick. President & Broker
1575 East River Road, Suite 201 • Tucson, Arizona 85718 • 520.319.2106 • Pax: 520.323.3326
Right of Way m Cultural Resources w Environmental Planning
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City of ITent,Wasltingmn
KFNT Lower and Lowest Russell Road levee Project
Cost F:q$YII' ate
Relocation Plan—Tierra has conferred with NKSDOT to determine the need for Relocation Planning.
According to Mr. Tom Boyd, the Local Agency Real Estate Liaison, a Relocation Plan must be prepared for
any project that will displace one or more occupants. The proposed project will displace two residential
occupants, a non-resident residential owner, and five potential businesses located within the Noble Pacific
warehouse; therefore, a Relocation Plan is requited. The Gagliardi parcel that was in Tierra's October 2012
proposal for this project has been dropped from the project and is not included within any of the costs
shown in this proposal
Tierra recommends that the City provide "Notice to Proceed" with the relocation planning at least 90 clays
prior to the anticipated start date for acquisitions so that the plan is complete before acquisition commences,
in accordance with the Uniform Act. '..
Frequently when fieldwork has commenced for relocation planning, we encounter additional occupants
within residential structures or business entities witivn commercial or residential structures that are unknown
at the project outset. Whcn this occurs,Tierra staff will complete an intervicw with the unknown displacee as
soon as possible so that the project schedule is maintained. We will then notify the City of our findings and
submit a change order for the additional displacee entitlements at the unit rates provided herein for the type
of relocation anticipated.The change order will provide for both the relocation planning and relocation of the
new displacee(s).The City's acceptance of this proposal and award of a contract acknowledges that this event
may occur,and the City will not be unreasonable in granting the change order.
Relocation Services—Tierra completed a field inspection of the project on October 17, 2012, to prepare
this proposal At the time of our field inspection, a "For Rent" sign was placed on the Torgeson property.
The City of Kent has confirmed that a tenant occupies the Torgeson property. This indicates that there will
be two relocations for this parcel: one relocation for the landlord non-resident occupant, and one relocation
for the residential tenant that leases the house on the property owned by Torgeson. Our cost estimate below
identifies separate costs for each. Until such time as the Relocation Plan is complete, Tierra has no way to
truly estimate the relocation costs that will be charged to the City. Our cost estimate therefore assumes these
are no other relocation entitlements other than what is stated herein and that the City has or will not take
protective leasing measures to prevent a new tenant in the Torgeson residence that is available for rent. The
Voss propentyis believed to be owner occupied,and the pricing below reflects this.
On 4/24/14, the City informed Tierra that the owner of the property known as Torgeson has personal
propetty on the property which will need to be moved as part of the relocation. As this is typically not
encountered in relocations with non-resident owners, an adjustment to the price for this relocation has bean
provided to cover the move of Torgeson's personal property.
Based on information provided by die City, the Noble Pacific Warehouse is occupied by the owner,who has li
it bean sprout business. It is also believed that at this site, there are four separate tenants occupying the '..
premises who legally operate four separate businesses. Until the Relocation Plan is complete,it is not known
whether these tenants actually operate businesses within the Noble Pacific Warehouse or if they store
materials at the warehouse.At the request of the. City, Tierra will only complete the relocation plan for the
Noble Pacific Warehouse.
Other Cost Assumptions—The total cost estimate for the combined Relocation Plan and relocation ',
services assumes that the City of Kent will award the entire project to one consultant only and not break up
the work and award it to two or more consultants. In the event that the City does break up the project into
two or more awards,the unit prices and totals herein are no longer valid.
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Cost Table
Item Description Units/Unit Cost Cost
Relocation Plan
2 residential properties with 3
Relocation Plan potential entitlements 3/$900.00 52,700.00 '..
(Voss,Tor eson,Kuno
Noble Pacific Warehouse with 5
Relocation Plan* 5/$1050.00 $5,250.00
potential entitlements
Total Relocation Planning Services: $7,990.00
Relocation Services
Relocation—Residential Voss parcel000620-0017 1/$11,50().0() $11,500.00
Relocation—Residential Torgeson parcel 00620-0011 (Kuno) 1/$11,500.00 $11,500.00
Relocation— $5,500.00
Landlord Non-icsident Toigeson parcel 00620-0011 1/$5,500.00
Owner
Total Relocation Services: $28,900.00
Total Relocation Plan and Relocation Services: $36,450.00
Staff Availability
Staff. Ciutent Availability Avail bility after May 15,2012 ',..
Dave Pan 30% 70%
Ted Par 50% 70%
Coley Lon 30% 40%
Macl:Dickerson 20% 40%
References
The followuig persons may be contacted to provide professional references for Tierra in relation to the
provision of relocation,acquisition,and related services.
WSDOT
Barbara Bulzotni, (206) 440-4208
Snohomish County Public Utility District
Paulo Morgan (retired), (520) 825-9753
Pierce County,Washington
Jennifer Walker(253) 798-7025
Pima County Department of Public Works
Christina Biggs (retired) (520) 730-4230
City of Tucson
Tim Murphy, (520)-837-6712
Dorothy Weideman, (520) 837-6720
City of Phoenix
Larry Long, (602)534-4971
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENTS
Insurance
The Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder
by the Consultant, their agents, representatives, employees or
subcontractors.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance
Consultant shall obtain insurance of the types described below:
1. Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned,
hired and leased vehicles. Coverage shall be written on Insurance
Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01 or a substitute form providing
equivalent liability coverage. If necessary, the policy shall be
endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage.
2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO
occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from
premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed
operations, personal injury and advertising injury, and liability
assumed under an insured contract. The City shall be named as an
insured under the Consultant's Commercial General Liability
insurance policy with respect to the work performed for the City
using ISO additional insured endorsement CG 20 10 11 85 or a
substitute endorsement providing equivalent coverage.
3. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial
Insurance laws of the State of Washington.
4. Professional Liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant's
profession.
B. Minimum Amounts of Insurance
Consultant shall maintain the following insurance limits:
1. Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single
limit for bodily injury and property damage of $1,000,000 per
accident.
2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits
no less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general
aggregate and a $1,000,000 products-completed operations
aggregate limit.
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3. Professional Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less
than $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 policy aggregate limit.
C. Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following
provisions for Automobile Liability and Commercial General Liability
insurance:
1. The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as
respect the City. Any Insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool
coverage maintained by the City shall be excess of the Consultant's
insurance and shall not contribute with it.
2. The Consultant's insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage
shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30) days
prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has
been given to the City.
3. The City of Kent shall be named as an additional insured on all
policies (except Professional Liability) as respects work performed
by or on behalf of the Consultant and a copy of the endorsement
naming the City as additional insured shall be attached to the
Certificate of Insurance. The City reserves the right to receive a
certified copy of all required insurance policies. The Consultant's
Commercial General Liability insurance shall also contain a clause
stating that coverage shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respects to the
limits of the insurer's liability.
D. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not
less than ANII.
E. Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the
amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the
additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of
the Contractor before commencement of the work.
F. Subcontractors
Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or
shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor.
All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the same insurance
requirements as stated herein for the Consultant.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: May 15, 2014
To: Chair Dennis Higgins and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 19, 2014
From: Gina Hungerford, Conservation Coordinator
Through: Kelly Peterson, AICP, Environmental Conservation Supervisor
Tim LaPorte, P.E., Public Works Director
Subject: Information Only/ TeamUp2CleanUp Event Summary
Recycling Event — June 7, Kent Phoenix Academy
Item - 5
Motion:
Information Items/No Motion Required
Summary:
On May 17, 2014, we hosted "Tea mUp2CleanUpKent" together with the Downtown
Partnership, the Kent Chamber of Commerce, Kent Station & Republic Services.
Over 125 dedicated people participated in the event to make our community shine.
Will provide a summary of the litter cleanup activities and the number of litter-filled
bags received at the May 19th meeting.
On June 7, 2014, from 9:00-3:00, we will be hosting our summer Recycling Event at
the Phoenix Academy parking lot, 11000 SE 264th Street. We'll be accepting all the
usual items including: appliances, toilets & sinks, mattresses, kid's car seats,
batteries, & bulky yard debris. We will also accept up to three file-sized boxes of
documents for shredding. The Northwest Center truck will be on site to collect
clothing and reusable household goods. Flyers with a complete list have been
mailed. The information is also available at: KentRecyles.com.
Budget Impact:
None
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: April 4, 2014
To: Chair Dennis Higgins and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 19, 2014
From: Mike Mactutis, P.E., Environmental Engineering Manager
Through: Tim LaPorte, P.E., Public Works Director
Subject: Information Only/Green River System Wide Improvement
Framework
Item — 6
Information Only/No Motion Required
Summary:
The King County Flood Control District is in the midst of preparing a Green River
System Wide Improvement Framework (SWIF), which is a federal process to analyze
and address issues with levee systems' enrollment status in the federal Levee
Rehabilitation Program. The Green River SWIF includes additional long term planning
elements related to providing higher levels of flood protection and balancing flood
protection with other river priorities such as salmon habitat and recreation.
The SWIF process is under the direction of the King County Flood Control District Board
of Supervisors and Executive Committee, which are advised by the Green River SWIF
Advisory Council and the Green River SWIF Technical Advisory Committee.
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be meeting next on Wednesday May 21
to make a recommendation on appropriate Levels of Protection for the various river
reaches. The Advisory Council and Executive Committee will discuss this issue in June,
followed by a final decision by the Flood Control District Board of Supervisors in July.
The schedule is to evaluate alternative capital improvement projects to meet the Level
of Protection and move forward with a preferred alternative by September, and have a
capital improvement plan approved by November. The final SWIF will be transmitted
to the Corps of Engineers in February, 2015.
Budget Impact:
None
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Timothy J. LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
KEN T Fax: 253-856-6500
WASH IN GTO N Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: May 16, 2014
To: Chair Dennis Higgins and Public Works Committee Members
PW Committee Meeting Date: May 19, 2014
From: Monica Whitman, Senior Transportation Planner
Through: Timothy J. LaPorte, P.E., Public Works Director
Subject: Information Only/Draft Six Year Transportation Improvement
Program
Item - 7
Motion:
Information Item/No Motion Required
Summary:
The Draft 2015-2020 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
represents the City's proposed transportation improvement work program for the
next six years. It includes planning studies, street, bicycle, pedestrian, traffic signal,
and transit improvements as well as street maintenance and preservation projects.
State law requires that each city develop a local TIP and that it be updated annually
(RCW 35.77.010). All of the state and federal agencies now require that projects
submitted for a grant application be included in a city's adopted Six Year TIP.
Public Works staff will be presenting how the 2015-2020 Six Year TIP differs from
the 2014-2019 TIP, which was adopted in June of 2014.
Budget Impact:
Each project or program within the TIP has a different budget impact as noted in the
narrative.
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CITY OF KENT
WASHINGTON
SIX YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2015 - 2020
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Director of Public Works
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2015-2020 CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Table of Contents:
1. Resolution adopting the 2015 — 2020 Six Year TIP (Placeholder)
2. Introduction
3. Listing of the Projects
4. Project Descriptions
5. Map of the Projects (Placeholder)
6. Contact Information
On the cover: Daniel Elementary near SE 248th St and 116th Ave SE
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2015-2020 CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Introduction
Overview
The 2015-2020 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a short-
range planning document that is updated annually based on needs and policies
identified in the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and 2008 Transportation Master
Plan. It represents Kent's current list of needed projects that may begin work in
the next six years. The document identifies secured or reasonably expected
revenue sources for each of the projects. The Six-Year TIP serves as a draft work
plan for the development of the local transportation network. Once adopted, the
TIP helps to guide funding and implementation priorities during the development of
the transportation portion of the Six -Year Capital Investment Program (CIP). The
CIP can be considered a subset of the TIP. The CIP shows the City-funded portion
of projects and is constrained by current budget forecasts, whereas the TIP shows
the complete project list with the variety of funding sources and partners involved.
Mandated by State Law
State law requires that each city develop a local TIP, that it be updated annually
(RCW 35.77.010), and that it be submitted to the State Department of
Transportation not more than thirty days after its adoption but before July 1st. It
represents an important planning component under the state's Growth Management
Act. For cities to compete for transportation funding grants from Federal and State
sources, granting agencies require that projects be included in the TIP. The Six-
Year Transportation Improvement Program may be revised at any time during the
year by a majority of the Council, after a Public Hearing.
How is the 2015-2020 SIX-YEAR TIP different from the previous year?
PROJECTS ADDED PROJECT TYPE, �COMMENTS ,
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# 6 148th AVE SE Improvements Maintenance/Enhancement Project Added
# Safe Routes to Schools Safety Project Added
Improvements at Daniel Elementary
#8 Safe Routes to Schools Safety Project Added
Improvements at Neel O'Brien
#9 SE 248th St Im rovements Enhancement Project Added
PROJECTS ftEMbUEC�
None --- ---
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PROJECTS ADDED PROJECT TYPE COMMENTS
OTHER
#38 Street Preservation Program Ongoing Citywide Program Increased
#39 Residential Traffic Calming Ongoing Citywide Program Increased
#42 Comprehensive Plan Update Ongoing Citywide Program Increased
#43 Channelization Improvements Ongoing Citywide Program Increased
#44 Bicycle System Improvements Ongoing Citywide Program TBD
#45 Sidewalk Program Ongoing Citywide Program TBD
#46 Guardrail and Safety Ongoing Citywide Program Increased
Improvements
#47 Community Based Shuttles I Ongoing Citywide Program I Decreased
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2015 - 2020 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
CITY OF KENT
No. ESTIMATED START DATE DESCRIPTION COSTS
1 2015 Southeast 256th Street Widening Phase II $7,000,000
2 2015 Kent Kangley Pedestrian Safety Improvements $416,000
3 2015 South 226th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation $25,000,000
4 2015 72nd Avenue South Extension $2,700,000
5 2015 Traffic Control Signal System $400,000
6 2015 146th Ave SE Improvements $1,000,000
7 2015 Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meridian Elementary School $448,000
B 2015 Safe Walking Routes to School Improvements at Neely O'Brien Elementary School $350,000
9 2015 Safe Walking Routes to School Improvements at Daniel Elementary School $100,000
10 2015 Kent Regional Trails Connector $1,300,000
11 2015 James Street Bicycle Lanes $1,375,000
11 2015 SE 206th Street&106th Avenue SE(SR 515)Intersection Improvement $710,000
12 2015 South 224th Street Extension $29,000,000
13 2016 Central Avenue South Improvement(Green River Bridge to Willis Street) $4,500,000
14 2016 Willis Street(SR 516)and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements $450,000
15 2016 Willis Street(SR 516)/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade Separation $27,000,000
16 2016 South 212th Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Grade Separation $27,000,000
17 2017 SE 246th Street Improvements TBD
16 2017 James Street Bicycle Lanes $1,375,000
19 2017 Military Road South at Reith Road $2,180,000
20 2017 Willis Street(SR 516)/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation $20,000,000
21 2017 South 212th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation $27,000,000
22 2016 Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meadow Ridge Elementary School $620,000
23 2016 Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Horizon Elementary $310,000
24 2016 Panther Lake Signal System Integration. $342,000
25 2020 106th Avenue Southeast Extension $5,200,000
26 2020 Smith and Central Avenue Intersection Improvement $1,400,000
27 2020 S 212th Street and 72nd Avenue South Intersection Improvement $690,000
26 2020 SE 240th St and 104th Ave SE(SR 515)Intersection Improvement $1,600,000
29 2020 Military Road South Widening $18,500,000
30 2020 132nd Avenue Southeast Widening,Phase I (Kent Kangley to SE 246th St) $25,100,000
31 2020 132nd Avenue Southeast Widening,Phase II (SE 246th St to SE 240th St) $7,000,000
32 2020 Kent Kangley Road(SR 516)&132nd Avenue SE Intersection Improvement $1,200,000
33 2020 South 260th Street&Pacific Highway South (SR 99)Intersection Improvement $1,250,000
34 2020 SE 256th Street&104th Avenue SE(SR 515)Intersection Improvement $450,000
35 2020 South 212th Street/64th Avenue S Intersection Improvement $1,800,000
36 2020 Meeker Street and Washington Avenue Intersection Improvement $960,000
37 2020 South 272nd Street and Military Road South Intersection Improvements $260,000
245,986,000
ONGOING CITYWIDE PROGRAMS:
36 2015-2020 Street Preservation $72,000,000
39 2015-2020 Residential Traffic Calming Program $3,000,000
40 2015-2020 Traffic Signal Management Program $4,200,000
41 2015-2020 Miscellaneous Intersection Improvements $300,000
42 2015-2020 Comprehensive Plan Update $550,000
43 2015-2020 Channelization Program $2,490,000
44 2015-2020 Bicycle System Improvements TBD
45 2015-2020 Sidewalks,Sidewalk Repair and Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Program TBD
46 2015-2020 Guardrail and Safety Improvements $600,000
47 2015-2020 Community Based Circulating Shuttles $190,000
46 2015-2020 Quiet Zone for Downtown Urban Center $3,500,000
Total: TBD
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2015-2020 CITY OF KENT
SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT #1: Southeast 256th Street Widening, Phase II
SR 516 (Kent Kangley Road) to 116th Avenue Southeast
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Construct a three lane roadway from SR 516 (Kent Kangley
Road) 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. This project is under construction, retaining wall
work is underway. Surface water has been excavated and
conduit placement is complete. Overall the project is 50%
complete. Additional work is planned in this corridor within the
6 Year planning horizon, see projects #21 and #30.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $1,100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$350,000
Construction .................. $5,500,000
TOTAL ..........................$7,000,000
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. Despite
the lack of suitable pedestrian facilities and extremely harsh
weather in January 2012, over 650 pedestrians per day walked
along this segment of roadway. 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 serve east/west travel demand. The project will
increase the capacity of this roadway by adding a center two-
way left turn lane. This project provides a multi-modal
connection between improvements west and east of this
segment.
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PROJECT #2: Kent Kangley Pedestrian Safety Improvements
104th Avenue SE to 124th Avenue SE
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Add a new mid-block pedestrian crossing of Kent Kangley Road
with median refuge island and Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons. Restripe crosswalks and stop bars, upgrade
pedestrian crossings to countdown message modules and
Americans with Disability Accessible (ADA) standard pedestrian
push buttons. There are a total of 8 intersections that will be
improved by this project and proper signage will be updated
along the entire project length. The project is currently under
design. Construction is expected to begin in 2015.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ........$74,000
Right of Way Acquisition ...............$0
Construction ....................$342,000
TOTAL............................$416,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): Washington State Department of Transportation
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) is one of the most densely
populated corridors in the City. The section from 104th Ave SE
to 124th Ave SE is a congested, mixed land use, Principal
Arterial that is a designated truck route currently operating at
a Level of Service (LOS) E during the PM Peak. The majority
of housing along this portion of SR 516 is high density
multifamily housing that generates a substantial amount of
pedestrian traffic. This section of Kent Kangley is a high
boarding area for transit and is also a popular destination for
senior citizens due to the high concentration of shopping
facilities, banks, medical offices and senior housing. The
project area includes two of the highest collision incident
locations in the City (104th Avenue SE at 256th Street and
116th Avenue SE at Kent Kangley Road). The majority of
collisions reported in the project area from 2006-2008
occurred during the daylight hours with pedestrians over the
age of 18. This project will improve safety through the
construction of these engineering improvements combined
with education and enforcement.
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PROJECT #3: South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad
mainline tracks at South 228th Street. The project will include
the construction of a bridge; four-lane vehicle crossing; full-
width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street
lighting; utilities and appurtenances. Construction is underway,
utilities are being relocated. This project has also been added
to the Washington State Freight Plan.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $1,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $2,500,000
Construction ................ $21,000,000
TOTAL ........................$25,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Port of Seattle, FAST, FMSIB, LID, 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 roadway capacity, decrease
congestion, enhance safety and 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. Construction is underway.
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PROJECT #4: 72"d Avenue South Extension
South 2001h Street to South 196th Street
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: This project completes a missing link by constructing a new
three-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. This project is currently under design.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$300,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........$75,000
Construction .................. $2,325,000
TOTAL ..........................$2,700,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIB, Regional Fire Authority, 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. This roadway connection
provides a direct link from the existing Fire Station on 72nd
Avenue South to the 196th Street corridor, grade-separated
over both the BNSF and UPRR mainline railroad tracks,
dramatically improving emergency response times to a large
area of the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial Center and
warehouse land uses.
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PROJECT #5: Traffic Control Signal System
Citywide
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: The City will purchase and install a master signal controller unit
capable of supporting flashing yellow left turn arrow (FYLTA)
displays for permitted left turns. This project will also purchase
and install traffic signal controllers for up to 29 individual
intersections. Traffic signals will be modified at up to 14
intersections to display FYLTA signal indications for permissive
left turn movements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................$0
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ..................... $400,000
TOTAL .............................$400,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The current central traffic signal control system is not
compatible with flashing yellow left turn arrow displays for
permissive left turn movements. This type of signal display has
been demonstrated to be much more readily understood by
motorists and has resulted in reduced collision rates involving
vehicles turning left during permissive left turn signal phases.
The upgrade to the legacy central control system and more
advanced intersection traffic signal controllers will allow greater
operation flexibility and improved transportation system
efficiency.
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PROJECT #6: 148th Ave SE Improvements
SE 256th Street to SE 240th Street
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Rebuild a section of roadway between SE 256th St North to the
Soos Creek Bridge, raising the road grade 18 inches. Overlay
the section of roadway between SE 256th St and SE 240th St.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ......$100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ...............$0
Construction ....................$900,000
TOTAL.........................$1,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 148th Ave SE is classified as a residential collector arterial and
serves as a major north-south corridor serving Kent's East Hill
near Soos Creek. This project will restore the roadway and
prevent overtopping of 148th Ave SE during heavy rain events.
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PROJECT #7: Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meridian Elementary
25621 140th Avenue SE
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Install a traffic signal at the intersection of SE 256th Street and
140th Avenue SE and construct an asphalt pavement walkway
with an extruded curb along SE 256th Street from approximately
134th Avenue SE to 140th Avenue SE. The traffic signal includes
a traffic surveillance camera and interconnect cable to connect
this signal to the rest of the City's traffic control system. This
project also includes education and enforcement elements
including the purchase of an additional Lidar Radar Unit for the
police enforcement.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$65,000
Education/Enforcement..........$83,000
Construction ..................... $300,000
TOTAL .............................$448,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): WSDOT, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Meridian Elementary School is located near the intersection of
SE 256th Street and 140th Avenue SE. The school provides
adult crossing guards to help students cross SE 256th Street.
The level of development in the area has increased to the point
that local traffic in the neighborhood and in the communities to
the east of the school has become especially heavy at the
afternoon bell times. A full traffic signal would assist the
crossing guards, the school children, the parents and teachers
arriving/leaving the school and all the local motorists to
maneuver in an orderly way during times of heavy conflict.
Currently students must walk or bike along a wide shoulder on
SE 256th Street. This project would provide asphalt pavement
adjacent to the signal to assist crossing guards, parents,
students, and motorist.
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PROJECT #8: Safe Walking Routes to School Improvements at Neely
O'Brien Elementary School
6300 N 236th Street
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Install a new traffic signal and pedestrian crosswalk at the
intersection of 64th Avenue South and South 236th Street.
Project includes the relocation of traffic enforcement cameras,
the installation of a traffic camera and an education and
enforcement element.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$50,000
Education/Enforcement..........$50,000
Construction ..................... $250,000
TOTAL .............................$350,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): WSDOT, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Neely O'Brien Elementary School is located near the
intersection of 64th Avenue South and South 236th Street.
Students walking to and from school cross 64th Avenue South,
a minor arterial. This signal project will provide an alternative
walking route for those students that live to the east of 64th
Avenue. Education of the students and traffic enforcement is
also a component of this project.
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PROJECT #9: Safe Walking Routes to School Improvements at Daniel
Elementary School
11310 SE 248th Street
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Relocate existing crosswalk and overhead crosswalk sign to
provide improved access for students walking to and from
school. This project will also improve traffic flow through this
segment of SE 248th. This project includes minor asphalt paving
and education and enforcement elements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$15,000
Education/Enforcement..........$25,000
Construction .......................$60,000
TOTAL .............................$100,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): WSDOT, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Daniel Elementary School is located along SE 248th which is
classified as a residential collector arterial. SE 248th Street is
also a major walking route for students. The current location of
the crosswalk causes an inefficient flow of traffic and of
students walking to and from school. This project will improve
that flow. Education of the students and traffic enforcement is
also a component of this project.
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PROJECT #10: Kent Regional Trails Connector
Green River Trail to Interurban Trail at South 218th Street
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Construct 4,400 foot multi-use trail connecting the Green River
and Interurban Regional Trails at a point approximately mid-way
between the South 212th Street and South 228th Street Corridors
at about South 218th Street in the heart of the Kent Valley. This
12-foot wide multi-use trail for non-motorized users will include
trail lighting, in some locations, to enhance visibility and
encourage year-round usage. Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons and marked crosswalks will be installed where the new
trail crosses midblock at 64th Avenue South and 72nd Avenue
South. A traffic signal for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing
mid-block will be installed on 68th Avenue South (West Valley
HWY). A mechanism for performance monitoring (counting) will
be installed at or near the new traffic signal. The project will
install a steel pedestrian/bicycle bridge over the Mill Creek
between 72nd Avenue South and the Interurban Trail. Federal
funds have been obligated. This project is anticipated to be
completed in 2015.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$125,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction .................. $1,175,000
TOTAL ..........................$1,300,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): CMAQ, WSDOT, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: One of the highest priority projects in the City's Non-Motorized
Plan and Transportation Master Plan, this new trail would fill a
missing east/west link in the City's and the region's bicycle
network. It would connect two of the most heavily used
regional trails to each other and provide access for tens of
thousands of people to a concentrated employment center. It
would provide alternative mode access to The Kent
Manufacturing/Industrial Center's 1,800 employers, to
recreational activities along the Green River and the Green
River Natural Resources Area and provide additional safety for
all users crossing three major arterial streets in an area with a
heavy mix of truck traffic.
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PROJECT #11: SE 208th Street and 108th Avenue SE (SR 515/Benson
Highway) Intersection Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancements
YEAR: 2015
DESCRIPTION: Add a second southbound left storage lane on 108th Avenue SE,
widen the receiving lane on SE 208th St, and modify the signal
phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........$75,000
Construction ..................... $575,000
TOTAL .............................$710,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): HSIP, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: State Route 515, also known as The Benson Highway or 108th
Avenue SE, is the primary north south route on the East Hill
and serves as a major transit route. With four to five lanes in
its current configuration, this roadway has been widened to its
practical limits. Improvements to intersections along the
corridor can have positive effects on corridor congestion and
improve efficiency. This project would add queuing capacity for
the southbound left turn movement while continuing to provide
two lanes of through travel. Federal funds have been obligated.
Project is anticipated to be completed in 2015.
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PROJECT #12: South 224th Street Extension
84th Avenue South to 104th Avenue Southeast (Benson Rd) (SR 515)
YEAR: 2015
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 .... $3,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $4,000,000
Construction ................ $22,000,000
TOTAL ........................$29,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID, TIB
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing roadway system cannot accommodate the current
or 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.
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PROJECT #13: Central Avenue South Improvements
Green River Bridge to East Willis Street (SR 516)
YEAR: 2016
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,
sidewalks and street trees, as well as minor storm drainage
improvements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction .................. $4,000,000
TOTAL ..........................$4,500,000
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 roadway. The sidewalk
system is sub-standard in many locations and in need of
replacement.
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PROJECT #14: Willis Street and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements
YEAR: 2016
DESCRIPTION: Improve the intersection of Willis Street and Central Avenue to
provide a right turn lane from southbound on Central Avenue to
westbound Willis Street. Project includes sidewalk, curb and
gutter replacement and improvements to traffic signal system.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$40,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$150,000
Construction ..................... $260,000
TOTAL .............................$450,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Developer Mitigation
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is a traffic mitigation requirement for additional
trips generated by the Kent Station Development. The City of
Kent will be implementing this project that is required of the
developer.
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PROJECT #15: Willis Street (SR 516)/Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Railway
YEAR: 2016
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railway mainline tracks at Willis Street (SR 516). The project
will include the construction of a bridge; four-lane vehicle
crossing; full width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $2,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $3,000,000
Construction ................ $21,500,000
TOTAL ........................$27,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway,
FAST, FMSIB, Port of Seattle, 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 Railway mainline is also increasing to approximately 45
trains a day plus the possibility of another 18 coal trains.
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. Reduction in traffic congestion on adjoining streets
and reduced environmental impacts caused by traffic
congestion is expected. This projection will enhance Kent as an
economic generator and provide regional connections for
thousands of businesses, employers, and commuters.
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PROJECT #16: South 212th Street/Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
YEAR: 2016
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railway mainline tracks at South 212th Street. The project will
include the construction of a bridge; six-lane vehicle crossing;
full width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; a
bicycle facility; street lighting; utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $6,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $4,000,000
Construction ................ $17,000,000
TOTAL ........................$27,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FMSIB, FAST, TIB, Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Railway
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 Railway mainline is also increasing to
approximately 45 trains per day plus the likelihood of another
18 coal trains. 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. Reduction 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.
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PROJECT #17: SE 248th Street Improvements
109th Avenue SE to 132nd Avenue SE
YEAR: 2017
DESCRIPTION: Construct a 3-lane roadway from 109th Avenue Southeast to
132nd Avenue Southeast. The project includes three new
roundabouts along SE 248th St; at the intersection of 116th Ave
SE, 120th Ave SE and 124th Ave SE. Included in the project will
be new curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, planter strips,
power undergrounding and storm drainage improvements.
PROJECT COST: Under Review - TED
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Development Mitigation Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: SE 248th Street is classified as a residential collector arterial
and it serves as a major east-west corridor serving Kent's East
Hill. Additional roadway capacity is required to accommodate
existing and anticipated development. This project will provide
additional east-west capacity to supplement Southeast 240th
Street to the north and Southeast 256th Street to the south.
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PROJECT #18: James Street Bicycle Lanes
Interurban Trail to Washington Avenue (SR 181) and 800 feet
east of the Green River Trail
YEAR: 2017
DESCRIPTION: Install bike lanes along James Street from the Interurban Trail
to Washington Avenue South (SR 181). This project will also
eliminate the gap of approximately 800 feet at the west end of
James Street where James Street intersects with the Green
River Trail.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$150,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction .................. $1,225,000
TOTAL ..........................$1,375,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The proposed bicycle lanes would complete a missing bicycle
link between the Green River Trail and the Kent Regional
Growth Center. This project would provide the first dedicated
bicycle lanes to penetrate what had here-to-for been a barrier
to east/west bicycle travel, State Route 167. Bike lanes
currently extend easterly from this point providing connections
to the King County Regional Justice Center, Kent Station (an
18-acre shopping and entertainment complex), and the Kent
Transit Center. Nearby land uses include historic downtown
Kent, City Hall and the Kent City Center project scheduled to
add 164 urban-style apartments to the downtown core starting
in 2014. Filling in the missing links of this bicycle corridor is
expected to encourage more people to utilize bicycling for more
of their trips. The anticipated mode shift from single-occupant
vehicle to bicycle will allow Kent to meet growth management
goals while continuing to comply with its adopted level of
service standards and federal clean air standards.
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PROJECT #19: Military Road South at Reith Road
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2017
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. The intersection will accommodate the future
bicycle lanes which are planned for both Military Road South and
Reith Road.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$180,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$200,000
Construction .................. $1,800,000
TOTAL ..........................$2,180,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIB, City of Kent, Development 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.
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PROJECT #20: Willis Street (SR516)/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
YEAR: 2017
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 bridge; a four-lane roadway; full width paving;
concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting; utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $2,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ................ $18,000,000
TOTAL ........................$20,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FAST, FMSIB, Port of Seattle, 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 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 are also expected. This project will
enhance Kent as an economic generator and provide regional
connections for thousands of businesses, employers, and commuters.
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PROJECT #21: South 212th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
Grade Separation Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad
YEAR: 2017
DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad's mainline
tracks at South 212th Street. The project will include the construction
of a bridge; a six-lane vehicle crossing; full-width paving; concrete
curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; a bicycle facility; street lighting; utilities
and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $6,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $3,000,000
Construction ................ $18,000,000
TOTAL ........................$27,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, FMSIB, 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 a solution
to the costly problem of congestion. The railroad crossing will no
longer impede freight and other traffic flow. Reduction 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.
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PROJECT #22: Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Meadow Ridge
Elementary School
27710 108th Avenue SE
YEAR: 2018
DESCRIPTION: Install a 6 foot concrete sidewalk with curb and gutter along the
west side of 108th Avenue SE from SE 273rd Street to SE 272nd
Street. Install a 6 foot concrete sidewalk with curb and gutter
along the south side of SE 272"d Street from 108th Avenue SE to
105th Avenue SE. This project will install a new crosswalk
crossing 108th Avenue SE with Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons and appropriate signage on the north side of the
onramp to the westbound 277th Street Corridor. This project
also includes education and enforcement elements including the
purchase of an additional Lidar Radar Unit for police
enforcement.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$175,000
Education/Enforcement..........$20,000
Construction .....................$425,000
TOTAL .............................$620,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): WSDOT, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Few students currently walk or bicycle to Meadow Ridge
Elementary School. The Kent School District provides bus
transportation for all students living west of 108th Avenue
South and for students living north of the school. This project
will make the pedestrian environment friendlier for all users
and make it an inviting alternative for parents and students to
choose. The City of Kent has a number of programs that
encourage people of all ages to live a more active lifestyle and
makes it a City priority to provide attractive walking and
bicycling facilities. Once these additional sidewalk facilities are
built and the new crosswalk across 108th Avenue SE with
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons is installed, it is anticipated
that many more families will be encouraged to walk their
children to Meadow Ridge rather than drive them to school.
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PROJECT #23: Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Horizon Elementary
27641 144th Avenue SE
YEAR: 2018
DESCRIPTION: Install a paved pathway on the east side of 144th Avenue SE
from SE 278th Street to SE 276th Place. Install a new midblock
school crosswalk across 144th Avenue SE on the south side of
the school driveway. Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
at the new crosswalk and install advance school crossing signs.
This project also includes education and enforcement elements
including the purchase of an additional Lidar Radar Unit for
police enforcement.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$90,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ..................... $220,000
TOTAL .............................$310,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): WSDOT, City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The purpose of the Safe Routes to Schools Program is to
encourage more students to walk and bicycle to and from
school rather than being driven by their parents. Through a
combination of engineering enhancements to the built
environment plus education efforts aimed at the students and
their parents, it is hoped that families will increase the number
of walking and biking trips they make to their local school.
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PROJECT #24: Panther Lake Signal System Integration.
YEAR: 2018
DESCRIPTION: This project includes extension of communication cable to traffic
signals in the recently annexed area of Panther Lake to allow
remote monitoring and management of the traffic signals,
replacement of the existing traffic signal controllers to be
capable of displaying flashing yellow left turn arrow (FYLTA) for
permissive left turn movements and allow flexible coordination
of the traffic signals along arterial corridors.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................$0
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ..................... $342,000
TOTAL .............................$342,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The traffic signals in the recently annexed area of Panther Lake
are not connected to the City's central traffic signal control
system; hence, they cannot be remotely monitored or managed
from the City's Traffic Management Center. The intersection
controllers are not capable of displaying flashing yellow left turn
arrow (FYLTA) for permissive left turn movements. This type of
signal display has been demonstrated to be much more readily
understood by motorists and has resulted in reduced collision
rates involving vehicles turning left during permissive left turn
signal phases. The integration of these signals into the City's
signal system will allow operation flexibility and improved
transportation system efficiency
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PROJECT #25: 108th Avenue Southeast Extension
SE Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to SE 256th Street
YEAR: 2020
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
one 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; Sharrows; 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 .......$300,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $2,100,000
Construction .................. $2,800,000
TOTAL ..........................$5,200,000
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.
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PROJECT #26: Smith St and Central Avenue Intersection Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Revise southbound and northbound turn lane assignments.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$400,000
Construction ..................... $900,000
TOTAL ..........................$1,400,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The southbound vehicle movement is heaviest in the afternoon
peak period. The predominant vehicle flow in the peak period
is southbound on Central Avenue and then left on Smith Street
to proceed eastbound up the hill. This revision in lane
configuration, queue capacity, and turning capacity reduces
congestion. This project could reduce the intersection delay in
the afternoon peak period from 167 seconds per vehicle to 111
seconds per vehicle.
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PROJECT #27: S 212th St and 72nd Avenue South Intersection Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Add an additional southbound left turn lane and restripe
northbound lane configuration.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$125,000
Construction ..................... $505,000
TOTAL .............................$690,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Kent is an important freight distribution center in the Puget
Sound Region. The efficient movement of freight, through and
within the City is critical to Kent's economic health. With the
completion of the final road segment of 72nd Avenue South
between South 196th Street and South 200th Street, 72nd
Avenue South becomes a key freight corridor and this
intersection of two important freight corridors (72nd Ave S and
S 212th Street) takes on a highly significant role in relieving the
congestion often found on West Valley Highway at peak
periods. This improvement reduces future southbound vehicle
queuing and congestion and has the potential to improve
intersection delay from 193 seconds per vehicle to 63 seconds
per vehicle.
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PROJECT #28: SE 240th Street and 104th Avenue SE (SR 515/Benson
Highway) Intersection Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Add additional northbound and southbound left turn lanes. Add
southbound right turn pocket. Modify signal phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$120,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$275,000
Construction .................. $1,205,000
TOTAL ..........................$1,600,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 104th Avenue SE (SR 515, also known as The Benson
Highway), is the primary north south route on the East Hill and
serves as a major transit route. With four to five lanes in its
current configuration, this roadway has been widened to its
practical limits. Improvements to intersections along the
corridor can have positive effects on corridor congestion and
improve efficiency. This project would add queuing capacity for
both the northbound and southbound left turn movements
while continuing to provide two lanes of through travel. It
could reduce the intersection delay in the afternoon peak
period from an average 110 seconds per vehicle to about 56
seconds per vehicle.
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PROJECT #29: Military Road South Widening
South 272nd Street to Kent-Des Moines Road (SR 516)
YEAR: 2020
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: The Reith Road intersection is a
separate project and is not included in this project.)
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $2,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,000,000
Construction ................ $15,500,000
TOTAL ........................$18,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Development Mitigation Funds, 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. Most sections of Military Road are lacking sidewalks
and an adequate storm drainage system.
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PROJECT #30: 132"d Avenue Southeast Widening — Phase I
Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) to Southeast 248th Street
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Widen 132nd Avenue Southeast to provide a five lane roadway,
including four general purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn
lane, and a facility for bicycle travel; 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 .... $3,800,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $3,100,000
Construction ................ $18,200,000
TOTAL ........................$25,100,000
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 efficient 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 facilities will provide multimodal access to adjacent land
uses.
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PROJECT #31: 132"d Avenue Southeast Widening — Phase II
Southeast 248th Street to Southeast 240th Street
YEAR: 2020
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 .......$750,000
Right of Way Acquisition ... $1,500,000
Construction .................. $4,750,000
TOTAL ..........................$7,000,000
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 efficient left-turn access
to adjoining properties and accommodate forecast traffic
volumes. Sidewalks and bicycle facilities will provide
multimodal access to adjacent land uses.
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PROJECT #32: Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) and 132nd Avenue SE
Intersection Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2019
DESCRIPTION: Add additional northbound and southbound left turn lanes.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$85,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$175,000
Construction ..................... $940,000
TOTAL ..........................$1,200,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Kent Kangley Road (SR 516) is a Principal Arterial with over
32,000 daily vehicle trips. 132nd Avenue SE is a Minor Arterial
with over 14,000 daily vehicle trips. The demand on both
roads is anticipated to grow in the next decade as growth in
households and jobs on Kent's East Hill continues to develop.
Over the next 20 years the growth of traffic on 132nd Avenue is
projected to grow at an average rate of 0.8% per year. This
means the demand on the roadway would be 15% higher by
2034. The intersection of these two key roadways becomes a
chokepoint for both local and regional commuters. This
improvement reduces existing and future southbound
congestion. It has the potential to reduce the intersection
delay from 109 seconds per vehicle to 44 seconds per vehicle.
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PROJECT #33: South 260th Street and Pacific Highway South (SR 99)
Intersection Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Add additional westbound left turn lane. Add eastbound right
turn pocket. Modify signal phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$250,000
Construction ..................... $900,000
TOTAL ..........................$1,250,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: S 260th Street provides one of the few direct connections
between the Pacific Highway corridor and the downtown City
Core. South 260th is a multimodal corridor which
accommodates vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists and bus traffic.
As the Midway area redevelops into a more
commercial/residential mixed-use zone, the traffic connections
to the Military Road neighborhood and connections to the valley
retail and civic center need to be updated to highest efficiency.
This intersection improvement reduces future westbound
vehicle queuing and congestion of over 500 vehicles per hour
and improves the intersection delay from 180 seconds per
vehicle (3 minutes) to approximately 87 seconds per vehicle in
the PM Peak Period.
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PROJECT #34: SE 256th Street and 104th Avenue SE (SR 515/Benson
Highway) Intersection Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Add northbound right turn lane. Modify signal phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$80,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$150,000
Construction .....................$220,000
TOTAL .............................$450,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: At the confluence of two state highways (SR 516 and SR 515)
this intersection experiences congestion during most times of
the day. Approximately 33,000 daily vehicle trips are traveling
east/west on SR 516 (Kent Kangley) where it meets SE 256th
Street and 104th Avenue SE at what is commonly known as the
Kent Kangley "Y". To help facilitate the northbound movement
at this intersection, this project will provide a dedicated right
turn lane for traffic flowing eastbound. This project also
provides some signal improvements (upgrades) to allow
changes to the signal timing and phasing at this intersection.
The combined improvements are estimated to reduce delay on
the northbound segment from 156 seconds per vehicle to 86
seconds per vehicle in the peak period.
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PROJECT #35: South 212th Street and 84th Avenue South Intersection
Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Extend eastbound left turn lane and add additional northbound
and southbound left turn lanes. Modify signal phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$130,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$420,000
Construction .................. $1,250,000
TOTAL ..........................$1,800,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This intersection experiences congestion during most times of
the day. Both roads are Principal Arterials and each carries
over 25,000 vehicle trips per day. The demand on both of
these roads is expected to grow in the next decade as growth
in both freight movement and residential development in Kent's
valley continues to develop. This project also provides some
signal improvements (upgrades) to allow changes to the signal
timing and phasing of this intersection. The improvements
would reduce congestion because of heavy demand for left turn
movements. It is anticipated that these improvements could
reduce the intersection delay to as little as 47 seconds per
vehicle.
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PROJECT #36: Meeker Street and Washington Avenue Intersection
Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Add eastbound and westbound right turn pockets. Extend left
turn storage pockets. Modify signal phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ......$350,000
Construction ..................... $550,000
TOTAL .............................$960,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This is one of the busiest intersections in the City. Washington
Avenue (SR 181) is a Principal Arterial and Meeker Street is a
Minor Arterial. They each carry about 25,000 vehicle trips per
day at this location. Much of the vehicle volume on Washington
Avenue is truck trips headed for the regional highways and the
Ports of Seattle and Tacoma. At the same time, internal
automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the west
side of Kent and the Downtown City Center needs to maneuver
through this busy intersection. These improvements will have
the greatest effect on improving the efficiency of that east/west
movement. It is anticipated that these improvements could
reduce the intersection delay to as little as 57 seconds per
vehicle.
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PROJECT #37: South 272"" Street and Military Road Intersection
Improvement
Intersection Operations Enhancement
YEAR: 2020
DESCRIPTION: Add a southbound through lane at the intersection. Modify
signal phasing.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$20,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ..................... $240,000
TOTAL .............................$260,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The increased development on the Kent West Hill combined
with the lack of alternative north/south arterials places
significant local congestion on Military Road. On those
occasions when the State Highway System (I-5 and/or State
Route 99, aka Pacific Highway South) becomes over congested
with traffic, Military Road becomes the alternative of choice for
regional diversion traffic. This project reduces existing and
future southbound congestion.
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PROJECT #38: Street Preservation Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: Projects that maintain the existing transportation system by
overlaying, rehabilitating, and reconstructing the existing asphalt and
concrete streets throughout the City.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $5,000,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ................ $67,000,000
TOTAL ........................$72,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The City assessed the condition of its street network in 2011. It was
found that many of the streets exhibit deficiencies that reflect they
are beyond their expected performance life and in need of a
maintenance or rehabilitation overlay, or some amount of
reconstruction. Moreover, historically, the amount of pavement
resurfacing, rehabilitation, and reconstruction monies the City has
budgeted each year has been insufficient to address the deficiencies
of its street network. Insufficient budgets to perform this necessary
work results in more expensive maintenance and rehabilitation
options.
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PROJECT #39: Residential Traffic Calming Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: This project will develop and implement residential traffic calming
throughout the City on a priority basis as funding allows.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$750,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction .................. $2,250,000
TOTAL ..........................$3,000,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The program was originally established in 1999 to address traffic
concerns on residential streets. The City Council recently adopted a
revised Traffic Calming Program in order to make informed,
systematic decisions about actions to correct those concerns. There
has been a substantial increase in requests to the City for installation
of physical devices within the last couple of years that resulted in a
significant increase in the number of speed and volume studies and
required numerous public meetings. This program will allow for
adequate traffic studies to keep up with the increased demand,
support staff resources to perform the studies and work with
residents toward resolving traffic concerns, and fund the purchase,
installation and construction of physical devices for residential traffic
calming.
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PROJECT #40: Traffic Signal Management Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: This program will analyze intersections for potential installation of
traffic signals or other traffic control to insure safe and efficient use of
the existing and planned transportation network. Analysis of turn
movements and collision history will be used to prioritize new traffic
signal installations.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$600,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction .................. $3,600,000
TOTAL ..........................$4,200,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Historically, the City justifies the need for two new traffic signals per
year to meet safety and mobility needs. This program budgets for
projects needed to meet the increasing demand for signalized
intersection control and the constant need for traffic counts to
monitor vehicle volumes and behavior. It also supports the
replacement of old, outdated traffic signal equipment at currently
signalized intersections. The priorities for traffic signals will be set by
transportation system signal warrant studies which include studies of
volumes, collision history, pedestrian mobility needs, and roadway
geometry. This program also helps the City maintain level of service
standards necessary to maintain concurrency as required by the
Growth Management Act.
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PROJECT #41: Miscellaneous Intersection Improvements
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: Improve miscellaneous intersections within the City to accommodate
future traffic volumes. Provides for improvements to the operational
efficiency of the roadway system including rechannelization, signing,
signal coordination programs, transit signal priority, Intelligent
Transportation Systems, signal upgrades such as protective/permissive
phasing and LED signal indications upgrades.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$45,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ..................... $255,000
TOTAL .............................$300,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The Transportation Master Plan identified several intersections that
will need to be improved to accommodate future traffic volumes.
These intersections are spread throughout the City and are not
included as separate projects within this 6-Year TIP. Increasing the
capacity and efficiency of the existing roadway system through
operational improvements is a very cost effective element of the
transportation program.
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PROJECT #42: Comprehensive Plan Update
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: This project consists of an update of the Transportation Element of the
City's Comprehensive Plan and the Transportation Master Plan
including near-term and long range planning of the City's
transportation system needs. Project costs include consultant
contracts for 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, manage and monitor the
transportation network.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$550,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ...............................$0
TOTAL.............................$550,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The City's 2008 Transportation Master Plan identified the City's
transportation system needs out to the year 2030 but was based on
the City's 2004 Comprehensive Plan. This project will support the
City's 2014-2015 Comprehensive Plan Update by incorporating the
City's updated household and jobs forecasts into future transportation
demand model forecast scenarios and develop possible transportation
alternatives to accommodate the new growth projections. 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 incorporate 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.
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PROJECT #43: Channelization (Street Markings) Improvement Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: Provide street marking projects including striping, thermoplastic
pavement marking, and raised pavement markers throughout the City
to separate and regulate conflicting movements, define paths of travel,
and facilitate safe and orderly movement on City Streets.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .......$250,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction .................. $2,240,000
TOTAL ..........................$2,490,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This ongoing program maintains and updates the channelization
throughout the City. The City has 1,648,863 linear feet (LF) of
channelization striping, 445,300 raised pavement markings, 22,012
LF of C curb and 7,179 LF of painted C curb. Channelization helps to
limit conflict points and directs motorists through areas of complexity.
These markings are also used to delineate left turn storage queue
areas and deceleration areas for right turning vehicles. This project
preserves the capacity and efficiency of the existing roadway system.
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PROJECT #44: Bicycle System Improvements
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
Project #44 - Under review
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PROJECT #45: Sidewalks, Sidewalk Repair and the Americans with Disabilities
Act Compliance Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
Project #45 - Under review.
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PROJECT #46: Guardrail and Safety Improvements
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to enhance
motorist safety. Candidate projects include Frager Road, SE
240th/148th Avenue Southeast hillside, Lake Fenwick Road north or S
272nd Street, S 208th/212th and 100th Avenue Southeast. Upgrade
existing guardrail end-treatments as mandated by State and Federal
regulations.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .........$60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ..................... $540,000
TOTAL .............................$600,000
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.
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PROJECT #47: Community Based Circulating Shuttles
Ongoing Citywide Programs
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
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 913 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 .........$10,000
Implementation ................. $180,000
TOTAL .............................$190,000
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 home or work to the Transit Center,
encouraging people to travel without their personal vehicles — thus
avoiding the cold-start impacts to air quality and reducing congestion
on local streets. The route 916 — East Hill portion of the 914/916 is
scheduled to be eliminated in February 2015. The Route 913 is
scheduled to be eliminated in September of 2015.
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PROJECT #48: Railroad Quiet Zone for Downtown Urban Center
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2015 - 2020
DESCRIPTION: Establishment of a railroad quiet zone for the Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) tracks and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
tracks through the City of Kent. The grade crossings to be included in
the quiet zone on the BNSF railroad mainline are: S 259th Street, Willis
Street, Titus Street, Gowe Street, Meeker Street, Smith Street, James
Street, and S 212th Street. The grade crossings included in the quiet
zone for the UPRR mainline tracks are: Willis Street (SR 516), W Smith
Street, W Meeker Street, W James Street, S 228th Street, and S 212th
Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .... $3,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................$0
Construction ...............................$0
TOTAL ..........................$3,500,000
FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, Federal Rail Administration, FHWA
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Locomotive engineers begin sounding the train-mounted horn
approximately 1/4 mile from the intersection of a highway/railroad
crossing. This warning device is an effective deterrent to accidents at
grade crossings but exposes the local community to significant levels
of noise that often deprecates the quality of life for those living closest
to the railroad facilities.