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KENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
7:00 PM
THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING
THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING DUE TO THE COVID-19
CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY
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public comment.
Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Toni Troutner
Councilmember Bill Boyce Councilmember Marli Larimer
Councilmember Brenda Fincher Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Les Thomas
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA - 7 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Changes from Council, Administration, or Staff.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
B. Community Events
C. Public Safety Report
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
C. Councilmember's Reports
City Council Meeting City Council Regular Meeting June 16, 2020
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing on the Resolution Adopting the 2021-2026 Transportation
Improvement Program - Adopt
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
During the coronavirus emergency the public will not have the
opportunity to provide live comment. Written comments may be
submitted to Citycouncil@KentWA.gov, or someone wishing to submit
a comment may call 253-856-5700.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - Jun 2, 2020 5:00 PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - Jun 2, 2020 7:00
PM
3. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting -
Jun 9, 2020 4:00 PM
B. RCO Grant Applications Authorizing Resolution - Adopt
9. OTHER BUSINESS
10. BIDS
A. West Fenwick Park Renovation Project Bid - Award
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
12. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: A copy of the full agenda is available in the City Clerk's Office and at
KentWA.gov.
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Office in advance at 253-856-5725. For TDD relay service, call the Washington
Telecommunications Relay Service 7-1-1.
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Administration
• The Mayor’s office continues to respond to
current events including protests, COVID-
19, budget impacts, the CARES grant, and
small business grants.
• Due to COVID-19 the county elections
office has decided not to open an in-person
voting center in the Centennial Building
during the August primary election. The
county plans to return for the November
general election.
• We are restructuring the communications
team in the coming weeks. The Multimedia
Division will move from IT to
Administration, we’ll fill a vacant position,
transfer another position, and realign
duties within the team. The new model
doesn’t add any new positions or increase
expenditures but will allow for more
coverage, more efficiency, and streamlined
processes which should benefit the city.
Communications
• Congratulations to Bailey Stober, who is
now our communications manager. He
previously served on an interim basis and
will be staying on full-time.
• Starting July 1, the Multimedia Division will
be joining the communications team in the
Administration Department. The two
groups work hand-in-hand every day and
this change will streamline our processes
and increase efficiency. Physical locations
won’t change.
• We have taken the vacant position vacated
by Toni Azzola and converted it to a
communications coordinator position which
we will fill in June. Additionally, we are
moving Tracey Padilla from HR to
Administration where she will also serve as
a communications coordinator. This move
will create additional communications
coverage for departments who have had
significant need while also providing us
more opportunities to share positive stories
about the city.
• We have realigned Uriel Varela’s position to
focus on external programs, including the
neighborhood council program as well as
the cultural communities’ programs. This
will allow us to cultivate even wider
relationships with community leaders and
residents rather than operating in silos.
• This new model doesn’t add any FTEs or
increase expenditures but will allow for
more coverage, more efficiency and
streamlined processes which should benefit
the city.
Permitting
May 2020 Permit Stats:
New Applications 381
Permits Issued 163
Plan checks/Reviews 133
Inspections 874
• Building services conducted 874 inspections
in the month of May which was an increase
of 84% over the month of April when they
conducted 476 inspections. The increase in
the inspection number coincides with the
ADMINISTRATION
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
June 16, 2020
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easing of restrictions on construction
projects due to the Stay Home/Stay
Healthy order.
Economic Development
• Economic Development interviewed
neighboring cities and county governments
on their approach to the use of CARES Act
funding for small business grants, and
what precautions they took to protect
themselves legally. Economic Development
also interviewed Community Development
Financial Institutes on their experiences
and capabilities regarding dispersal of
grant monies.
• Economic Development began pulling
together a cross-departmental team to
strategize local assets, partnerships, and
city resources for community outreach.
Anticipated needs include translation
services and dissemination of and
assistance with forms and applications as
part of a very short-term, small business
grant program to efficiently and effectively
dispense federal relief dollars where they
are sorely needed.
• Economic Development joined with
Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee
by special invitation from a Port of Seattle
commissioner seeking to surge additional
funding for summer youth job placement.
• This group also discussed an expanded
scope of work with AJAC to support the
rehiring of dislocated workers with wage
subsidies and special safety trainings to
speed the recovery of Kent’s manufacturing
base. The source of a second contract this
year with AJAC would be the CARES Act
relief funds.
• Staff is promoting and recruiting Kent
Valley companies’ participation in the
Aerospace Futures Alliance virtual job fair
happening June 17. This fair aims to help
alleviate the rising tide of job cuts in this
sector and connect out-of-work people/new
college graduates with entry-level
opportunities. Despite recent headlines,
there are still jobs available in
Washington’s aerospace and outer space
sectors.
• Preparing for end-to-end testing with
Workday beginning next week.
• Collaborating with Finance on shared items
moving into Workday.
• Working through the Shared Work program
for the affected Parks employees.
TransformAP – Deploy a single system solution
to reduce the complexity and human error
potential of the current
solution. TransformAP will provide a single
system of record and improved audit controls.
The current antiquated scanning hardware
platform supporting this process is plagued by
systemic issues and poses a significant
security risk.
WebQA Replacement (KentWorks) - To
increase employee productivity, improve
resident ease of use and provide faster
turnaround, the city is looking to upgrade or
replace the current request application,
WebQA, with a Cloud based mobile friendly
service request platform.
Information Technology operational support
for May 31, 2020 to June 09, 2020
Number of tickets opened – 139
Number of tickets closed – 157
• Assisted city departments with several
contracting issues that have arisen
considering the COVID-19 emergency.
• Prepared for and presented on issues
during an executive session of the City
Council.
• Continued assisting ECD in the preparation
of a contract for the distribution of CARE’s
grant funds to local businesses.
• Assisted ECD in establishing permitting
processes for outdoor dining to
accommodate the opening of restaurants
during the Phase 1.5 of the State’s COVID-
19 recovery process.
• Reviewed the governor’s proclamations and
L&I rules and recommendations to
establish an expectation regarding the
wearing of masks in the workplace.
HUMAN RESOURCES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAW
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• Attended meetings with Emergency
Management and have started preparations
for returning legal staff to the office.
• Assisted in the response to discovery
requests in various lawsuits.
• Finalized a request for proposal for medical
services at the Kent Corrections Facility.
• Assisted Administration with the drafting of
a new Social Media Policy.
• Between May 25, 2020 – June 8, 2020:
o Received 202 new criminal cases for
filing consideration from the Police
Department. Fifty-three of those cases
were for people who were booked into
custody and 149 of the cases were for
people who remain out of custody
pending a filing decision.
o Filed 133 criminal cases with the court.
• Reviewed approximately 59 hours of Body
Worn Camera (BWC) footage.
• Given proclamations from the governor and
the Kent Municipal Court, worked to
change case approach in response to
COVID-19 including:
o Two prosecutors attended an in-person
court meeting to finalize plans for re-
opening Kent Municipal Court, which
occurred on June 2, 2020. Upon
resuming court calendars, two
prosecutors attended three out-of-
custody court calendars each day, with
10 people set per calendar. Prosecutors
also attended the daily jail calendar. At
the end of the first week after
reopening, the appearance rate for out-
of-custody defendants was
approximately 40%.
o Answered emails, texts and phone calls
from police officers, Kent Municipal
Court, defense attorneys, and witnesses
concerning case impacts due to COVID-
19.
o Reviewed and advised KPD on new case
law, legislation and emergent issues
regarding COVID 19.
o Reviewed over 1,900 pending criminal
cases to prioritize court hearings when
court re-opens.
o Reviewed missed infraction calendars
and contacted defense attorneys
regarding potential settlements.
• Seven prosecutors attended a one-hour
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) on DUIs.
• Six prosecutors attended various other free
CLE webinars.
• Held two prosecutor team meetings, two
civil division team meetings and one
criminal paralegal team meeting.
• Continued to assist the Clerk’s office with
public records requests as needed, and
Public Works, ECD, IT and Parks with many
high priority contracts and development
projects, including property rights and
access issues involving Naden Avenue.
• Assisted the Clerk’s office in preparing the
agenda for the City Council meetings and
Committee of the Whole meetings.
• Assisted the HR Department with many
sensitive employment and labor related
matters.
Recreation
• The 2020 Kent Summer Art Exhibit is on
display in the Centennial Center Gallery,
including two-dimensional art works by 16
Washington artists. We hope that City Hall
campus, and gallery, will reopen to the
public in the coming weeks. In the
meantime, Kent TV21 staff interviewed six
artists and are creating two different videos
to be shared as online content.
• All Kent Parks’ Recreation programming
has been canceled for this summer due to
COVID-19 precautions and public safety,
including the popular Summer Concert
Series. Staff issued contract cancelation
letters to each of the twelve artists.
• We have implemented a Kent Summer
Concert Series branded playlist on Spotify,
featuring music from all the concert artists.
This playlist will offer a way for Summer
Concert audiences to still access the music
they love hearing in the summer, as well
as a way for the artists to get their music
out to new people. Links to the playlist are
live on our website; we will begin to
actively promote them later this month.
• Fourth of July Splash is officially canceled.
Staff has been in touch with performers,
PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES
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sponsors, vendors, and other stakeholders
about cancelation of the 2020 event.
• We are currently proceeding with plans for
the 2020-2021 Spotlight Series season.
Staff is renegotiating contracts to eliminate
or delay deposits, and making efforts to
get into the school PACs as soon as
possible to map out potential social
distancing measures and financial impacts.
No performers have canceled 20-21 shows
at this time, but many are working to
secure alternate dates in 21-22 in case
circumstances make performances
impossible this fall.
• The Kent Creates “Kaleidoscope” exhibit is
accepting submissions through June 30.
Thirty-seven submissions have been
received so far and have provided great
material to share on social media during
this time of confinement. The top five
submissions will receive featured status
and a $200 honorarium each.
www.kentcreates.com
• Staff is posting material regularly on the
Arts Commission’s Facebook page to keep
people entertained, engaged, and uplifted
through art.
• The July dates for the Cornucopia Days 5K
have been canceled. Staff is researching
options for potentially rescheduling the
event for later in the fall.
• Staff continue to reach out to our
participants via direct email and social
media, directing them to weekly staff
created video’s around STEM activities,
exercise, Zoom check-ins, healthy cooking
demos as well as Madden eSports
tournaments.
• Youth/Teen staff continue to work with
local community partners to get meals out
to as many Kent residents as possible.
This past week staff delivered to on
average 350 meals each day. On May 28,
staff delivered 1,000 meals!
• Senior Center staff and volunteers continue
to maintain strong connections and
engagement with seniors, particularly
those with specific needs. This week, the
team packed and delivered over 900 meals
to Meals on Wheels recipients in Kent.
• The Senior Center launched their first Kent
Senior Activity Center Virtual Newsletter.
This was emailed to approximately 1,000
senior participants in our data base.
Significant positive feedback was received
with a consistent theme that seniors were
appreciative of the outreach, connection,
and valuable information. The newsletter
will be produced every two weeks.
Human Services
• Human Services Commissioners
participated in their third in a series of
Equity in Grantmaking trainings leading up
to the 2021-2022 funding allocation
process. Staff and the Human Services
Commission members have focused in on
the principals of equity in grantmaking and
recognizing the inherent bias involved in
the process. Consultants assisted with the
design and will facilitate a total of four
sessions - supporting the development of
an equity analysis and increasing skills in
applying that analysis to the funding
processes - especially in decision making
and the allocation of funds. As
Commissioners review applications for
funding they will be referring to our guiding
equity lens and framework, specifically
looking for the following:
o Mission, vision and proposal articulates
commitment to equity, inclusion, and
diversity.
o Clearly articulates a history and track
record of equity values put into practice
through successful community
participation in programs.
o Applicant has strong community
relationships; demonstrated record of
successfully engaging community
members; and ability to reach and
convene community to address
priorities, needs, and issues.
o Core components of the program
including the target population and
how/when services are provided are
relevant to addressing the identified
need.
o Applicant has the culturally relevant
expertise to carry out the project.
o Applicant’s staff, leadership,
membership, and board members
reflect the racial, ethnic and/or cultural
communities being served.
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• Staff attended the King County Joint
Recommendations Committee (JRC)
meeting. Much of the focus was on the
CARES Act funding being funneled through
King County. King County received CARES
Act allocations for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds to
prevent, prepare for, and respond to
coronavirus. Initial funding amounts for
King County – allocated by HUD’s regular
program formula – are $3,343,731 in
CDBG-CV funds and $964,066 in ESG-CV
funds. Additional second-round allocations
are expected for both CDBG and ESG, but
the timeline is still not known. These
second-round funds will be allocated
according to a new formula developed by
the HUD Secretary based on number of
coronavirus cases, risk of transmission,
and other public health and economic data.
JRC members voted to approve the County
recommendations. (Kent can provide input
and vote on the ESG funding
recommendations, but as an entitlement
jurisdiction Kent does not vote on the
consortium’s CDBG funding
recommendations.) Kent staff have been in
close contact with the County as well as
the other entitlement jurisdictions
regarding the required HUD administrative
steps and funding plans for our respective
CDBG-CV allocations.
• Human Services staff released a Notice of
Funding Availability (NOFA) for CDBG-CV
funding. In response to the Coronavirus
Pandemic (COVID-19), Congress passed
the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-
136, which was signed by the President on
March 27, 2020. As a result, the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) awarded the City of
Kent $670,541 in Community Development
Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds
to prevent, prepare for, and respond to
COVID-19. In addition to the CDBG-CV
funds, the City is reallocating $234,948 in
unspent CDBG funds from previous years.
Total funding available in this round is
$905,489. The City may also allocate
additional funds through this solicitation if
they become available. The categories of
funding must be directly related to COVID-
19 and may include food assistance, rent
and utilities, homeless services, legal
assistance to prevent/defend evictions,
microenterprise assistance, virtual/online
legal assistance for small
business/nonprofits, expansion of local
COVID-19 testing, COVID-19 related
trauma counseling, financial literacy,
internet connectivity assistance for
families, child care, assistance purchasing
COVID-19 related supplies, and other
services directly tied to COVID-19.
Applications are due June 26.
• Human Services staff continue to
participate on population-specific
committees related to COVID-19 and the
disparate impact on vulnerable members of
the community. Subcommittee work
includes efforts related to food distribution,
foundation funding efforts, health access,
mental health, homelessness, shelter
providers, community partnerships, etc.
• The King County Family Emergency Shelter
Intake Line has extended their hours.
Families with children seeking shelter
should contact (206) 245-1026 Sunday-
Thursday from 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM and
Friday & Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:00
PM. Emergency calls will be answered after
hours.
Staff Changes-Hiring/Retirement/Recruitment/
Leaves/Promotions
• Entry level Officer Arturo Aguirre Jr. started
on June 1.
Significant crime activities/arrests/
investigations
• On May 30, suspect confronted victims in
their car with a knife and took control of
the vehicle at the Shell Station on 74th &
Willis. Officers arrived, and the suspect
drove into the patrol car causing damage
then fled in the car. Detectives are
investigating.
• On May 31, a passerby reported the glass
front door to the Panther Lake Police Sub
Station had been smashed out. Video
shows what appear to be three juvenile
POLICE
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suspects throw rocks through the glass
door on Saturday night (5/30) and then
take off running. No entry was gained.
• On May 31, Bear Arms on Kent Kangley
Road had an attempted burglary. The front
doors were smashed but no entry was
made into the store. Video showed at least
5 suspects attempting to pry the doors
open.
• On June 1, the Metro PCS store on Central
Ave N. was burglarized. Officers arrived
and arrested 2 suspects with a car full of
electronics. Suspects stated something like
“you know what’s going on tonight”
referring to all the riots/looting.
• On June 2, traffic was called out as the
result of a hit-and-run. An unknown
suspect vehicle rear-ended our victim
vehicle who was stopped for traffic. The
suspect made a U-turn to flee the scene
and the victim vehicle did the same,
making chase. The victim vehicle lost
control and went sideways into a PSE pole.
The suspect vehicle continued. The victim
vehicle was occupied by three - the right
rear passenger, a teenage male, was
pronounced dead at the scene. The
passenger was transported to Harborview
and the driver to Valley Medical Center.
• On June 3, officers were dispatched to a
deceased male down a little pathway along
the Interurban Trail. He had an apparent
gunshot wound to the head and was sitting
with his legs crossed, however a gun was
not located. It was learned that the male
was a missing person case taken earlier in
the day and suicide is a possibility.
Detectives responded.
• On June 5 two 16 and 17-year-old suspects
robbed at gunpoint a 28-year-old victim
and his father (confined to a wheelchair) at
Turnkey Park and attempted to take
victim’s backpack. One suspect pulls out a
gun and demanded the backpack.
Detectives are investigating.
• On June 9, Patrol responded to the area of
the Colonial Square apartments, for sounds
of gunfire and screaming. As Kent Patrol
arrived, a victim was in a vehicle that was
just leaving the Twin Firs Complex. The 23-
year-old male, had a bullet wound to his
right arm. The victim was transported to
Valley Medical for non-life-threatening
injuries. Detectives responded.
Land Survey
• Topography for 224th Phase II (93rd St),
Signature Point Levee and B&O ADA
projects.
• Construction staking for Upper Mill Creek
Dam, Meet Me on Meeker, 76th Ave.
Improvements, 228th St. Phase V and
224th Corridor Phase II.
• Setting up construction staking files for 4th
& Willis St. Roundabout and 76th Ave.
Improvements.
• Right-of-way Boundaries for 76th Ave.
Road Raising, Mill Creek easements,
corporate limit legal descriptions for Sound
Transit project and Scenic Hill addition.
GIS
• GIS maps for vertical modeling of water
transmission, ECD projects &
environmental wetlands & stream updates.
• GIS support for CityWorks asset
management, Azure Cloud system &
Amanda permitting software.
• GIS as-builts - intake and data entry.
Construction
• LID 363: S 224th St Improvements – 88th
Ave S / S 218th St Improvements – S 222nd
St to 94th Pl S (Ph 2). Construction of the
pond access road continues this week
followed by fine grading of the pond and
placing a layer of sand beneath the pond
liner. Placement of the remaining curb,
gutter and sidewalk is complete.
• 228th St. Union Pacific Railroad grade
separation bridge and roadway (Ph 5 of 5).
Forming and rebar placement is moving
forward on the west approach distribution
slabs and barriers. Shotcrete placement is
scheduled for Friday. The full closure of S
228th St from 72nd Ave S to 76th Ave S (4th
Ave N) with detour will be in place for the
duration of the project. The Interurban trail
is open for use. A temporary closure will
be scheduled and implemented when for
the placement of the bridge girders and
bridge falsework. There is no access to
either direction of S 228th St. from the trail
PUBLIC WORKS
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outside of the fenced pathway as this is an
active construction site.
• Upper Mill Creek dam improvements and
diversion structure replacement. Prepping
the existing dam face for the new dam face
that will provide the additional dam height
and storage capacity is ongoing.
Excavation, forming, and rebar placement
are moving forward for the parapet wall on
the dam’s northern earthen segment.
Electricians are also on site relocating
electrical conduit. Full scale work and
implementation of the full closure on 104th
will proceed on Monday, June 15.
• Fuel Tank replacement project. Fuel
delivery, line purge, testing and training
through the week.
• Green River Natural Resource area
(GRNRA) south storm water pump station.
Garage building rough plumbing is
complete. Metal roofing crews are
scheduled to begin placing the final layer
on 6/9/20 for both the garage and
generator. Interior wall installation
continues this week.
• Meet Me on Meeker sidewalk/Riverbend
driving range improvements. Grading,
setting forms, and placement of concrete
flatwork along Meeker Street and Russell
Rd is ongoing. Electricians installing
conduit and electrical appurtenances.
• Willis Street and 4th Ave S roundabout.
Council has authorized the award of this
project to active construction of
Tacoma. Mobilization will begin on June
22 and full construction with heavy traffic
impacts is scheduled to begin on the
following Monday (6/29).
• 76th Avenue south improvements.
Contract work is scheduled to proceed on
Monday, June 15. Centurylink continues
placing new conduits (boring). Pull in
cable and connect into vaults will follow.
Comcast completed placement of new
conduits (boring). No schedule for the
setting new vaults. Staff and the
contractor met with Blue Origin and the
contractor on Monday (6/1) to discuss
closing the roadway to northbound traffic
during construction to expedite the
duration of the project. Blue Origin
representatives agreed with this
proposal. The contractor is now seeking
concurrence with all other businesses
adjacent to the project along 76th
Ave. Details will be communicated as they
are being worked out.
Design
• The Design Engineering team continues to
work on delivering projects while
telecommuting, one supervisor has
decided to return to the office. The team is
utilizing Microsoft Teams environment to
hold conference calls to coordinate project
elements amongst the team, with others.
Trips to the field are made on an as-
needed basis. In the last two weeks the
team met with the water tank contractors,
Signature Pointe Apartments, Riverwood
Apartments, biologists to evaluate site
conditions, structural and geotechnical
consultants and operations staff.
• Conversations continue with Riverwood
Apartments regarding property needs for
the Signature Pointe project and the Meet
Me on Meeker project, Russell to GRE
segment. Work on the Meet Me on Meeker
– Russell to GRE segment – continues at an
accelerated pace to meet Puget Sound
Regional Council and WSDOT requirements
to secure contingency grant funding due
mid-July, currently researching products
that meet “Buy America” requirements and
for Public Interest Finding. The Reith Road
watermain replacement advertised June 9
with bid opening scheduled for June 23.
Signature Pointe Levee design continues as
the team coordinates with King County
Flood Control District on securing the next
Interlocal Agreement, park and recreation
amenities, and maintenance access.
Environmental
• The Solid Waste recycling event occurred
on June 6, 2020.The metrics are being
compiled - about 1070 cars attended the
event and brought over 6700 pounds of
cardboard and over 10,000 pounds of
electronics among other recyclables. The
website is being updated for the event
information
(https://www.kentwa.gov/services/garbage
-recycling-food-and-yard-waste/recycling-
events-for-residents/recycling-collection-
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• Citywide culvert maintenance project –
SEPA is being reviewed by ECD Planner.
Preconstruction notification was sent to
Army Corps on June 6 and public notice out
by Wednesday, June 10 on newspaper and
public notice boards (1 at E. Titus, 1 at
Earthworks Pond, and 1 at Garrison Creek
dam gate). HPA pre-application submitted
and field visit with WDFW (Larry Fisher) on
Monday, June 8.
• Downey Farmstead Restoration, Phase 3 -
Over the last few weeks, the project was
advertised for bids. Bid opening is
Tuesday, June 9. Phase 3 construction
includes roughly 25K cubic yards of
excavation, installation of habitat
structures and about 10,000 native plants.
Anticipated construction to begin late
summer 2020, pending a Cooperative
Watershed Management Grant award
approval of $1.4 M from the King County
Flood Control District.
• FEMA flood map adoption and flood hazard
regulation code revision - staff will be
presenting required revisions to our flood
hazard regulations code (Kent City Code
14.09) to Committee of the Whole on
Tuesday, June 9. The code revisions will
allow the city to adopt and make effective
FEMA’s updated flood map by FEMA’s
required date of August 19, 2020. The
process to change code necessitates a
Public Hearing, which will be held at the
Tuesday, July 7 council meeting. Once
FEMA’s new maps are made effective in
city codes, property owners and residents
in the city will continue to be eligible to
purchase FEMA flood insurance policies.
• Summit Landsburg Road/Rock Creek
Culvert, Habitat Conservation Measures 5
(HCM 5) - The city’s design consultant,
Otak, has completed 60% plans. Design
review meetings are in progress with other
sections to solicit their review, feedback,
and comments on the plans. An
environmental permit was also recently
submitted to the Army Corps of Engineers.
Once constructed, the project will improve
salmon habitat in this reach of Rock Creek,
and will also reduce flood risk to Summit
Landsburg Road and neighboring
residential properties.
• Clark Springs Habitat Conservation Plan -
The first draft of the Habitat Conservation
Plan annual report was circulated for
review last week and comments are due at
the end of next week June 12. This report
will be submitted to the NOAA Marine
Fisheries and US Department of Fish and
Wildlife, in compliance with the Clark
Springs Habitat Conservation Plan.
• Cross Connection Control Program - staff is
working on the annual summary report for
submittal to the Washington State
Department of Health.
Transportation
• The City Council adopted a new Residential
Traffic Calming Program (RTCP) at the City
Council meeting on June 2. The former
program was only based on traffic speeds
and required extensive public involvement
in collecting traffic data before traffic
calming measures were considered. The
new program shifts the program from only
speeding to more of a neighborhood quality
of life focus. Speeding is still a primary
factor, but other factors considered include
traffic volumes, crash history,
presence/absence of sidewalks, and
proximity to schools and transit. The new
program keeps the public involvement in
the decision making but removes the
requirement for the public to collect traffic
data. The new RTCP became effective
immediately. Staff are working with the
Public Work Public Engagement Coordinator
to update the RTCP web page. Staff will
also be reevaluating all recently received
traffic calming requests to see if they meet
the new criteria for traffic calming
measures.
Streets
• Street maintenance crews will grind and
pave roadway on S Alder Ln, grind and
pave roadway for asphalt inlay on S 252nd,
grind and pave roadway for asphalt inlay
and hot patch inlay on West Valley Hwy,
grind and pave roadway for asphalt inlay,
hot patch inlay and crack seal on S 228th
St, graffiti removal on from SE 280th St,
haul millings from Washington Ave N and
repair foot bridge on E Temperance St.
• Signs and markings crew are doing sign
maintenance the East Hill, West Hill, Valley
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South and Valley North, set bases and
repair signs on E Maple St and Woodland
Way, set bases and replace signs for retro-
reflectivity on S 248th St, S 254th Pl and
33rd Ave SE, set bases and repair signs for
type 3 on S 244th St, install flex posts on
SE 264th St and SE 207th Pl, remove deaf
child sign on SE 224th Pl and inspect traffic
control on S 192nd St and 76th Ave S. Solid
Waste crew are removing debris and illegal
signs on the bus stop on Pac Hwy, Kent
Kangley, Russell Rd and 108th Ave SE,
performing hot spot inspections on Russell
Rd and graffiti removal from the Joe
Jackson Bridge and Don Wickstrom Bridge.
• Water Vegetation crews will be line
trimming and mowing at Clark Springs
fence lines, Kent Springs, Kent POD #3,
108th St Well, Webster Park, East Hill Well,
Pump Station #3, Summit Reservoir, 212th
Treatment Plant, 208th St Well, Blue Boy
Tank, Guiberson Corrosion Facility,
Garrison Creek Well and O’Brien Well.
Street Vegetation crews will be spraying on
Military Rd, S 212th St, SE 248th St, 108th
Ave SE and SE 240th St, Mow and line trim
the downtown mow strips, Lincoln Ave,
Kronisch Park, S 272nd, 98th Ave S, 68th
Ave S, SE 256th St, 68th Ave S and S 212th
St. The sidearm crew will be mowing on
Military Rd, Clark Springs and Kent Springs
fence lines, 223rd traffic calming device,
Lake Fenwick Rd, S 259th Pl, 120th Ave SE,
108th Ave SE, S 272nd St, GRNRA sewage
cells, super highway and interior trails and
smaller roads in the Panther Lake area on
116th Ave SE and SE 208th St. The Wetland
Mitigation crew will weed and fertilize at
the GRNRA Nursery, test irrigation and
repair as needed on Frager Rd, assemble
irrigation at 72nd Ave site and Leber
property, weed tree beds and planted
traffic islands on Gowe St. The Wetland
Maintenance crew will be mowing and line
trimming at Brookside Court, Bauer
Property, Signal Electric, Meridian Valley,
the Boeing ditch and Horseshoe Bend. The
Holding Pond crew will be mowing and line
trimming at Kent Highlands, Clark Lake
Estates, Wendy’s Bioswale, Village Creek
Estates, Sunnfjord, Meadow Hills, Braun
Short Plat, Pacific Terrace, Benson
Highlands, SunPreet, Peter Short Plat,
Chancellor Park, Hazelwood, Lake Fenwick
Pump Station, Victoria Ridge pump station,
Linda Heights pump station, Kent View
pump station, Frager pump station,
Washington Ave pump station, Horseshoe
Storm/Sewer pump station, 3rd Ave pump
station, Foster Park pump station, James
St pump station, Lindental pump station,
84th Ave pump station, 81st Ave pump
station and Union Pacific pump station
Water
• Water staff are installing about 60ft of 10-
inch water main on 80th Ave S, north of S
196th St. This project will connect two dead
end water mains and increase fire flow
availability in the northern portion of the
water system. With the 228th/224th
Corridor phase II project the Water
Department relocated and upgraded a
pressure reducing station with added
control capabilities. We are working with
our control system integrator to perform
the start-up of this station and place it into
service. This control valve will provide the
water system with added redundancy and
allow us to utilize additional Tacoma water
supply into the valley water system. Staff
are working on a generator upgrade project
at our Guiberson Reservoir. Conduit has
been installed and the concrete pad has
been formed. Once the concrete has been
poured and had time to set, the new
generator will be placed and wired in.
Storm
• Storm crews will perform storm line
cleaning on Washington Ave S and Hawley
Rd S, cleaning for TV inspection on SE
248th St, SE 244th St, 112th Ave SE and
110th Pl SE, installing eco blocks on Frager
Rd, dig out pond on 94th Ave S and SE
248th St and saw cut, project prep, install
pipe and catch basin and asphalt patch on
SE 267th Pl. The crew will also be
performing National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) assessing on
SE 260th St and SE 223rd Dr, pumping on
118th Pl SE and SE 231st Way and repairs
on SE 228th St and SE 224th Pl.
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• Sewer crews will replace impeller at
Lindental pump 2, install impeller and
bubbler line repair at Mill Creek, Union
Pacific hour meter install, skyline impeller
install, storm tv inspection on 84th Ave S,
frame and lid inspections on S 212th Pl and
Military Rd and line flushing on S 241st St
and 32nd Pl S.
Fleet/Warehouse
• The Warehouse crew continues to maintain
the shops yard keeping it clean and picked
up and maintaining the wash rack, third
quarter D I pipe bids, assisting with CDL
training, receiving parts and inventory
orders and posting to stock or work orders.
• Fleet crews will be working on setting up
new seven-yard trucks, mower repairs, two
police vehicles at body shops, COVID-19
safety modifications to the shop and
scheduled and nonscheduled repairs. The
Radio Shop is programing radios and
working on new vehicle set up for new
seven-yard trucks.
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DATE: June 16, 2020
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: Public Hearing on the Resolution Adopting the 2021-2026
Transportation Improvement Program - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2014, adopting the 2021-2026 Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program.
SUMMARY: The 2021-2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
represents the City’s proposed transportation improvement work program for the
next six years. Per RCW 35.77.010, the six-year plan for each city must specifically
set forth projects and programs of regional significance for inclusion in the
transportation improvement program within that region. The program is also
required to be consistent with the Kent Comprehensive Plan.
Including projects in the TIP allows the City to search for funding partners and
apply for grants. Most State and Federal agencies require that projects being
submitted for grants be included in the City’s adopted TIP. State law requires that
the City hold a public hearing before adopting the TIP.
The 2021-2026 TIP was presented to the City Council on April 21, 2020, during City
Council Workshop and on May 26, 2020, during the Committee of the Whole. At the
close of the public hearing, Council may adopt a resolution that approves the 2021-
2026 TIP.
BUDGET IMPACT: Each project or program within the TIP has a different budget
impact as noted in the attached narrative.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and
inviting parks and recreation.
Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management,
economic growth, and partnerships.
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Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community
engagement.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Transportation Improvement Project (PDF)
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1 2021-2026 Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. 2014
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, adopting the 2021
through 2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program.
RECITALS
A. After proper notice, the City Council of the City of Kent held a
public hearing at the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m. on
June 16, 2020, to consider public testimony on the City’s proposed 2021
through 2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
B. Having considered public testimony on the plan, the Council
would like to adopt the 2021 through 2026 Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. – Adoption. The 2021 through 2026, Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program, set forth in Exhibit “A,” which is
attached and filed with City Clerk, is hereby adopted.
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SECTION 2. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this resolution is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this resolution
and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. – Corrections by City Clerk. Upon approval of the city
attorney, the city clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this
resolution, including the correction of clerical errors; resolution, section, or
subsection numbering; or references to other local, state, or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations.
SECTION 4. – Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and be
in force immediately upon its passage.
June 16, 2020
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
ATTEST:
June 16, 2020
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
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2021-2026 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN
CITY OF KENT
WASHINGTON
2021 – 2026 SIX-YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Dana Ralph
Timothy J. LaPorte, PE,
Director of Public Works
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Table of Contents:
Introduction ........................................................................................ i
Project List ........................................................................................ iv
2021 – 2026 Six-Year TIP Cost Estimates .............................................. vii
Map of Projects ................................................................................... x
Project Descriptions ............................................................................. 1
Contact Information .......................................................................... 47
On the Cover: South 224th Street Extension (Phase I) - 84th Avenue South
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Introduction
Overview
The 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 Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TIP
represents Kent’s current list of needed projects that are anticipated to begin
preliminary engineering, right of way acquisition or construction within the next six
years. The TIP also includes ongoing citywide transportation programs. Projects and
programs are included in the plan for a variety of reasons. These projects and
programs encompass all transportation modes as well as both capital improvements
and operations and maintenance.
The document identifies secured or reasonably expected revenue sources for each
project or program. The TIP serves as a draft work plan for the development of the
local transportation network. Once adopted, the TIP will guide funding and
implementation priorities during the development of the transportation portion of
the Six-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP shows the City-funded
portion of projects and is constrained by current budget forecasts, whereas the TIP
shows a complete project list with the variety of funding sources and partners
involved.
Historically, the largest sources of funding for TIP projects have been grants.
Funding for transportation projects is available from federal, state and local
resources. Each funding source has specific rules and guidelines about what types
of projects it will fund, how much of a project will be funded and timelines for
expenditure of funds. Additionally, most grant programs require a funding match,
which means that the City must also contribute funding to the cost of a project.
The City of Kent funds transportation projects using the General Fund, Street Fund,
Local Improvement Districts, Transportation Impact Fees, Business and Occupation
Tax, Solid Waste Utility Tax, and grant revenue from local, state and federal
governments. One reason the TIP is updated annually is that many revenue sources
are closely tied to the health of the economy and can therefore be unpredictable. In
addition, grant criteria can change from the previous cycle necessitating a re-
evaluation of the TIP projects.
Document Structure
Each project or program listed in the TIP includes an estimated cost, the amount of
funding secured or unsecured and the funding source(s). If grant funding has been
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secured from a specific source, it is identified. Projects listed that are necessary to
accommodate growth and allow the City to maintain its adopted Levels of Service
may be funded in part by transportation impact fees. The costs for projects
programmed in the first three years of the TIP have been developed with a higher
level of certainty, whereas those in the latter three years have been developed with
less specificity, as those projects are generally less defined.
Requirements
State law requires that each city develop a local TIP and that it be updated annually
(RCW 35.77.010). The TIP represents an important planning component under the
State’s Growth Management Act and must be consistent with the transportation
element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The TIP may be revised at any time
during the year by a majority of the Council, after a Public Hearing. In order to
compete for transportation funding grants from federal and state sources, granting
agencies require projects to be included in the TIP.
Changes to the TIP
The City updated its Comprehensive Plan in 2015. The first six years of the
Comprehensive Plan are financially constrained, meaning that secured funding is
demonstrated within an approved budget or similarly approved funding action.
Consequently, the 2021-2026 TIP has been revised to reflect projects that will likely
be constructed using existing funding sources as well as the City’s historical record
of average grant disbursements. Tables 1 and 2 below detail projects added and
removed from the TIP. Table 3 details changes to existing project limits or
descriptions. Project limits are defined as changes to the starting or ending point of
the project.
Table 1
Projects Added
PROJECT NAME
132nd Avenue Southeast Pedestrian Improvements (Phase 4) - Southeast 228th
Street to Southeast 240th Street
Russell Road Pedestrian Improvements from Meeker Street to 500 feet south of
James Street
Safe Routes to School – East Hill Elementary and Mill Creek Middle Schools
Safe Routes to School – School Zone Flashers at 7 Elementary and Middle Schools
Local Road Safety Plan – Spot Location Safety Improvement Projects
Local Road Safety Plan – Systemic Safety Improvements Program
Meeker Frontage Improvement at the Kent Elementary School
South 212th Street -– Green River Bridge (east) to 72nd Avenue S Preservation
Railroad Safety Project – BNSF Railroad Crossing at E Smith St
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PROJECT NAME COMMENTS
South 224th Street Extension (Phase I) - 84th Avenue South to 88th
Avenue South Completed
South 224th Street Extension (Phase II) - 88th Avenue South to 94th
Place South Completed
Kent Valley Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows Completed
Safe Routes to School Improvements at Meridian Elementary - SE
256th St and 140th Ave SE Replaced
Safe Routes to Schools Improvements at Neely-O’Brien Elementary –
64th Ave S and S 236th St Replaced
Table 3
Projects Changes
PROJECT NAME COMMENTS
Naden Avenue and Willis Street
Intersection Improvements
Updated Project Description
76th Avenue South (South Phase) Updated Project Limits
76th Avenue South (Middle Phase) Updated Project Limits
76th Avenue South (North Phase) Updated Project Limits
South 212th Street -– Green River Bridge
(west) to Orillia Road S/City Limits
Updated Project Limits
Meeker Street and 64th Avenue South -
Intersection Improvements
Updated Project Description
South 218th Street/98th Avenue South -
94th Place South to South 216th Street
South 224th Street Extension (Phase
III) was split into 2 projects
South 216th Street - 98th Avenue South to
108th Avenue Southeast (State Route
515/Benson Highway)
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Project List
Project # Project Name, Location and Extent
1. South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation
2. Naden Avenue and Willis Street Intersection Improvements
3. Transportation Master Plan
4. Willis Street at 4th Avenue South Roundabout
5. Meeker Frontage Improvements and Midblock Crossing at the Driving
Range - Colony Park apartments driveway to Russell Road
6. 76th Avenue South (Middle Phase) - 220th Street South to 216th
Street South
7. Auburn to Renton Rapid Ride Access Improvements
8. W James Street at 2nd Avenue N Pedestrian Crossing
9. South 212th Street - East Valley Highway (State Route 181) to 72nd
Avenue South
10. Meeker Frontage Improvements at the Riverwood Apartments - Russell
Road to 700 feet east of Russell Road
11. Meeker Frontage Improvement at the Kent Elementary School
12. Naden Avenue Improvements - Willis Street to Meeker Street
13. BNSF Railway Company Railroad Quiet Zone
14. Union Pacific Railroad Quiet Zone
15. Willis Street Shared Use Paths – Union Pacific Railroad to the 4th
Avenue South Roundabout
16. 132nd Avenue South Pedestrian Improvements (Phase 3) – Kent-
Kangley Road SE to SE 278th Street
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17. Russell Road Pedestrian Improvements - Meeker Street to 500 feet
south of James Street
18. Safe Routes to School – School Zone Flashers at 7 Elementary Schools
19. Safe Routes to School – East Hill Elementary and Mill Creek Middle
Schools
20. Local Road Safety Plan – Spot Location Safety Improvement
21. Railroad Safety Project - BNSF Railroad Crossing at E Smith St
22. 76th Avenue South (South Phase) – 3,400 feet south of S 212th Street
to 2,700 feet south of S 212th Street
23. 76th Avenue South (North Phase) - S 212th Street to 1,000 feet south
of S 212th Street
24. East Valley Highway - South 196th Street to South 212th Street
25. South 212th Street - Green River Bridge (west) to Orillia Road S/City
Limits
26. S 218th Street/98th Avenue S – 94th Place S to South 216th Street
27. 132nd Avenue SE Pedestrian Improvements (Phase 4) - Southeast
228th Street to Southeast 240th Street
28. S 212th Street Green River Bridge Rehabilitation
29. Meeker Street Green River Bridge Rehabilitation
30. W James Street/W Smith Street Pedestrian Improvements
31. E Willis Street and Central Avenue Intersection Improvements
32. Panther Lake Signal System Integration
33. Kent Transit Center – Access, Mobility and Safety Improvements
34. Central Avenue - Traffic Signal Communication
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35. South 216th Street - 98th Avenue South to 108th Avenue Southeast
(State Route 515/Benson Highway)
36. Veterans Drive Extension - Military Road to I-5 Southbound Off-ramp
37. Meeker Street and 64th Avenue South – Intersection Improvements
38. Midway Subarea TOD Street – S. 244th Street and 32nd Avenue
39. South 212th Street – Green River Bridge (east) to 72nd Avenue South
40. Southeast 248th Street Improvements - 104th Avenue Southeast to
109th Avenue Southeast
41. Southeast 248th Street Improvements - 109th Avenue Southeast to
116th Avenue Southeast
42. Southeast 248th Street at 116th Ave Southeast Roundabout
Ongoing Citywide Programs
43. Street and Sidewalk Preservation and Repair Program
44. Traffic Signal Management Program
45. Channelization and Pavement Markings Maintenance Program
46. Guardrail Improvement Program
47. Local Road Safety Plan – Systemic Safety Improvements Program
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No.Project Year Project Costs
Total Secured Unsecured Phases Total Other
Preliminary
Engineering Right of Way Construction
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South 228th Street/Union
Pacific Railroad Grade
Separation
2021 $ 40,770,000 38,644,000$ 2,126,000$ 40,770,000$ -$ 5,450,000$ 6,520,000$ 28,800,000$
2 Naden Avenue and Willis Street
Intersection Improvements 2021 $ 1,370,000 300,000$ 1,070,000$ 1,370,000$ -$ 140,000$ 230,000$ 1,000,000$
3 Transportation Master Plan 2021 $ 890,000 890,000$ -$ 890,000$ 890,000$ -$ -$ -$
4 Willis Street at 4th Ave South
Roundabout 2021 $ 7,056,000 7,056,000$ -$ 7,056,000$ -$ 1,370,000$ 5,000$ 5,681,000$
5
Meeker Frontage
Improvements and Midblock
Crossing at the Driving Range
2021 $ 3,450,000 3,450,000$ -$ 3,450,000$ -$ 515,000$ 110,000$ 2,825,000$
6 76th Avenue South (Middle
Section) 2021 $ 6,450,000 6,450,000$ -$ 6,091,000$ -$ 500,000$ -$ 5,591,000$
7 Auburn to Renton Rapid Ride 2021 $ 10,680,000 10,680,000$ -$ 10,680,000$ 1,520,000$ 1,650,000$ -$ 7,510,000$
8 W James Street at 2nd Avenue
N Pedestrian Crossing 2021 $ 273,683 273,683$ -$ 273,683$ -$ 63,158$ -$ 210,525$
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South 212th Street - East
Valley Highway to 72nd Avenue
South
2021 $ 3,180,000 3,180,000$ -$ 3,180,000$ -$ 120,000$ -$ 3,060,000$
10
Meeker Frontage
Improvements at the
Riverwood Apartments
2021 $ 2,369,500 235,280$ 2,134,220$ 2,369,500$ -$ 272,000$ 25,000$ 2,072,500$
11 Meeker Frontage Improvement
at the Kent Elementary School 2021 $ 3,867,800 600,000$ 3,267,800$ 3,867,800$ -$ 427,200$ 271,000$ 3,169,600$
12 Naden Avenue Improvements 2021 $ 1,900,000 -$ 1,900,000$ 1,900,000$ -$ 200,000$ 100,000$ 1,600,000$
13 BNSF Railway Company
Railroad Quiet Zone 2021 $ 1,938,000 1,938,000$ -$ 1,938,000$ -$ 135,000$ 49,000$ 1,754,000$
14 Union Pacific Railroad Quiet
Zone 2021 $ 1,212,000 1,212,000$ -$ 1,212,000$ -$ 85,000$ 31,000$ 1,096,000$
15 Willis Street Shared Use Paths 2021 $ 600,000 -$ 600,000$ 600,000$ -$ 100,000$ -$ 500,000$
16 132nd Avenue S Pedestrian
Improvements (Phase III)2021 $ 385,000 -$ 385,000$ 385,000$ -$ 50,000$ -$ 335,000$
17 Russell Road Pedestrian
Improvements 2021 $ 470,000 -$ 470,000$ 470,000$ -$ 50,000$ 60,000$ 360,000$
18
Safe Routes to School – School
Zone Flashers at 7 Elementary
Schools
2021 $ 500,000 -$ 500,000$ 500,000$ -$ 100,000$ -$ 400,000$
19
Safe Routes to School – East
Hill Elementary and Mill Creek
Middle Schools
2021 $ 410,000 -$ 410,000$ 410,000$ -$ 80,000$ 20,000$ 310,000$
20
Local Road Safety Plan – Spot
Location Safety Improvement
Projects
2021 $ 820,000 -$ 820,000$ 820,000$ -$ 60,000$ 60,000$ 700,000$
21 Railroad Safety Project – BNSF
Railroad Crossing at E Smith St 2021 $ 350,000 -$ 350,000$ 350,000$ -$ 50,000$ -$ 300,000$
22 76th Avenue South (South
Section) 2021 $ 14,380,000 3,000,000$ 11,380,000$ 14,380,000$ -$ 1,480,000$ 2,190,000$ 10,710,000$
23 76th Avenue South (North
Section) 2021 $ 5,047,000 -$ 5,047,000$ 5,047,000$ -$ 533,000$ 490,000$ 4,024,000$
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East Valley Highway - South
196th Street to South 212th
Street
2021 $ 4,034,000 -$ 4,034,000$ 4,034,000$ -$ 300,000$ -$ 3,734,000$
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River Bridge (west) to Orillia
Road S
2021 $ 3,436,000 -$ 5,210,000$ 3,436,000$ -$ 416,000$ -$ 3,020,000$
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South 218th Street/98th
Avenue South - 94th Place
South to South 216th Street
2021 $ 10,594,000 100,000$ 10,494,000$ 10,594,000$ -$ 1,076,000$ 1,158,000$ 8,360,000$
27 132nd Avenue SE Pedestrian
Improvements (Phase 4)2022 $ 850,000 -$ 850,000$ 850,000$ -$ 100,000$ -$ 750,000$
28 S 212th Street Green River
Bridge Rehabilitation 2022 $ 836,600 -$ 5,980,800$ 836,600$ -$ 117,500$ -$ 719,100$
29 Meeker Street Green River
Bridge Rehabilitation 2022 $ 5,980,800 -$ 5,980,800$ 5,980,800$ -$ 840,000$ 5,140,800$
30 W James Street/W Smith Street
Pedestrian Improvement 2023 $ 836,600 -$ 836,600$ 836,600$ -$ 117,500$ -$ 719,100$
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E Willis Street and Central
Avenue South Intersection
Improvements
2023 $ 500,000 168,000$ 332,000$ 500,000$ -$ 44,000$ 166,000$ 290,000$
32 Panther Lake Signal System
Integration 2023 $ 400,000 -$ 400,000$ 400,000$ -$ 50,000$ -$ 350,000$
33 Kent Transit Center 2023 $ 3,000,000 -$ 3,000,000$ 3,000,000$ 150,000$ 713,000$ -$ 2,137,000$
34 Central Avenue 2023 $ 5,000,000 -$ 5,000,000$ 5,000,000$ 250,000$ 1,188,000$ -$ 3,562,000$
35
South 216th Street - 98th
Avenue South to 108th Avenue
Southeast (State Route
515/Benson Highway)
2023 $ 15,500,000 100,000$ 15,400,000$ 15,500,000$ -$ 1,500,000$ 1,000,000$ 13,000,000$
36 Veterans Drive Extension 2023 $ 51,620,000 47,104,000$ 4,516,000$ 51,620,000$ -$ 2,765,000$ 10,270,000$ 38,585,000$
37 Meeker Street and 64th Avenue
South 2023 $ 2,467,000 -$ 2,467,000$ 2,467,000$ -$ 274,000$ -$ 2,193,000$
38
Midway Subarea TOD Street –
S. 244th Street and 32nd
Avenue South
2024 $ 5,900,000 -$ 5,900,000$ 5,900,000$ -$ 600,000$ 1,400,000$ 3,900,000$
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South 212th Street – Green
River Bridge (east) to 72nd
Avenue S
2024 $ 3,610,000 -$ 3,610,000$ 3,610,000$ -$ 440,000$ -$ 3,170,000$
40
South 248th Street
Improvements - 104th Avenue
South to 109th Avenue South
2024 $ 5,000,000 -$ 5,000,000$ 5,000,000$ -$ 500,000$ 250,000$ 4,250,000$
41
South 248th Street
Improvements - 109th Avenue
South to 116th Avenue South
2025 $ 7,000,000 -$ 7,000,000$ 7,000,000$ -$ 500,000$ 250,000$ 6,250,000$
42 Southeast 248th Street at
116th Ave SE Roundabout 2026 $ 3,000,000 -$ 3,000,000$ 3,000,000$ -$ 300,000$ 500,000$ 2,200,000$
$ 237,933,983 $ 125,380,963 $ 119,471,220 $ 237,574,983 $ 2,810,000 $ 25,271,358 $ 25,155,000 $ 184,338,625
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PROJECT COSTS PHASES
43 $ 106,200,000 $ 38,400,000 $ 67,800,000 106,200,000$ -$ 14,868,000$ 1,062,000$ 90,270,000$
44 $ 4,200,000 $ 3,750,000 $ 450,000 4,200,000$ -$ 600,000$ -$ 3,600,000$
45 $ 4,800,000 $ 2,575,000 $ 2,225,000 4,800,000$ -$ 720,000$ -$ 4,080,000$
46 $ 660,000 $ 660,000 $ - 660,000$ -$ 66,000$ -$ 600,000$
47 $ 660,000 $ - $ 660,000 660,000$ -$ 60,000$ -$ 600,000$
$ 116,520,000 $ 45,385,000 $ 71,135,000 116,526,000$ -$ 16,314,000$ 1,062,000$ 99,150,000$
354,453,983$ 170,765,963$ 190,606,220$ 354,100,983$ 2,810,000$ 41,585,358$ 26,217,000$ 283,488,625$
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Repair
Traffic Signal Management
Channelization and Pavement Markings
Maintenance
Guardrail Improvements
Local Road Safety Plan – Systemic
Safety Improvements Program
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Project Descriptions
CITY OF KENT 1
PROJECT #1: South 228th Street/Union Pacific Railroad Grade
Separation
YEAR: 2021 (Construction started in 2016)
DESCRIPTION: Construct a grade separation of the Union Pacific Railroad
mainline tracks and Interurban Trail at South 228th Street. The
project will include the construction of a bridge for four-lane
vehicle crossing; full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and
sidewalks; bicycle facilities; street lighting; utilities and
appurtenances. Construction is underway, utilities are being
relocated. This project has also been added to the Washington
State Freight Plan. Construction began in 2016.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ............. $5,450,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $6,520,000
Construction ......................... $28,800,000
TOTAL ................................. $40,770,000
Secured Funding ..................... $38,644,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Drainage Fund, Street
Fund, and Water Fund), Transportation Improvement Board
(TIB), Connecting Washington (Washington State), Freight Action
Strategy for Everett-Seattle-Tacoma Corridor (FAST), Freight
Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB), Port of Seattle,
Union Pacific Railroad
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The project will lead to a seamless connection between major
freight handlers and their primary destinations. It 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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CITY OF KENT 2
PROJECT #2: Naden Avenue and Willis Street Intersection
Improvements
YEAR: 2021 (Preliminary Engineering started in 2017)
DESCRIPTION: Build right-in/right-out intersection on Willis Street (State Route
516) at Naden Avenue consistent with Washington State
Department of Transportation approval. Reconfigure the
northbound 74th Ave S to right-turn only at Willis St. Reconstruct
the traffic control signal.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $140,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $230,000
Construction ........................... $1,000,000
TOTAL ................................... $1,370,000
Secured Funding………... ................ $300,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Developer Mitigation, General Fund, Local
Improvement District, Economic and Community Development
Placemaking Fund)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will provide access to the City’s Naden site. The
Naden site is placed strategically at the entrance to Kent’s
Downtown. It is highly approachable and visible from State Route
State Route 167 and State Route 516. The Kent Downtown
Subarea Action Plan describes this area as critical to projecting a
good image of the City.
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CITY OF KENT 3
PROJECT #3: Transportation Master Plan
YEAR: 2021 (Started in 2019)
DESCRIPTION: Major update to the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) including
near-term and long-range planning for the City’s multimodal
transportation network needs. The project will require assistance
from consultants. Project elements include transportation goals
development; an outreach strategy; evaluation of multimodal
level of service; transportation model development; public and
stakeholder outreach; the base, near-term and forecast
transportation model; project development; transportation
performance measures to prioritize projects; financial plan
development; performance metrics to track progress on the
adopted goals; and the draft TMP. The updated TMP will include
all transportation modes. The current TMP was completed in
2008. The Transportation Master Plan update began in December
2018.
PROJECT COST: Consultant .................................. $600,000
In-House Staff ............................. $390,000
TOTAL ...................................... $890,000
Secured Funding .......................... $890,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (General Fund)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The Kent Transportation Master Plan (TMP), as incorporated into
the City’s Comprehensive Plan, is the City’s blueprint for long-
range transportation planning in Kent. The City’s Comprehensive
Plan was approved by the Puget Sound Regional Council in 2015.
This update will include a multi-year transportation financing
plan. The plan will also consider subarea and functional plans
adopted since 2008 and newly funded major corridors serving
Kent:
Plans: Midway Subarea Plan, Downtown Subarea Action
Plan, Rally the Valley, Let’s Go Kent, Park & Open Space Plan
(2016)
Projects: Federal Way Link Extension, State Route 509
extension, State Route 167 improvements
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CITY OF KENT 4
PROJECT #4: Willis Street at 4th Ave South Roundabout
YEAR: 2021 (Construction started in 2020)
DESCRIPTION: Construct a roundabout on Willis Street (State Route 516) at 4th
Avenue South. The project will include the construction of the
roundabout, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting,
storm drainage, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. The
roundabout will accommodate bicycle riders, consistent with the
Transportation Master Plan which calls for a shared bicycle travel
lane on 4th Avenue South. This project must be assessed with
respect to the “complete streets” requirements. The project
design began in 2019 with construction planned in 2020 and
2021.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ............. $1,370,000
Right of Way Acquisition .................. $5,000
Construction ........................... $5,681,000
TOTAL .................................. $7,056,000
Secured Funding………….…..……….. $7,056,000
EXTERNAL
FUNDING: 2019 Legislative Allocation…….…. $3,000,000
Total………………………………….….……..$3,000,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact
Fees), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality, Washington State
Department of Transportation Local Programs
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This gateway project will provide an aesthetically pleasing
welcome into the heart of Kent and provide the typical benefits of
a roundabout including improved safety, improved traffic flow and
decreased lifecycle maintenance costs.
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CITY OF KENT 5
PROJECT #5: Meeker Frontage Improvements and Midblock
Crossing at the Riverbend Driving Range - Colony
Park Apartments driveway to Russell Road
YEAR: 2021 (Construction in 2020)
DESCRIPTION: Construct a new sidewalk and multimodal pathway along the
driving range on the south side of Meeker Street and a raised
crosswalk and median islands at the midblock pedestrian crossing
between the driving range and golf course. The project removes
the existing pedestrian traffic signal and installs a rectangular
rapid flashing beacon (RRFB). The project includes construction
of concrete curbs, gutters, multimodal path, a scored sidewalk,
street lighting, median islands, storm drainage, irrigation,
landscaping, utilities and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $515,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $110,000
Construction ........................... $2,825,000
TOTAL ................................... $3,450,000
Secured Funding………………. ........ $3,450,000
EXTERNAL
FUNDING: TIB Complete Streets .................. $250,000
TOTAL ...................................... $250,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Economic and Community Development
Placemaking Fund, Business and Occupation Tax, Parks),
Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB)
Complete Streets Award
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Private development, “Marquee on Meeker,” constructed 1,200
feet of the Meet Me on Meeker promenade. This project will
construct 700 feet of promenade between Russell Road and the
Marquee on Meeker project. This improves non-motorized
travelers’ comfort, aesthetics and economic development along
Meeker. The raised crosswalk with median islands improves
drivers’ view of crossing pedestrian traffic. A rectangular rapid
flashing beacon (RRFB) improve drivers’ awareness of crossing
pedestrians.
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CITY OF KENT 6
PROJECT #6: 76th Avenue South (Middle Phase) - 220th Street
South to 216th Street South
YEAR: 2021 (Construction started in 2020)
DESCRIPTION: Construct drainage and road improvements on 76th Avenue South
from 220th Street South to 216th Street South. The project will
raise the existing road to 1.5 feet above FEMA flood elevation,
new storm and waterline, and includes a full width overlay,
concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm
drainage, and channelization. This project must be assessed with
respect to the complete streets’ requirements. The 2008
Transportation Master Plan calls for “possible re-striping” for
bicycle lanes on this segment of 76th Avenue South.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction ........................... $5,591,000
TOTAL ................................... $6,091,000
Secured Funding ....................... $6,091,000
EXTERNAL
FUNDING: Transportation Improvement Board……….$2,500,000
TOTAL ........................................ ... $2,500,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Storm Drainage Utility
Fund), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement
Program, Developer Mitigation, Surface Transportation Program,
Transportation Improvement Board
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 76th Avenue South floods several times per year, resulting in road
closures. The roadway is located in the heart of the City’s
Industrial zoning area and has heavy truck traffic. Large
industrial and manufacturing companies and a large solid waste
company that serves several adjacent jurisdictions are located in
the immediate vicinity of the project. Road closures negatively
impact these businesses and create congestion in other parts of
the City as a result of traffic detours around the closure.
Improving the road to current standards will also improve traffic
flow on 76th Avenue South.
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CITY OF KENT 7
PROJECT #7: Auburn to Renton RapidRide Access Improvements
YEAR: 2021 (Preliminary Engineering anticipated to start in 2020)
DESCRIPTION: This project is to upgrade passenger facilities and increase access
to transit within Kent along the new King County Metro RapidRide
I corridor expected to open in 2023. Improved pedestrian and
bicycle facilities, shelter improvements, real time arrival
information, lighting, off-board payment kiosks, and other transit
facility improvements will increase safety and comfort for transit
users, induce transit ridership, and improve transit speeds
throughout the City and other jurisdictions along the route. The
new RapidRide corridor will run north-south along Central Avenue
from Auburn to the Kent Transit Center, connect to the East Hill
area, and then north-south along the Benson Highway (State
Route 515) corridor to Renton. Over seven miles of the corridor
are within the City. Design began in 2019, and construction is
planned for 2021 and 2022.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ............. $1,650,000
Equipment ............................... $1,520,000
Construction ............................ $7,510,000
TOTAL ................................. $10,680,000
Secured…………………………… ........ $10,680,000
EXTERNAL
FUNDING: Regional Mobility Grant .............. $8,000,000
King County Metro .................... $2,680,000
Total Secured ...................... $10,680,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): WSDOT Regional Mobility Grant, King County Metro
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Current frequent service along this corridor includes route 180
(Southeast Auburn to Kent Station to Sea-Tac Airport to Burien Transit
Center) and route 169 (Kent Station to Renton Transit Center). The
corridor currently has 31 northbound and 29 southbound transit stops
serving these two routes. This corridor currently has deficiencies in bus
stop facilities as well as areas with poor pedestrian and bicycle access
to transit. All bus zones identified for RapidRide service will require
upgraded facilities (e.g., new RapidRide shelters and amenities) to
align with King County Metro’s RapidRide branding and standards. The
City will work with King County Metro to identify bus zone locations for
improvements.
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CITY OF KENT 8
PROJECT #8: W James Street at 2nd Avenue N Pedestrian Crossing
YEAR: 2021 (Preliminary Engineering started in 2020)
DESCRIPTION: Install a Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB), high visibility
crosswalk and ADA ramps crossing W James Street at 2nd Avenue
N.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................. $63,158
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction .............................. $210,525
TOTAL ...................................... $273,683
Secured Funding .......................... $273,683
EXTERNAL
FUNDING: Sound Transit System Access Funds……$273,683
TOTAL………………………………………$273,683
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Sound Transit System Access Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: W James Street between 4th Ave N and Central Avenue N is 0.3
miles long. The distance between pedestrian crossings is a barrier
to multiple neighborhoods north of W James Street. This project
will enhance pedestrian connectivity between those
neighborhoods and destinations south of W James Street.
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CITY OF KENT 9
PROJECT #9: South 212th Street - East Valley Highway (State
Route 181) to 72nd Avenue South
YEAR: 2021 (Preliminary Engineering started in 2019)
DESCRIPTION: The South 212th Street project includes grinding, replacement of
failing pavement sections and a full-width asphalt concrete
pavement overlay of the entire roadway from East Valley Highway
to 72nd Avenue South. Curb ramps will be upgraded as required
to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $120,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction ........................... $3,060,000
TOTAL ................................... $3,180,000
Secured Funding………………………… $3,180,000
EXTERNAL
FUNDING: Surface Transportation Program (2018) …...$1,400,000
TOTAL……………………………….……........$1,400,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent Business
and Occupation Tax
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is located within the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial
Center (MIC). The Kent MIC located between the ports of Seattle
and Tacoma supports significant regional growth and
development, with one of the highest concentrations of jobs in
the region. The asphalt pavement on South 212th Street has
reached a critical level of degradation, rated at 50 out of a
possible 100 on the Pavement Condition Index--data collected in
April of 2016. The road surface is heavily impacted by the high
percentage of heavy vehicle traffic in the valley. An overlay is
necessary to prevent further costly damage that may require
more extensive reconstruction of the roadway to this critical
multimodal freight, bus, pedestrian and commuter corridor.
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CITY OF KENT 10
PROJECT #10: Meeker Frontage Improvement at the Riverwood
Apartments - Russell Road to 700 feet east of Russell
Road
YEAR: 2021 (Preliminary Engineering started in 2019)
DESCRIPTION: Construct new sidewalk and multimodal pathway from Russell
Road to the east limit of the private development at 64th Avenue
South and Meeker Street. The project will include construction of
concrete curbs, gutters, multimodal path, a sidewalk, street
lighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities and
appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $272,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................. $25,000
Construction ........................... $2,072,500
TOTAL ................................... $2,369,500
Secured Funding .......................... $235,280
EXTERNAL
FUNDING: Surface Transportation Program (2019) …...$235,280
TOTAL……………………………….……........$235,280
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Economic and Community Development
Placemaking Fund, Business and Occupation Tax), Puget Sound
Regional Council Grants (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
/Non-Motorized Set Aside)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Private development at 64th Avenue South and Meeker Street will
construct the Meet Me on Meeker promenade along
approximately 1,000 feet of property frontage. This project
provides approximately 700 feet of promenade connection
between Russell Road and the western edge of the 64th Avenue
South and Meeker Street project. The project is the second phase
to connect the two privately developed segments for a total
promenade length of approximately 3,500 feet. This will improve
the comfort of non-motorized users as well as aesthetics and
economic development along this important commercial corridor.
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CITY OF KENT 11
PROJECT #11: Meeker Frontage Improvement at the Kent
Elementary School
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Construct new sidewalk and multimodal pathway from 64th
Avenue South to 750 feet east of 64th Avenue South. The project
will include construction of concrete gutters, multimodal path, a
sidewalk, street lighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities
and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $427,200
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $271,000
Construction ........................... $3,169,600
TOTAL ................................... $3,867,800
Secured Funding .......................... $600,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Economic and Community Development
Placemaking Fund, Business and Occupation Tax), Puget Sound
Regional Council Grant Programs
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Private development at 64th Avenue South and Meeker Street will
construct the Meet Me on Meeker promenade along
approximately 1,000 feet of property frontage west of the
intersection. This project provides approximately 750 feet of
promenade connection between 64th Avenue South and 750 feet
east of 64th Avenue South. The project is in front of two
businesses and Kent Elementary School. This project will improve
the comfort of non-motorized users as well as aesthetics and
economic development along this important commercial corridor.
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CITY OF KENT 12
PROJECT #12: Naden Avenue Improvements - Willis Street to
Meeker Street
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Build the new Naden Avenue connecting Willis Street and Meeker
Street to prepare the site for development.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $200,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $100,000
Construction ........................... $1,600,000
TOTAL ................................... $1,900,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Developer Mitigation, General Fund, Local
Improvement District, Economic and Community Development
Placemaking Fund)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will connect the Naden Avenue and Willis Street
intersection improvements with Meeker Street, allowing for
greater development potential for the Naden site. This area is
adjacent to State Route 167 and State Route 516 and serves as
a gateway to visitors. The Kent Downtown Subarea Action Plan
describes this area as critical to projecting a good image of the
City. Additionally, this project will provide on-street parking,
which will improve access to the Interurban Trail.
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CITY OF KENT 13
PROJECT #13: BNSF Railway Company Railroad Quiet Zone
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Establish a railroad quiet zone for the BNSF Railway Company
mainline tracks through the City. The grade crossings to be
included in the quiet zone are: South 259th Street, East Willis
Street (State Route 516), East Titus Street, East Gowe Street,
East Meeker Street, East Smith Street, East James Street, and
South 212th Street. The project began in 2018.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $135,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................. $49,000
Construction ........................... $1,754,000
TOTAL ................................... $1,938,000
Secured Funding ....................... $1,938,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax), Washington Utilities
and Transportation Commission
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Locomotive engineers begin sounding the train-mounted horn
approximately one quarter mile from an at-grade
highway/railroad crossing. Train horns are an effective warning
of a train approaching grade crossings, but they expose the local
community to significant noise. Reducing that noise through a
quiet zone will improve the quality of life for those living and
working closest to the railroad facilities and could eliminate a
barrier to attracting new businesses and residents.
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CITY OF KENT 14
PROJECT #14: Union Pacific Railroad Quiet Zone
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Establish a railroad quiet zone for the Union Pacific Railroad
(UPRR) mainline tracks through the City. The grade crossings
included in the quiet zone are: Willis Street (State Route 516),
West Meeker Street, West Smith Street, West James Street and
South 212th Street. The project began in 2018.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................. $85,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................. $31,000
Construction ........................... $1,096,000
TOTAL ................................... $1,212,000
Secured Funding ....................... $1,212,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax), Washington Utilities
and Transportation Commission
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Locomotive engineers begin sounding the train-mounted horn
approximately one quarter mile from an at-grade
highway/railroad crossing. Train horns are an effective warning
of a train approaching grade crossings, but they expose the local
community to significant noise. Reducing that noise through a
quiet zone will improve the quality of life for those living and
working closest to the railroad facilities and could eliminate a
barrier to attracting new businesses and residents.
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CITY OF KENT 15
PROJECT #15: Willis Street Shared Use Paths - Union Pacific
Railroad to the 4th Avenue South Roundabout
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Construct a shared use path from the Union Pacific Railroad to the
roundabout at 4th Avenue South in the existing right-of-way on
the north and south sides of Willis Street. Design is planned in
2021, and construction is planned in 2022 and 2023.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction .............................. $500,000
TOTAL ..................................... $600,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Parks, Business and Occupation Tax,
Transportation Impact Fees), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality,
Washington State Department of Transportation Local Programs
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will provide a shared use path on the north and south
sides of Willis Street between the Union Pacific Railroad and the
4th Avenue South roundabout, a gateway to Kent project. This
project will better connect the Interurban Trail to downtown Kent
and serve as a gateway into the City’s urban core. The project is
a collaborative effort between Public Works and Parks.
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CITY OF KENT 16
PROJECT #16: 132nd Avenue Southeast Pedestrian Improvements
(Phase 3) - Kent-Kangley Road Southeast to
Southeast 278th Street
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Construct an asphalt walking path along the west side of 132nd
Avenue Southeast where sidewalk does not currently exist.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................. $50,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction .............................. $335,000
TOTAL ..................................... $385,000
Secured Funding………….…. ................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation
Impact Fees), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality, Washington
State Department of Transportation Local Programs
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 132nd Avenue Southeast is designated as a minor arterial
roadway, with 5 vehicle lanes, bicycle lanes, sidewalks and
landscaping planned at build-out. This roadway has been
widened at various locations based on development of adjacent
parcels. Due to budgetary constraints this roadway will not be
completed in the near term; however, the desire to improve
pedestrian access necessitates moving ahead with the walking
path.
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CITY OF KENT 17
PROJECT #17: Russell Road Pedestrian Improvements - Meeker
Street to 500 feet south of James Street
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: A continuous pedestrian facility will be constructed along Russell
Road from Meeker Street to 500 feet south of James Street.
Sidewalk treatments will include a combination of asphalt path,
concrete sidewalk, and curb separated sidewalk within the
existing right-of-way.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................. $50,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................. $60,000
Construction ............................ $360,0000
TOTAL ..................................... $470,000
Secured Funding………….…. ..................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact
Fees), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality, Washington State
Department of Transportation Local Programs, Transportation
Improvement Board (TIB)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: Russell Road is currently not classified in the federal functional
classification system. Staff are in the process submitting a
request the Washington Department of Transportation to have
Russell Road classified as a Major Collector. The roadway has a
2019 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) of 6,800 and serves major
destinations including Hogan Park, the City of Kent Public Work
Operations Shops, Kent Parks Maintenance Shops, the Green
River Trail, and the Kent Valley Ice Center.
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CITY OF KENT 18
PROJECT #18: Safe Routes to School – School Zone Flashers at 7
Elementary Schools
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Install School Zone Flashers at the following Elementary and
Middle Schools: Sunnycrest Elementary, Star Lake Elementary,
Park Orchard Elementary, Sunrise Elementary, Millennium
Elementary, Kent Elementary, and Neely-O’Brien Elementary.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction ............................ $4000,000
TOTAL ...................................... $500,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent (Business
and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact Fees), Congestion
Mitigation Air Quality, Washington State Department of
Transportation Local Programs, Transportation Improvement
Board, City of Kent Drainage Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project increases pedestrian safety on school walk routes.
Flashing beacons are used to notify drivers that the are entering
a school zone near and elementary school with a reduced speed
limit during times when elementary school students are walking
to and from school.
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CITY OF KENT 19
PROJECT #19: Safe Routes to School – East Hill Elementary and Mill
Creek Middle Schools
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Widen 94th Avenue South within 150’ of the intersection to
provide left-turn pockets with minimal storage and tapers. Add
protected left turn signal phasing with flashing yellow arrow.
Complete sidewalk connections within the intersection to 94 Ave
and S 240th Street without increasing crossing distances. Provide
for the safe movement of bikes through the intersection on this
planned north-south bike corridor.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................. $80,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................. $20,000
Construction .............................. $310,000
TOTAL ...................................... $410,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent (Business
and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact Fees), Congestion
Mitigation Air Quality, Washington State Department of
Transportation Local Programs, Transportation Improvement
Board, City of Kent Drainage Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project increases pedestrian safety on school walk routes.
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CITY OF KENT 20
PROJECT #20: Local Road Safety Plan – Spot Location Safety
Improvement Projects
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Make various safety improvements in a single location each year
to enhance safety for all road users. Apply safety
countermeasures identified in the Local Road Safety Plan in a
single prioritized location with multiple risk factors.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................. $60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ................. $60,000
Construction .............................. $700,000
TOTAL ...................................... $820,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP), City of Kent
(Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact Fees),
Washington State Department of Transportation Local Programs,
Transportation Improvement Board, Highway Safety
Improvement Program and Hazard Elimination Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will implement the recommendations of the Local
Roadway Safety Plan by installing safety countermeasures and
improvements in a single prioritized spot location.
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CITY OF KENT 21
PROJECT #21: Railroad Safety Project – BNSF Railroad Crossing at
E Smith St
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Install pedestrian gates in the northwest and southeast
quadrants. Connect pedestrian gates to existing railroad crossing
gate system.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................. $50,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction .............................. $300,000
TOTAL ...................................... $350,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent (Business
and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact Fees), Congestion
Mitigation Air Quality, Washington State Department of
Transportation Local Programs, Transportation Improvement
Board, City of Kent Drainage Funds, Federal Railroad Association
(FRA)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve pedestrian railroad crossing safety at the
E Smith St crossing of the BNSF railroad. This is located at the
south end of the Kent Station Sounder commuter train platform
at the Kent Transit Center. There is a high volume of pedestrian
traffic from the Sound Transit parking garage on the west side of
the BNSF railroad to the eastern railroad planform and bus
transit.
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CITY OF KENT 22
PROJECT #22: 76th Avenue South (South Phase) – 3,400 feet south
of S 212th Street to 2,700 feet south of S 212th Street
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Construct drainage and road improvements on 76th Avenue South
from the 222nd Avenue S to 220th Avenue S. The project will
raise the existing road to 1.5 feet above FEMA flood elevation,
construct 3 bridge type culverts, and includes a full width overlay,
concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, storm
drainage, and channelization. This project must be assessed with
respect to the “complete streets” requirements. The 2008
Transportation Master Plan calls for “possible re-striping” for
bicycle lanes on this segment of 76th Avenue South.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ............. $1,480,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $2,190,000
Construction ......................... $10,710,000
TOTAL ................................. $14,380,000
Secured Funding ....................... $3,000,000
EXTERNAL
FUNDING: Washington Department of Commerce…$3,000,000
TOTAL……………………………………….$3,000,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Washington State Department of Commerce, City of Kent
(Business and Occupation Tax, Storm Drainage Utility Fund),
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program,
Developer Mitigation, Surface Transportation Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 76th Avenue South floods several times per year, resulting in
road closures. The roadway is located in the heart of the City’s
Industrial zoning area and has significant heavy truck traffic.
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waste company that serves several adjacent jurisdictions are
located in the immediate vicinity of the project. Road closures
negatively impact these businesses and create congestion in
other parts of the City as a result of traffic detours around the
closure. Improving the road to current standards will also improve
traffic flow on 76th Avenue South.
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CITY OF KENT 23
PROJECT #23: 76th Avenue South (North Phase) – S 212th Street to
1,000 feet south of S 212th Street
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Construct drainage and road improvements on 76th Avenue South
from S 212th Street to 1,000 feet south of S 212th Street. The
project will raise the existing road to 1.5 feet above FEMA flood
elevation, construct new storm and water, and includes a full
width concrete roadway, concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
street lighting, storm drainage, and channelization. This project
must be assessed with respect to the “complete streets”
requirements. The 2008 Transportation Master Plan calls for
“possible re-striping” for bicycle lanes on this segment of 76th
Avenue South.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $533,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $490,000
Construction ........................... $4,024,000
TOTAL ................................... $5,047,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Storm Drainage Utility
Fund), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement
Program, Developer Mitigation, Surface Transportation Program,
Transportation Improvement Board
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 76th Avenue South floods several times per year, resulting in road
closures. The roadway is in the heart of the City’s Industrial
zoning area and has significant heavy truck traffic. Large
industrial and manufacturing companies and a large solid waste
company that serves several adjacent jurisdictions are located in
the immediate vicinity of the project. Road closures negatively
impact these businesses and create congestion in other parts of
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Improving the road to current standards will also improve traffic
flow on 76th Avenue South.
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CITY OF KENT 24
PROJECT #24: East Valley Highway - South 196th Street to South
212th Street
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: The East Valley Highway project includes grinding, replacement
of failing pavement sections and a full-width asphalt concrete
pavement overlay of the entire roadway from South 196th Street
to South 212th Street. Curb ramps and pedestrian push buttons
will be upgraded as required to meet Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) standards.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $300,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction ........................... $3,734,000
TOTAL ................................... $4,034,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent Business and
Occupation Tax
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is located within the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial
Center (MIC). The road surface is heavily impacted by the high
percentage of heavy vehicle traffic. Overlay is necessary to
prevent further costly damage that may require more extensive
reconstruction of the roadway to this critical multimodal freight,
bus, pedestrian and commuter corridor.
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CITY OF KENT 25
PROJECT #25: South 212th Street – Green River Bridge (west) to
Orillia Road S/City Limits
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: The South 212th Street project includes grinding, replacement of
failing pavement sections and a full-width asphalt concrete
pavement overlay of the entire roadway from West Valley
Highway to Orillia Road S. Curb ramps will be upgraded as
required to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $416,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction ........................... $3,020,000
TOTAL ................................... $3,436,000
Secured Funding………………………………………..$0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent Business
and Occupation Tax
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is located within the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial
Center (MIC). The Kent MIC located between the ports of Seattle
and Tacoma supports significant regional growth and
development, with one of the highest concentrations of jobs in
the region. The road surface is heavily impacted by the high
percentage of heavy vehicle traffic. An overlay is necessary to
prevent further costly damage that may require more extensive
reconstruction of the roadway to this critical multimodal freight,
bus, pedestrian and commuter corridor.
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CITY OF KENT 26
PROJECT #26: South 218th Street/98th Avenue South - 94th Place
South to South 216th Street
YEAR: 2021
DESCRIPTION: Construct a three-lane roadway from 94th Place South to South
216th Street. This project widens South 216th Street/98th Ave
South to three lanes and include full-width paving; concrete
curbs, gutters and sidewalks; five-foot paved shoulders; street
lighting; storm drainage; landscaping; utilities and
channelization. This project must be assessed with respect to the
“complete streets” requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ............. $1,076,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,158,000
Construction ........................... $8,360,000
TOTAL ................................. $10,594,000
Secured Funding .......................... $100,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Drainage Fund, Local
Improvement District, Special Assessments, Transportation
Impact Fee), Developer Mitigation, Transportation Improvement
Board
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing transportation network cannot accommodate the
current or forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent’s East
Hill and the Kent Valley. 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 at or
over capacity. Because of existing development and topographic
constraints, and it is not feasible to widen the James/Southeast
240th Street and South 208th/212th Street corridors enough to
provide the additional east-west capacity needed to
accommodate forecast traffic volumes.
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CITY OF KENT 27
PROJECT #27: 132nd Avenue Southeast Pedestrian Improvements
(Phase 4) - Southeast 228th Street to Southeast
240th Street
YEAR: 2022
DESCRIPTION: A continuous pedestrian facility will be constructed along the west
side of 132nd Avenue SE from SE 240th Street to SE 228th Place.
Sidewalk treatments will include a combination of asphalt path,
concrete sidewalk, and curb separated sidewalk adjacent to the
roadway where appropriate. This project continues Phase I and
Phase II improvements that were funded by TIB grants awarded
in 2016 and 2017. A continuous pedestrian facility now exists
from SE 240th - SE 272nd.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $100,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction ............................ $750,0000
TOTAL ..................................... $850,000
Secured Funding………….…. ..................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact
Fees), Congestion Mitigation Air Quality, Washington State
Department of Transportation Local Programs, Transportation
Improvement Board (TIB)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: 132nd Avenue Southeast is designated as a minor arterial
roadway, with 5 vehicle lanes, bicycle lanes, sidewalks and
landscaping planned at build-out. This roadway has been
widened at various locations based on development of adjacent
parcels. Due to budgetary constraints this roadway will not be
completed in the near term; however, the desire to improve
pedestrian access necessitates moving ahead with the walking
path.
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CITY OF KENT 28
PROJECT #28: S 212th Street Green River Bridge Rehabilitation
YEAR: 2022
DESCRIPTION: Replace the existing finger expansion joints. The improvements
would remove and replace the aged compression seals, steel
sliding plate, and steel fingers, with a modern expansion joint on
the west end of the bridge and remove and repair the flexible
joint seals on the east end of the bridge.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $117,500
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction .............................. $719,100
TOTAL ...................................... $836,600
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), WSDOT Local Bridge Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The S. 212th Street, a major corridor connecting I-5 to SR-167
and SR-515, bisects the Kent Manufacturing and Industrial
Center. This corridor is heavily used by commuters and
commercial trucks. The S. 212th Street Bridge spans the Green
River. The current bridge is a three span steel plate girder with a
weathering steel and concrete deck and steel finger expansion
joints. No major repairs have been performed on the bridge since
its construction in 1966. Recent repairs include the filling of
missing sections of poured flexible seal with crack sealant in
several locations. In 2006, repairs were made to the concrete
parapet and deck surface. Joint and steel rail repairs were made
in 2010. In 2019, the average daily traffic (ADT) just west of the
bridge was 21,600 with 19% trucks and an annual gross tonnage
of just under 14 million. The annual gross tonnage makes the
roadway a T-1 freight route on the WSDOT Freight and Goods
Transportation System (FGTS). Due to heavy vehicular and truck
traffic, the deck surface substantially delaminated and spalled to
the point that repairs were required in the summer of 2019. The
S. 212th Street Bridge has stringer supports with attached
existing city utilities (8" sanitary sewer force main and 8" water
main) and private utilities below the roadway decking that
services businesses and residents on either side of the Green
River in the City of Kent.
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CITY OF KENT 29
PROJECT #29: Meeker Street Green River Bridge Rehabilitation
YEAR: 2022
DESCRIPTION: Replace the existing finger expansion joints and bearing pads,
deck resurfacing, and bridge repainting.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $840,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction ........................... $5,140,800
TOTAL ................................... $5,980,800
Secured Funding ................................... $0
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SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), WSDOT Local Bridge Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The Meeker St. bridge over the Green River is a steel stringer
bridge (Warren Truss Frame). Meeker Street is part of the old SR-
516, a major corridor linking I-5 and SR-167. The Meeker Street
Bridge has stringer supports with attached existing city utilities
(METRO 24" sanitary sewer trunk line and a City of Kent 12" water
main and other outside utilities) below the roadway decking that
services the residents on the west hill of the City of Kent. Just
west of the bridge, the average daily traffic (ADT) was 18,900
with 4% trucks and an annual gross tonnage of just under 2
million. The annual gross tonnage makes the roadway a T-3
freight route on the WSDOT Freight and Goods Transportation
System (FGTS).
The bridge has severe paint scaling with 70% of top chords of the
trusses peeled to the primer, as well as bottom trusses and
vertical hangers. Pack rust is visible. The bridge deck has severe
exposed short transverse rebar with spalls concentrated in both
east bound and westbound lanes. The worst area is in the
southern lane. The lanes have about 50-55 percent exposed
transverse re-bar on the bridge decking. Due to aging of the
bridge, the existing finger expansion joints need to be replaced,
including the reinsert and glue bearing pads.
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CITY OF KENT 30
PROJECT #30: W James Street/W Smith Street Pedestrian
Improvements
YEAR: 2023
DESCRIPTION: The proposed project will improve the pedestrian and bicycling
experience between the underutilized Kent/James Street Park &
Ride and Kent Sounder Station. Improvements include pedestrian
wayfinding, pedestrian lighting, and related safety
improvements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $117,500
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction .............................. $719,100
TOTAL ...................................... $836,600
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), Sound Transit System Access Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The pedestrian environment between the Kent/James Street Park
& Ride and Kent Sounder Station lacks pedestrian wayfinding and
lighting. Parking at Kent Station has a high utilization, while the
Park & Ride is underutilized. The project will increase utilization
of the Park & Ride, provide an alternative to congested parking
areas near Kent Station, and improve the safety and pedestrian
experience along the pedestrian route.
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CITY OF KENT 31
PROJECT #31: E Willis Street and Central Avenue South
Intersection Improvements
YEAR: 2023
DESCRIPTION: Improve the intersection of E Willis Street and Central Avenue
South to provide a right turn lane from southbound on Central
Avenue South to westbound E Willis Street. Project includes
sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement and improvements to
traffic signal system. Although there are no bicycle facilities
planned at the E Willis Street and Central Avenue South
intersection, this project must be assessed with respect to the
“complete streets” requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................. $44,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $166,000
Construction .............................. $290,000
TOTAL ...................................... $500,000
Secured Funding .......................... $168,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Developer Mitigation, Transportation Impact Fee)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is a traffic mitigation requirement for additional trips
generated by the Kent Station Development. The City will be
implementing this project for which money was contributed by
the Kent Station developer. The transportation analysis prepared
for the ShoWare project assumed construction of this project
would be complete.
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CITY OF KENT 32
PROJECT #32: Panther Lake Signal System Integration
YEAR: 2023
DESCRIPTION: This project includes extension of the fiber optic communications
network to traffic signals in the Panther Lake area to allow remote
monitoring, management and coordination. The project also
includes replacement of the existing traffic signal controllers allow
integration with the new central traffic signal control system and
operating Flashing Yellow Left Turn Arrows (FYLTA).
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................. $50,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction .............................. $350,000
TOTAL ...................................... $400,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The traffic signals in the Panther Lake area are not connected to
the City’s new central traffic signal control system; hence, they
cannot be remotely monitored or managed from the City’s Traffic
Management Center. The existing traffic signal controllers are
not capable of operating FYLTA for permissive left turn
movements. It has been demonstrated that this type of signal
display is much more readily understood by motorists and results
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 Descriptions
CITY OF KENT 33
PROJECT #33: Kent Transit Center - Access, Mobility and Safety
Improvements
YEAR: 2023
DESCRIPTION: This project will create an eastbound right-turn lane on East
James Street to Railroad Avenue North extending from 1st Avenue
North to Railroad Avenue North. This project will also extend the
eastbound bicycle facility on James Street that currently
terminates approaching the 1st Avenue North intersection. In
addition, improved pedestrian facilities are planned along the
north and south sides of East James Street, improving mobility
and safety for these users.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $713,000
Equipment .................................. $150,000
Construction ............................ $2,137,000
TOTAL ................................... $3,000,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): King County METRO, Washington State Department of
Transportation Regional Mobility Grant
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve mobility for transit vehicles, bicyclists,
and pedestrians accessing the Kent Transit Center (Kent Station)
via East James Street. Kent Station serves as a vital
transportation hub for the south King County. In addition to
Sound Transit (ST) Sounder service, a King County METRO or ST
bus accesses the transit center once per minute during the peak
periods. By 2040, a bus will access the transit center every 30
seconds during peak periods. In addition, voter approved ST 3
will increase Sounder service. East James Street in the vicinity of
Kent Station has high congestion and low mobility during peak
periods. Eastbound James Street approaching Central Avenue has
large queues and poor level of service. East James Street has two
eastbound travel lanes through the BNSF rail crossing. A short
eastbound left and right turn lane approaching Central Avenue
starts at Railroad Avenue North. Existing geometrics on East
James Street west of Railroad Avenue North are constrained by
the close proximity of the Washington Cold Storage Inc. building.
Improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities in this area are needed.
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CITY OF KENT 34
PROJECT #34: Central Avenue - Traffic Signal Communication
YEAR: 2023
DESCRIPTION: The project will implement the communication connection
between the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) rail
corridor and the traffic signals along Central Avenue to allow area
signals the ability to adjust signal timing in anticipation of, during,
and after train events. In addition, signals along the Central
Avenue corridor, from South 259th Street through South 212th
Street, will be upgraded to use this interconnection. Signal
upgrades may utilize newer technology such as adaptive signal
control systems, transit signal priority, and other intelligent
transportation systems applications in traffic signal control.
Additional signals adjacent to at-grade rail crossings may also be
upgraded to take advantage of the new communication
connections.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ............. $1,188,000
Equipment .................................. $250,000
Construction ............................ $3,562,000
TOTAL ................................... $5,000,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): King County METRO, Washington State Department of
Transportation’s Regional Mobility Grant
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve mobility for transit vehicles and
motorists in the vicinity of the Kent Transit Center along the
Central Avenue corridor, from South 259th Street through South
212th Street. A King County METRO or Sound Transit bus accesses
the transit center once per minute during the peak periods. By
2040, a bus will access this regional transit center every 30
seconds during peak periods. Downtown Kent, along the Central
Avenue corridor, experiences poor level of service due to heavy
congestion affecting movements from multiple directions. There
are more than 60 daily trains on the BNSF corridor adjacent to
Central Avenue. With no downtown grade-separated rail
crossings, the volume of daily rail crossing events contributes to
the congested conditions. Today, the traffic signal system cannot
communicate signal timing modifications to manage changes in
traffic patterns during or after a train event.
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CITY OF KENT 35
PROJECT #35: South 216th Street - 98th Avenue South to 108th
Avenue Southeast (State Route 515/Benson
Highway)
YEAR: 2023
DESCRIPTION: Construct a three-lane roadway from 98th Avenue South to 108th
Avenue Southeast (State Route 515/Benson Highway). This
project widens South 216th Street to three lanes and include full-
width paving; concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; five-foot
paved shoulders; street lighting; storm drainage; landscaping;
utilities and channelization. This project must be assessed with
respect to the “complete streets” requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ............. $1,500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,000,000
Construction ......................... $13,000,000
TOTAL ................................. $15,500,000
Secured Funding .......................... $100,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Drainage Fund, Local
Improvement District, Special Assessments, Transportation
Impact Fee), Developer Mitigation, Transportation Improvement
Board
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The existing transportation network cannot accommodate the
current or forecast east-west traffic volumes between Kent’s East
Hill and the Green River Valley. 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 at or over capacity. Because of existing development
and topographic constraints, and it is not feasible to widen the
James/Southeast 240th Street and South 208th/212th Street
corridors enough to provide the additional east-west capacity
needed to accommodate forecast traffic volumes.
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CITY OF KENT 36
PROJECT #36: Veterans Drive Extension - Military Road to I-5
Southbound Off-ramp
YEAR: 2023
DESCRIPTION: Complete a missing link by constructing a new roadway from
Military Road to the I-5 Southbound off-ramp, including an
intersection with the northbound on-ramp to I-5 and an
undercrossing of I-5. The project will include the construction of
full-width paving; concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, pedestrian
pathway, street lighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities
and appurtenances.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering……………… $2,765,000
Right of Way Acquisition……………$10,270,000
Construction………………………..…… $38,585,000
TOTAL………………………….… $51,620,000
Secured Funding…………………..…..$47,104,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Connecting Washington Account (State), City of Kent,
Transportation Improvement Board Grant, Federal Surface
Transportation Program Grant
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve the connection between the Sea-Tac
International Airport, the Port of Seattle and the Kent
Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC). This project reduces
traffic congestion on local roads and highways by completing a
direct connection between Seattle and the Kent Valley. The
project will redistribute traffic away from State Route 516,
improving operations of the interchange.
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CITY OF KENT 37
PROJECT #37: Meeker Street and 64th Avenue South - Intersection
Improvements
YEAR: 2023
DESCRIPTION: Intersection reconstruction, curb bulb-outs and bus bulb-outs to
decrease the pedestrian crossing distance and decrease transit
board time. The project includes bus stop improvements on the
north and south side of W Meeker Street east of 64th Ave South,
and signal improvements including transit signal priority.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $274,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction ........................... $2,193,000
TOTAL ................................... $2,467,000
Secured Funding………………………………………..$0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent Business
and Occupation Tax
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The project is intended to make the intersection safer by reducing
westbound through lanes from two to one, so people driving
vehicles merge before the intersection rather than speeding to
merge after getting through. The curb bulbs will also help make a
more comfortable experience for pedestrians crossing the
intersection, which fits the overall Meet Me on Meeker vision for
the corridor. The project supports visitors to local businesses,
students at Kent Elementary School, nearby residents, seniors
and commuters. The project supports and originates from the
Economic Development Plan, adopted by City Council—
particularly the strategies to beautify Kent streetscapes and
strengthen sense of place by designating and improving key
gateways into Kent.
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CITY OF KENT 38
PROJECT #38: Midway Subarea TOD Street – S. 244th Street and
32nd Avenue South
YEAR: 2024
DESCRIPTION: Construct two new streets including sidewalks and bike lanes in
the Midway area near the future Kent-Des Moines Link Light Rail
Station. The project includes the new 32nd Avenue South and a
new segment of S. 244th St from S. 240th Street to Pacific Highway
South (SR 99). These will be complete streets supportive of
transit-oriented development envisioned in the Midway Subarea
Plan adopted in 2011.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $600,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,400,000
Construction ........................... $3,900,000
TOTAL ................................... $5,900,000
Secured Funding………………………………………..$0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent (Business
and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact Fees), Congestion
Mitigation Air Quality, Washington State Department of
Transportation Local Programs, Transportation Improvement
Board, Washington State Department of Transportation Local
Programs, City of Kent Drainage Funds
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will support the vision of the Midway Subarea Plan
including Transit Oriented Development near the future Link Light
Rail Station at 30th Avenue South and S. 36th Street, anticipated
to open in 2024.
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CITY OF KENT 39
PROJECT #39: South 212th Street – Green River Bridge (east) to
72nd Avenue South
YEAR: 2024
DESCRIPTION: The South 212th Street project includes grinding, replacement of
failing pavement sections and a full-width asphalt concrete
pavement overlay of the entire roadway from West Valley
Highway to Orillia Road S. Curb ramps will be upgraded as
required to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $440,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction ........................... $3,170,000
TOTAL ................................... $3,610,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Federal Surface Transportation Program, City of Kent Business
and Occupation Tax
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project is located within the Kent Manufacturing/Industrial
Center (MIC). The Kent MIC located between the ports of Seattle
and Tacoma supports significant regional growth and
development, with one of the highest concentrations of jobs in
the region. The asphalt pavement on South 212th Street has
reached a critical level of degradation, rated at 50 on the
Pavement Condition Index--data collected in April of 2016. The
road surface is heavily impacted by the high percentage of heavy
vehicle traffic. Based on 2018 data, South 212th Street from West
Valley Highway to Riverview Blvd S is a T-1 in the WSDOT Freight
and Goods Transportation System carrying more the 10 million
tons of freight each year and South 212th Street from Riverview
Blvd S to Orillia Rd S is a T-2. An overlay is necessary to prevent
further costly damage that may require more extensive
reconstruction of the roadway to this critical multimodal freight,
bus, pedestrian and commuter corridor.
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CITY OF KENT 40
PROJECT #40: Southeast 248th Street Improvements - 104th
Avenue South to 109th Avenue South
YEAR: 2024
DESCRIPTION: Improvements on Southeast 248th Street between 104th Avenue
Southeast and 109th Avenue Southeast. This project must be
assessed with respect to the “complete streets” requirements.
The 2008 Transportation Master Plan calls for bicycle lanes on this
segment of Southeast 248th Street. This segment will include a
five-foot landscape buffer between each sidewalk and bicycle
lane.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $250,000
Construction ........................... $4,250,000
TOTAL ................................... $5,000,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), Economic Incentive Grants
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: In support of future development, this area will be connected to
the bicycle and pedestrian networks. Nearby pedestrian
generators include Morrill Meadows Park, East Hill Park, Daniel
Elementary School, the YMCA and the project will include
improved turning operations into these attractors.
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CITY OF KENT 41
PROJECT #41: Southeast 248th Street Improvements - 109th
Avenue Southeast to 116th Avenue Southeast
YEAR: 2025
DESCRIPTION: Improvements on Southeast 248th Street between 109th Avenue
Southeast and 116th Avenue Southeast. This project must be
assessed with respect to the “complete streets” requirements.
The 2008 Transportation Master Plan calls for bicycle lanes on this
segment of Southeast 248th Street. This segment will include a
five-foot landscape buffer between each sidewalk and bicycle
lane.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $500,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $250,000
Construction ........................... $6,250,000
TOTAL ................................... $7,000,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), Economic Incentive Grants
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: In support of future development, this area will be connected to
the bicycle and pedestrian networks. Nearby pedestrian
destinations include Morrill Meadows Park, East Hill Park, Daniel
Elementary School, the YMCA and the project will include
improved turning operations into these attractors.
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CITY OF KENT 42
PROJECT #42: Southeast 248th Street at 116th Avenue Southeast
Roundabout
YEAR: 2026
DESCRIPTION: Construct a roundabout at Southeast 248th Street and 116th
Avenue Southeast for capacity and traffic safety improvements.
This project must be assessed with respect to the “complete
streets” requirements. The 2008 Transportation Master Plan calls
for bicycle lanes on this segment of Southeast 248th Street.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $300,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............... $500,000
Construction ........................... $2,200,000
TOTAL ................................... $3,000,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, General Fund, Local
Improvement District), Economic Incentive Grants
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will improve the operation and safety of this busy
intersection and support future growth in the area. In addition,
lifecycle costs will be lower than a traffic signal.
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2021-2026 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Project Descriptions
CITY OF KENT 43
PROJECT #43: Street and Sidewalk Preservation and Repair
Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2021 - 2026
DESCRIPTION: Preserve the existing transportation system by resurfacing the
existing asphalt and concrete streets throughout the City.
Reconstruct sidewalks as related to curb ramps upgrades
consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The
project limits must be assessed in accordance with the “complete
streets” requirements.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ........... $14,868,000
Right of Way Acquisition ............ $1,062,000
Construction ......................... $90,270,000
TOTAL ............................... $106,200,000
Secured Funding ..................... $38,400,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax, Solid Waste Utility
Tax), Surface Transportation Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The City assessed the condition of its street network in 2016.
Many of the streets exhibit deficiencies that reflect they are
beyond their expected performance life and are in need of a
maintenance or rehabilitation overlay, or some amount of
reconstruction. This preservation work also requires curb ramps
and sidewalks be made accessible to persons with disabilities,
according to the ADA. This program constructs and repairs the
City’s sidewalks and begins to address the pedestrian
improvements identified in the Transportation Master Plan.
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PROJECT #44: Traffic Signal Management Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2021 - 2026
DESCRIPTION: Preserve the existing traffic control signal and intelligent
transportation systems through preventative maintenance and
lifecycle hardware replacement. Review and adjust traffic signal
timing to optimize intersection efficiency.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $600,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction ........................... $3,600,000
TOTAL ................................... $4,200,000
Secured Funding ....................... $3,750,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: The City maintains and extensive traffic control system that
includes 119 traffic signals, one pedestrian hybrid beacon, five
pedestrian activated crosswalk beacons, 28 traffic cameras, and
a large traffic signal communications system. These systems
require routine preventative maintenance to operate safely and
efficiently.
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PROJECT #45: Channelization and Pavement Markings Maintenance
Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2021 - 2026
DESCRIPTION: Refresh and replace pavement markings including paint,
thermoplastic, and raised pavement markers throughout the City
to separate and regulate conflicting traffic movements, define
paths of travel, and facilitate safe and orderly movement on City
streets.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering ................ $720,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction ........................... $4,080,000
TOTAL ................................... $4,800,000
Secured Funding ....................... $2,575,000
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax)
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This ongoing program maintains roadway channelization
throughout the City. The City has approximately 1,700,000 linear
feet (LF) of channelization striping, 450,000 raised pavement
markers, 22,012 LF of access control curb and 7,200 LF of painted
access control curb. Roadway channelization helps to reduce
conflict points and direct motorists through areas of complexity.
This project preserves the capacity and efficiency of the existing
roadway system.
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PROJECT #46: Guardrail Improvements Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2021 - 2026
DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements each year to
enhance motorist safety. Upgrade existing guardrail end-
treatments as mandated by State and Federal regulations.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................. $60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction .............................. $600,000
TOTAL ...................................... $660,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
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SOURCE(S): City of Kent (Business and Occupation Tax), Highway Safety
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JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated for compliance with Federal and State
regulations and the requirement to mitigate potentially hazardous
roadway conditions.
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PROJECT #47: Local Road Safety Plan – Systemic Safety
Improvements Program
Ongoing Citywide Program
YEAR: 2021 - 2026
DESCRIPTION: Make various safety improvements systemically throughout the
City each year to enhance safety for all road users. Apply safety
countermeasures identified in the Local Road Safety Plan in
multiple prioritized locations with similar risk factors.
PROJECT COST: Preliminary Engineering .................. $60,000
Right of Way Acquisition ........................ $0
Construction .............................. $600,000
TOTAL ...................................... $660,000
Secured Funding ................................... $0
FUNDING
SOURCE(S): Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP), City of Kent
(Business and Occupation Tax, Transportation Impact Fees),
Washington State Department of Transportation Local Programs,
Transportation Improvement Board, Highway Safety
Improvement Program and Hazard Elimination Program
PROJECT
JUSTIFICATION: This project will implement the recommendations of the Local
Roadway Safety Plan by installing safety countermeasures and
improvements systemically throughout the City in multiple
prioritized locations.
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CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
2021 – 2026 SIX-YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
For more information or additional copies of this document contact:
April Delchamps, AICP
Senior Transportation Planner
City of Kent, Public Works, Engineering
400 West Gowe Street
Kent, WA 98032-5895
253-856-5564
adelchamps@kentwa.gov
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Pending Approval
City Council Workshop
Workshop Regular Meeting
Minutes
June 2, 2020
Date: June 2, 2020
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Troutner called the meeting to order.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Toni Troutner Council President Present
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
II. PRESENTATIONS
1 Body-Worn and Red-Light Camera
Program Update
Chief Padilla 45 MIN.
Chief Rafael Padilla presented information on the City's Red-Light Camera
Program.
Following authorization from the Council, installation began in the Spring of
2019 at six intersections with the highest collision rates. Enforcement was
done in phases.
Data was reviewed for collisions that occurred due to disregarding/running of
traffic lights during, collisions that occurred due to inattention/following too
close, and injury collisions during 2018-present. There has been some
improvement.
Chief Padilla reviewed the revenue data for both the Red Light Camera
Program and School Zone Traffic Safety Camera program. The cameras
continue to produce enough tickets to generate the funds needed to pay for
the police body worn camera program.
Chief Padilla indicated it takes an average of 15 hours/week of staff time for
officers to review and approve or reject tickets. The courts have staffed a
.50 FTE to handle the increase in tickets processed by the court, video from
each violation is carefully review by a Kent Police Officer.
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Chief Padilla advised that the department is currently researching the high
level of non-compliance for paying tickets
Trends look promising, but more time is needed to study the data and get
longer term results.
2 GIS Enterprise Update Catherine Crook 45 MIN.
Enterprise GIS Supervisor, Catherine Crook provided the Council with
information on implementing Enterprise GIS.
Crook reviewed her background, including education and prior experience.
Geographic Information Systems stores, analyzes and visualizes data for
geographic locations. A computer-based tool that examines spatial
relationships, patterns and trends in data.
City of Kent’ GIS Vision: "The purpose of the GIS Enterprise Team is to
provide geospatial information and applications to city employees and the
public to enhance city operations, manage infrastructure resources, improve
decision making, and provide better public service across all City
Departments while implementing standards, fostering innovation, promoting
sustainability and encouraging communication. "
Enterprise GIS will provide access to geospatial information and analysis
across the entire organization. Creating an environment where GIS is
available to all professional staff, as a tool, to perform their work. Providing
the organization’s information assets both inside and outside as data,
images, maps, or other useful formats.
Crook talked about the City’s enterprise software from Esri that was procured
in 2019.
To successfully implement GIS, you must know your users and what they do.
Crook detailed the GIS hybrid governance model and how GIS is being
applied around the world.
Crook detailed the most used GIS applications in the City and provided
information on the City’s software implementations that use GIS.
Next steps:
· Update current plan to move into 2020-2022 GIS Strategic Plan
· Create a GIS Steering Committee
· Develop a Technical Advisory Group
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· Form a GIS User Group - utilize mailing list first and look at participation then
move forward in 6 months to formalize a group meeting.
Crook reviewed the three phases from assessment to implementing the plan.
Meeting ended at 5:45 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
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Kent City Council
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
June 2, 2020
Date: June 2, 2020
Time: 7:02 p.m.
Place: Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ralph called the meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
Toni Troutner Council President Present
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
A. Move to approve the agenda as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition
i. Employee of the Month
Mayor Ralph recognized Patrick Briggs as the June Employee of the Month.
Patrick is my Executive Assistant. But he is much more than an Executive
Assistant. Patrick is the train conductor of the Mayor’s office. He ensures the
trains show up on time, depart on time, the operations of the office run
smoothly, he keeps us on track, never fails to make us laugh and is truly my
right hand. Patrick has served Kent residents for 12 years and worked for 2
Mayors.
Before coming to Kent, Patrick served in various roles for the City of Renton
and the City of Federal Way. We are lucky he took his time and talent and
picked Kent. His coworkers describe him as somebody they can count on,
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always puts a smile on your face and is a trusted confidant.
Recognizing him as our June Employee of the Month is bittersweet. At the
end of this month, Patrick will retire after 12 years of service to the City of
Kent and a distinguished career in government. It takes a special person to
dedicate their professional lives to serving the public. To say Patrick is a
special person doesn’t do him justice. We all will miss him tremendously and
he cannot be replaced.
ii. City of Kent Charitable Giving Campaign Presentation for Make a Senior
Day - Meals on Wheels Program
Human Resources Director and Executive Sponsor of the City's Charitable
Contributions Committee, Teri Smith provided a brief overview of the work of
the City's Charitable Contributions Committee that is chaired by Bonnie
Peterson.
Judicial Specialist and Charitable Contributions Committee member, Amber
Slaughter provided details on the Spring fundraiser. Proceeds raised
benefited the Meals on Wheels program.
The City of Kent employees raised $1,559.42 for the Meals on Wheels
program. Dale Hover from Sound Generation expressed appreciation of the
donation and provided details on the program.
B. Community Events
None.
C. Public Safety Report
Chief Rafael Padilla began his public safety update by expressing deep and
sincere condolences for the tragic loss of Mr. George Floyd.
Chief Padilla provided details on what Kent has been doing, including building
strong partnerships with our communities of color, providing leading edge
training, including implicit bias training, holding true to its mission of
compassion and accountability.
Chief Padilla indicated in 2013, all officers were retrained to conduct the
shoulder pin tactic versus the knee on the neck. This new style of
handcuffing was developed by our Master Defensive Tactics Instructor as a
more effective and safer alternative.
Chief Padilla indicated the Kent Police Department protects and serves and
stands against hate and racism.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
A. Mayor Ralph's Report
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Mayor Ralph advised that she issued the following statement to the
community:
What started with a prayer for peace has ended in violence and chaos.
George Floyd was a human being, his life mattered, and it was wrongfully
taken away from him and his community. America is angry and rightfully so.
He should be honored by holding those responsible for his death accountable.
I support the rights of individuals to peacefully protest, the act of peaceful
protest has changed the course of our Nation over the years. Everyone
deserves the right to go home safely without injury - both the protestors and
the first responders. Our police department trains extensively, hires the best
and brightest and we proactively engage with our community. This
combination, has helped prevent the types of issues we have seen occur
across the Nation. But I acknowledge, the system is far from perfect. I am
committed to standing with our community and working to make it even
better, a system that is fair for every resident, a system that serves all
equally.
I am also committed to ensuring the safety of our residents, businesses and
first responders. When a protest turns into violence and injury to people and
property, those who committed those unlawful acts will be held accountable
in Kent. Violence, vandalism, targeting businesses and disorderly conduct
have always been and will remain illegal within the City of Kent. Our police
department is well equipped and prepared to respond to incidents as they
arise, and we have available capacity in our jail to take individuals into
custody who violate the rule of law.
I challenge all Kent residents to join me in finding a productive way to honor
the life and legacy of George Floyd. Whether that is community service,
donating to a social justice organization or joining in the conversation around
legislative changes - we can be a force for positive change. I know members
of our community are hurting - I see and feel your pain when you share your
stories with me. I am here, I am committed, I see you and you matter.
Mayor Ralph serves on the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Executive Board
that met and discussed awarding the federal contingency funding for
transportation projects. Kent over $1 million for an additional segment for
the Meet me on Meeker project.
Mayor Ralph advised that King County will be using the accesso Showare
Center to house members of the National Guard as well as for parking for the
Sherriff’s Office in response to recent protests. Mayor conveyed that the City
of Kent did not call in the National Guard for assistance.
Mayor expressed appreciation of support of the Kent community for the care
and concern they have been showing for fellow neighbors.
B. Chief Administrative Officer's Report
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Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson advised his written report is in
today's agenda packet and there is an executive session tonight that is
expected to last for 30 minutes with no action following.
The City’s Administration Department has been working on the
reopening/recovery plan. The Kent Municipal Court opened to the public
today and all other City buildings remain closed. City staff remain available to
serve the public phone and email.
C. Councilmember's Reports
Council President Troutner provided a recap of the two presentations from
tonight’s workshop relating to body-worn and red-light camera programs and
also a GIS Enterprise update.
Councilmember Fincher serves on the Sound Cities Association Mental Health
and Drug Dependency Oversight Committee King County that recently met to
discuss the 2020 shortfall of $20 million. The Committee also discussed the
use of CARES funds.
Councilmember Kaur serves on the State and Federal Policy Committee that
continues to work on the statement of policy.
Councilmember Michaud serves on the City’s Human Services Commission
that is currently reviewing grant applications.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
None
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Move to approve Consent Calendar items A - E.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Toni Troutner, Council President
SECONDER: Les Thomas, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Council Workshop - Workshop Regular Meeting - May 19, 2020 5:00 PM
2. City Council Meeting - City Council Regular Meeting - May 19, 2020 7:00
PM
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3. Committee of the Whole - Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting -
May 26, 2020 4:00 PM
B. Payment of Bills - Approve
MOTION: Approve the Payment of Bills received through
4/30/20 and paid on 4/30/20, and audited by the Committee
of the Whole on 5/12/20, and approve the payment of bills
received through 5/15/20 and paid on 5/15/20, and approve
the checks issued for payroll 4/16/20 - 4/30/20 and paid on
5/5/20, and checks issued for payroll 5/1/20-5/15/20 and
paid on 5/20/20, and audited by the Committee of the Whole
on 5/26/20.
C. HCMA/Human Capital Management & Automation – Project
Budget, Contracts, and Change Orders - Authorize
MOTION: Establish a new budget for the HCMA project at $4.39
million; authorize the Mayor to sign all contracts, change
orders, and other documents necessary to advance the HCMA
project that cumulatively do not exceed the project budget,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to City
Administration and the City Attorney; ratify past actions
consistent with this motion; provide that future change orders
beyond the project budget, but within the overall City budget,
be authorized according to their amended contract values and
in accordance with the Kent City Code; and authorize the Mayor
to sign contract renewals under the terms of the project
contracts within established budgets.
D. Consultant Services Agreement with Otak, Inc., for the Mill
Creek at 76th Avenue Flood Protection Improvements
Structural and Stream Geometry - Authorize
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Consultant Services
Agreement with Otak, Inc. for Structural Engineering and
Stream Geometry Consulting Services for the Mill Creek at 76th
Avenue South Flood Protection Improvements project in an
amount not to exceed $346,300., subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and Public Works
Director.
E. Resolution Adopting the Residential Traffic Calming Program -
Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2012, repealing Resolution No.
1817 and adopting a new Residential Traffic Calming Program
to better address quality of life concerns related to traffic in
residential neighborhoods by considering traffic speeds and
cut-through traffic as well as other neighborhood factors.
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9. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Department
of Commerce for the Coronavirus Relief Fund for Local
Governments CARES Grant - Authorize
Finance Director, Paula Painter provided a brief overview of the Interagency
Agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce for the
Coronavirus Relief Funds.
Kent is set to receive $3.89 million that can be used to cover necessary
expenses incurred due to COVID-19. Funds cannot be used to address
revenue shortfalls.
The Mayor recommends $1 million be used for job training and small
business grants and the remaining will be used to reimburse the City for
COVID-19 related expenditures.
Councilmember Kaur asked the Mayor to consider using funding for
supplementing human service funding that could potentially be used for
rental assistance.
MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign the interagency
agreement to accept funds from the Washington State
Department of Commerce in the amount of $3,894,000 for the
costs incurred due to the public health emergency with respect
to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) during the period
of March 1, 2020 thru October 31, 2020, amend the budget and
authorize expenditure of the funds in accordance with the
agreement terms, subject to final terms and conditions
acceptable to the Finance Director and City Attorney.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
B. Consultant Services Agreement with Aerospace Machinists
Joint Training Committee - Authorize
Economic Development Officer, Bill Ellis provided details on the Consultant
Services Agreement with the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee and
its Kent Training Center.
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MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with the
Aerospace Machinists Joint Training Committee, to support
recovery of the Kent Valley Industrial base from coronavirus
impacts through subsidized wages for dislocated workers,
amend the budget and authorize expenditure of the funds in
accordance with terms and conditions acceptable to the
Economic and Community Development Director and City
Attorney.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Boyce, Councilmember
AYES: Troutner, Boyce, Fincher, Kaur, Larimer, Thomas, Michaud
10. BIDS
None.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:15 p.m. the Council convened into executive session
At 8:45 p.m. Executive Session was extended for an additional 15 minutes
At 9:00 p.m. Executive Session was extended for an additional 15 minutes
At 9:15 p.m. Executive Session was extended for an additional 15 minutes
At 9:30 p.m. Executive Session was extended for an additional 5 minutes
At 9:35 p.m. Executive Session was extended for an additional 5 minutes
A. Current or Potential Litigation, as per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
12. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:40 p.m. the Council reconvened into open session.
With no action following executive session, Mayor Ralph adjourned the
meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Meeting ended at 9:40 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
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Kent City Council - Committee
of the Whole
Committee of the Whole -
Regular Meeting
Minutes
June 9, 2020
Date: June 9, 2020
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Place: THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Council President Troutner called the meeting to order at 4 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Toni Troutner Council President Present
Bill Boyce Councilmember Present
Brenda Fincher Councilmember Present
Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present
Marli Larimer Councilmember Present
Zandria Michaud Councilmember Present
Les Thomas Councilmember Present
Dana Ralph Mayor Present
3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Chief Administrative Officer, Derek Matheson added "Protest Update," from
Chief Padilla, as the first department presentation.
4. DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
A. Protest Update
Chief Padilla provided information on the planned peaceful Black Lives Matter
protest on June 11, 2020 at 3 p.m. in downtown Kent. Organizers, Keliesha
Lovelace and Kendrick Glover contacted the Chief to coordinate the event.
The event will commence at the Maleng Regional Justice Center and will end
at Kent City Hall. Local businesses have been notified, there will be road
closures, and Chief is recommending non-essential businesses consider
closing at noon because of the potential traffic impacts.
The Kent City Hall campus will close at noon.
Chief Padilla is recommending participants park at Lincoln Park and Ride that
is located at 902 West James Street.
B. INFO ONLY: Phased Reopening in King County
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Emergency Management Division Chief, Jeff DiDonato provided the
committee with details on the Safe Start Phase 1.5 reopening in King County.
DiDonato compared Phase 1.5 to Phase 2 and advised that activities are
generally the same with lower capacities, 30-minute time limits for indoor
services, indoor activities are half of the capacity as Phase 2 and Outdoor
activities are the same capacity as Phase 2.
General Requirements include:
•COVID-19 worksite specific safety practices
•Designated site specific COVID-19 supervisor
•Written plan is available on site
DiDonato provided specific requirements regarding restaurants, in-store
retail, professional services, personal services, construction, manufacturing
facilities, fitness, real estate, in-home domestic services, outdoor recreation,
pet grooming and photography.
C. INFO ONLY: Phase 2 Scope of Work for HB 1923/Department of
Commerce Grant for Increasing Residential Building Capacity
Long Range Planning Manager, Hayley Bonsteel detailed the proposed use of
$100,000 in reimbursable funds from the Department of Commerce to work
on a Housing Action Plan with the goal of increasing the residential building
supply.
A portion of the funds were committed to the South King Housing (SoKiHo)
Framework, along with five neighboring cities; this work is on schedule to be
completed in the summer of 2020 and will fulfill several of the requirements
for the grant. The City has until June 2021, to utilize the remaining $83,333
and meet the remainder of the grant requirements.
Staff would like to use the remaining funds as creatively and thoughtfully as
possible. Bonsteel is seeking consensus from the committee on how to the
use remaining $80K.
Staff proposes three workplan items, informed by the SoKiHo effort,
reviewing and evaluating Kent’s adopted housing goals, policies and
strategies, is a core requirement of the grant that Kent must plan to meet.
Staff proposes to research student generation rates by number of bedrooms
in multifamily units to aid Kent in administering school district impact fees.
Impact fees have a direct nexus to increasing the building supply, and Kent’s
cap on multifamily school district impact fees is not necessarily an effective
long-term solution to ensuring a balance between school district funding and
residential development.
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Finally, staff proposes to research preservation criteria for mobile home
parks, and analyze strategies for long-term consideration of mobile home
park zoning and development regulations to ensure thoughtful policies are in
place as this critical housing type is put under increased pressure.
The grant funding is intended for planning efforts that will increase
residential building capacity and minimize displacement. Staff believes this
three-part scope of work is the most effective way to utilize the funding in
Kent’s interests.
Councilmembers expressed their confidence in Bonsteel and indicated she
has a good grasp on what is needed and trusts her to do what is best for
Kent.
Larimer expressed appreciation for the work towards preservation criteria for
Kent’s mobile home parks and suggested reviewing the City’s policies relating
to relocation assistance in specific cases where residents are displaced.
D. RCO Grant Applications Authorizing Resolution - Adopt
Parks/Facilities Planning and Development Coordinator, Bryan Higgins
provided information on the Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
grant application and the requirement to adopt a resolution authorizing the
City’s application.
Staff is requesting authorization to submit a grant application to the RCO’s
Washington Wildlife and Recreation program to help fund the acquisition of
property at Upper Mill Creek Canyon, and authorization to submit grant
applications through the RCO’s Washington Wildlife and Recreation and Youth
Athletic Facilities grant programs to help fund the renovation of Kent
Memorial Park.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2013 authorizing the submittal
of grant applications #20-1491, #20-1254 and #20-1263 to the
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office to assist with
funding the acquisition of property at Upper Mill Creek Canyon
and with renovating Kent Memorial Park
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 6/16/2020
7:00 PM
E. Information Only/Update to KCC 14.09 - Flood Hazard
Regulations
Civil Engineering Designer, Chris Wadsworth provided extensive details on
the FEMA Flood Map and Kent Flood Hazard Code Update.
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Reason for changes - Federal
•At the federal level the two entities we’re concerned with for flood hazard
regulations are;
o The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA;
o And the National Flood Insurance Program, or the NFIP
•In order to continue participating in the National Flood Insurance Program,
which makes subsidized flood insurance policies available to anyone in Kent,
there are a number of minimum requirements that we as a City must adhere
to and maintain.
•These include adoption of the latest FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps, also
called FIRMs;
•As well as updating our flood hazard regulations to meet current federal
requirements for participation.
Reason for changes - Kent
•Beyond what the Federal Government requires of us, we also have to
administer and use the code at the local level to help ensure that
development meets these requirements.
•To that end, process improvement meetings have been held in 2019 and into
2020 by Kent staff.
•These meetings were attended by staff from Public Works, Economic and
Community Development, the Building Department and the Permit Center.
•The goal of these meetings was to take a close look at Kent’s flood hazard
regulations and the associated permitting process, and then make
recommendations on ways to improve these processes.
•The goal is to make them more comprehensive as well as being more
transparent and easy to use by anyone hoping to develop in Kent on property
mapped in a floodplain.
FEMA flood map update
•The new flood maps from FEMA need to be made effective by City Code on or
before August 19th, 2020.
•The maps are not a significant update to the currently effective 1995 flood
maps. Let me clarify what that means.
•The minimal update is largely due to what’s called levee seclusion.
•Without getting overly technical, levee seclusion is FEMA’s way of admitting
that at this time they don’t know how to accurately map what occurs on the
landward side of a levee that has not been accredited.
•Simply put; Areas protected by levees that are not accredited by FEMA are
secluded.
•This means that in these areas the data from the 1995 flood maps remains.
•In Kent we have a large system of levees and we are actively pursuing FEMA
accreditation throughout.
•Since levees must be accredited from upstream to downstream, the only
levee currently accredited in Kent is the Horseshoe Bend Levee at the
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southern end of the city.
•On the updated flood maps; Areas protected by the Horseshoe Bend Levee
are updated for flooding from the Green River.
•Now, please note that the updated areas protected by Horseshoe Bend are
not updated relative to flooding from Mill Creek, Garrison Creek or
Springbrook Creek as they were not part of FEMA’s updated flood study.
•Only Green River flooding applies to these updated maps.
•The City is working on a separate project to update the flood data for the
creeks found in the Kent Valley.
•This separate project will help to better prepare the public in these areas of
potential flood risks and will eventually modify the 2020 flood maps.
FEMA flood map update
•Unlike previous versions the maps are no longer exclusively paper.
•The new maps are fully digital and available as Geographic Information
System, or GIS, data.
•The elevation reference, or vertical datum, has been updated on the new
maps, including areas of seclusion.
•This makes it easier for everyone to understand the water surface elevations
shown on these maps compared to the currently effective 1995 maps.
•This GIS data is available for all Kent staff;
•It is also available to the public through the FEMA Map Service Center.
•This digital format will allow for more accurate and comprehensive floodplain
determinations for Kent staff during the permitting process;
Kent city code update
•Unlike the flood maps, the update to Kent City Code Chapter 14.09 is
significant.
•It standardizes the format of the chapter with the rest of the city code to
make it easier to administer.
•Updates many of the defined terms.
•It codifies the adoption of the 2020 Flood Insurance Rate Maps;
•And it provides a clearer definition of the Special Flood Hazard Area, which is
the technical term for a regulatory floodplain.
Kent city code update
•At the local level these code updates help to clarify the application of Kent’s
Floodzone Permit.
•It also formally designates the Floodplain Administrator who works to
administer and maintain these regulations
•as well as keeping the city in compliance with the requirements of the
National Flood Insurance Program.
Kent city code update
•The body of the code revisions establish general, specific and floodway
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standards for development
•This also revises procedures for violations, enforcement and penalties in a
way that follows the standards set forth by other Kent City Code Chapters.
Basements
•Basements are not allowed to be built in the floodplain unless;
•They meet the specific standards code section requirements to be classified
as a crawlspace, or;
•The bottom of the basement is elevated to the flood protection elevation.
•The flood protection elevation is 2’ above the base flood elevation, which is
the modeled water surface elevation in a given area during a 1% chance
annual storm event, also called the 100-year storm.
Crawlspaces
•Crawlspaces must meet the following requirements in order to be allowed
when developing in the floodplain.
•First-off, the interior grade of the crawlspace must not be below the base
flood elevation.
Crawlspaces
•The height of the crawlspace measured from the top of the foundation wall
down to the ground may not exceed 4’ at any point.
•There’s more to it than that when it comes to crawlspaces, but these points
regarding elevation have been clarified by this update and will make
achieving code compliance more transparent and easy to understand for
developers.
Compensatory flood storage
•This next update relates to both Kent City Code Chapter 14.09 as well as the
updated FEMA flood maps.
o Compensatory storage is the practice of excavating an area within a
floodplain to offset or compensate for fill placed within the same
floodplain.
o A floodway, generally speaking, is the moving portion of flood waters
being supplied by a river, creek or stream.
•To standardize regulations, FEMA has removed this storage floodway
designation from the area and instead refers to it simply as a floodway.
Compensatory flood storage
•The current code along with the current flood maps allow for more types of
development within the storage floodway than in a standard floodway.
•This is because of a compensatory storage allowance provided to this specific
storage floodway.
Compensatory flood storage
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•However, now that the storage floodway designation is being removed by
FEMA and the area is identified as a standard floodway;
•These provisions are removed in the updated code to better protect our
important agricultural district from potential flood damages.
Floodways
•Requirements for fish habitat enhancement projects have been clarified
within floodways.
•These types of projects must be designed to minimize impacts to base flood
elevations.
Floodways
•Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis must show that the base flood elevation is
kept as close to zero as is practically possible.
•The project must not affect any insurable structures.
•The project must be in compliance with all Federal, State and City regulations
beyond Kent City Code 14.09, as applicable.
Kent permit update
•he first piece of documentation that a developer is likely to encounter when
proposing a development within the floodplain is the Kent Flood Zone Permit
Application.
•In conjunction with these code updates, a new flood zone permit application
has been proposed
•The timing of this new application is fortunate as the City is working to move
away from the current KIVA permitting software and to a new platform called
Amanda.
•The new permit application is being developed specifically with the new
Amanda software in mind to make the process of permit intake and review
more streamlined and comprehensive for Kent staff.
•It will be clearer to developers and will better describe what is required for
development in a floodplain.
•The revised permit application also helps to ensure that federally required
documents are collected as a part of the permitting process for a
development.
•These documents include
o FEMA Elevation Certificates
o FEMA Floodproofing Certificates
o And Habitat Assessments to document compliance with the Puget
Sound Biologic Opinion Report, which relates to the Endangered
Species Act.
Conclusion
•The National Flood Insurance Program requires that the new flood maps be
adopted through code and that they be made effective by August 19th, 2020.
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•The next steps in this process are
o A determination of compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act,
or SEPA
o Review and acceptance by the Department of Commerce
o and finally a public hearing to Kent City Council on July 7th, followed by
a motion to vote on adoption of the proposed ordinance.
F. INFO ONLY: April Financial Report
Senior Financial Analyst, Michelle Ferguson presented the monthly financial
report by providing a review of the:
•2020 Budgeted General Fund Revenues and year to date comparisons
•Compared prior year revenues, budgeted revenues, and actual revenues
through April for property taxes, sales taxes, utility taxes, other taxes, and
other revenues.
•The General Fund year-to-date monthly comparison of all expenditures by
department were detailed.
•Other Revenue Funds - 2018-2020 (through April) were reviewed for the
Street Fund, Capital Resources Fund, Criminal Justice Fund, ShoWare
Operating Fund and Other Operating
G. Payment of Bills
Paula Painter presented the Committee with the payment of bills.
MOTION: Approve the payment of bills.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS Next: 6/16/2020
7:00 PM
5. ADJOURNMENT
Council President Troutner adjourned the meeting at 5 p.m.
Meeting ended at 5:00 p.m.
Kimberley A. Komoto
City Clerk
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DATE: June 16, 2020
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: RCO Grant Applications Authorizing Resolution - Adopt
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2013 authorizing the submittal of grant
applications #20-1491, #20-1254 and #20-1263 to the Washington
Recreation and Conservation Office to assist with funding the acquisition of
property at Upper Mill Creek Canyon and with renovating Kent Memorial
Park
SUMMARY: City of Kent staff pursue grant funding for park development and/or
acquisition of property through the Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
(RCO) during each regular grant cycle (every other year).
For the upcoming cycle, staff is requesting authorization to submit a grant
application to the RCO’s Washington Wildlife and Recreation program to help fund
the acquisition of property at Upper Mill Creek Canyon, and authorization to submit
grant applications through the RCO’s Washington Wildlife and Recreation and Youth
Athletic Facilities grant programs to help fund the renovation of Kent Memorial
Park.
BUDGET IMPACT: None.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and
inviting parks and recreation.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. RCO-Upper Mill Creek and Kent Memorial Park (PDF)
06/09/20 Committee of the Whole RECOMMENDED TO
COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS
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RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL BY CONSENSUS
Next: 6/16/2020 7:00 PM
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Recreation & Conservation Office Grants
Upper Mill Creek Park and Kent Memorial Park
RESOLUTION NO. 2013
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, that: (1) authorizes the
submission of applications for grant funding
assistance through the Recreation and
Conservation Office to assist with land acquisition
for Upper Mill Creek Park (Project #20-1491A) and
renovation of Kent Memorial Park (Project #20-
1254D and Project #20-1263D), and (2) identifies
the Parks Director and Mayor, or their designees,
as the City’s authorized representatives for
purposes of securing the grants and binding the
City to the grants’ terms and conditions.
RECITALS
A. Under the provisions of the Local Parks Category of the
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, the City of Kent is seeking
grant assistance through the state Recreation and Conservation Office to
aid in financing the cost of acquiring additional land for Upper Mill Creek
Park (Project #20-1491A) and renovating Kent Memorial Park (Project
#20-1254D). Additional financial assistance is also sought through grants
under the Youth Athletic Facilities Program to further assist the City in
renovating Kent Memorial Park (Project #20-1263D).
B. The City of Kent considers it in the best public interest to
complete the projects described in the applications and to seek grant
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assistance through the Recreation and Conservation Office to aid in
financing the cost of those projects.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. – Intent to Apply. The City has applied for or intends to
apply for funding assistance managed by the Washington State Recreation
and Conservation Office (“Office”) for the acquisition of land for Upper Mill
Creek Park (Project #20-1491A) and the renovation of Kent Memorial Park
(Project #20-1254D and Project #20-1263D) (“Projects”).
SECTION 2. – Authorized Representative. The City authorizes the
following persons, or subsequent holders of the positions identified below,
to execute the following documents binding the City of Kent on the above
projects:
Grant Document Name of Signatory or Title of Person
Authorized to Sign
Grant application (submission thereof) Bryan Higgins,
Parks Facilities Planning & Development Coordinator
Project contact (day-to-day
administering of the grant and
communicating with the Office)
Bryan Higgins,
Parks Facilities Planning & Development Coordinator
Office Grant Agreement (Agreement) Dana Ralph, Mayor
Agreement amendments Dana Ralph, Mayor
Authorizing property and real estate
documents (Notice of Grant, Deed of
Right or Assignment of Rights if
applicable). These are items that are
typical recorded on the property with the
county.
Dana Ralph, Mayor
The above persons are considered “authorized representatives/agents” for
purposes of the documents indicated. The City shall comply with a request
from the Office to provide documentation of persons who may be
authorized to execute documents related to the grant.
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SECTION 3. – Grant Agreement. The City has reviewed the sample
Grant Agreement on the Office’s website at: https://rco.wa.gov/wp-
content/uploads/2019/06/SampleProjAgreement.pdf. The City understands
and acknowledges that if offered an agreement to sign in the future, it will
contain an indemnification and legal venue stipulation and other terms and
conditions substantially in the form contained in the sample agreement and
that such terms and conditions of any signed agreement shall be legally
binding on the City if its representative/agent enters into an agreement on the
City’s behalf. The Office will reserve the right to revise the agreement prior to
execution.
SECTION 4. – Legal Authority. The City acknowledges and warrants,
after conferring with its legal counsel, that its authorized
representatives/agents identified above have full legal authority to act and sign
on behalf of the City for their assigned role/document.
SECTION 5. – Contingent Funding. Grant assistance is contingent on
a signed agreement. Entering into any agreement with the Office is purely
voluntary on the City’s part.
SECTION 6. – Varying Policies and Requirements. The City
understands that grant policies and requirements vary depending on the
grant program applied to, the grant program and source of funding in the
agreement, the characteristics of the project, and the characteristics of the
City.
SECTION 7. – Revisions to Agreement. The City further understands
that prior to its authorized representatives/agents executing any of the
documents listed above, the Office may make revisions to its sample
agreement and that such revisions could include the indemnification and
the legal venue stipulations. The City accepts the legal obligation that it
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shall, prior to execution of any agreement, confer with its authorized
representatives/agents as to any revisions to the project agreement from
that of the sample agreement. The City also acknowledges and accepts that
if its authorized representatives/agents execute agreements with any such
revisions, all terms and conditions of the executed agreements shall be
conclusively deemed to be executed with the City’s authorization.
SECTION 8. – Allowable Costs. Any grant assistance received will be
used for only direct eligible and allowable costs that are reasonable and
necessary to implement the project(s) referenced above.
SECTION 9. –Matching Funds Availability. If match is required for
the grant, the City understands it must certify the availability of match at
least one month before funding approval. In addition, The City understands
it is responsible for supporting all non-cash matching share commitments
to these projects should they not materialize.
SECTION 10. – Reimbursement Basis. The City acknowledges that if
it receives grant funds managed by the Office, the Office will pay the City
on only a reimbursement basis. The City understands reimbursement basis
means that the City will only request payment from the Office after the City
incurs grant eligible and allowable costs and pays them. The Office may
also determine an amount of retainage and hold that amount until all
project deliverables, grant reports, or other responsibilities are complete.
SECTION 11. – Property Dedication for Land Acquisitions. Project
#20-1491A includes land acquisition for Upper Mill Creek Park. As a result,
the City acknowledges that any property acquired with grant assistance
must be dedicated for purposes of the grant in perpetuity unless otherwise
agreed to in writing by the City and the Office. For that project, the City
agrees to dedicate the property in a signed “Deed of Right” for fee
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acquisitions, or an “Assignment of Rights” for other than fee acquisitions,
which documents will be based upon the Office’s standard versions of those
documents, to be recorded on the title of the property with the county
auditor. The City acknowledges that any property acquired in fee title must
be immediately made available to the public unless otherwise provided for
in policy, the agreement, or authorized in writing by the Office’s Director.
SECTION 12. – Property Dedication for Development, Renovation,
Enhancement, and Restoration Projects. Kent Memorial Park, which will be
renovated under Project #20-1254D and Project #20-1263D, is located
upon property wholly owned by the City of Kent. The City acknowledges
that any property owned by the City that is developed, renovated,
enhanced, or restored with grant assistance must be dedicated for the
purpose of the grant in perpetuity unless otherwise allowed by grant
program policy or the Office in writing and per the Agreement or an
amendment thereto.
SECTION 13. - Resolution a Part of Application. This resolution is
deemed to be part of the formal grant application to the Office.
SECTION 14. – Certification. The City warrants and certifies that
this resolution was properly and lawfully adopted following the
requirements of the City and applicable laws and policies, and that the City
has full legal authority to commit itself to the warranties, certifications,
promises and obligations set forth herein.
SECTION 15. - Effective Date and Approval. This resolution will take
effect immediately, and is signed and approved by the Mayor through a
majority vote of the City Council for the City of Kent. A copy of this
resolution is on file with the Kent City Clerk at 220 Fourth Avenue South,
Kent, WA.
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June 16, 2020
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
ATTEST:
June 16, 2020
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR “PAT” FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY
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DATE: June 16, 2020
TO: Kent City Council
SUBJECT: West Fenwick Park Renovation Project Bid - Award
MOTION: Award the West Fenwick Park Renovation project to Terra
Dynamics, Inc. in the amount of $3,169,100 (including Washington State
Sales Tax), and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents,
subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the City Attorney and
Parks Director.
SUMMARY: The project is a renovation of parts of the existing West Fenwick Park.
This project will include construction of a pre-fabricated picnic shelter, upgrades to
the playground, field, and irrigation to increase playability, installation of a
synthetic turf futsal court, repairing the path lighting with fixed connection and new
fixtures, and ADA upgrades from the ADA parking stalls to basketball court and to
the Reith Road connection.
A public bidding process yielded a total of four bids, with the lowest responsible
bidder being Terra Dynamics, Inc.
The Engineer’s estimate for this project is $3.5 to $3.75 million
BUDGET IMPACT: Expense impact to the West Fenwick Park Renovation Phase 2
capital fund.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
Evolving Infrastructure - Connecting people and places through strategic investments in physical
and technological infrastructure.
Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and
inviting parks and recreation.
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Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community
engagement.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Award-EXHIBIT West Fenwick Park Renovation Award (PDF)
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PROJECT NAME: West Fenwick Park Renovation
PROJECT #: PK20-03
ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE: $3.5 – 3.75 Million
BID OPENING DATE: June 1, 2020 BID OPENING TIME: 1:15 PM
BID OPENING LOCATION: City Hall, First Floor ADDENDA ISSUED: 1
BIDDER NAME
BASE BID
TOTAL AMOUNT ADDENDA
BID
BOND
Terra Dynamics Inc. $3,169,100.00 X X
Active Construction Inc. $3,199.909.68 X X
Ohno-Touchdown JV $3,793,900.00 X X
A-1 Landscaping and Construction Inc. $3,817,917.40 X X
Base Bid
Apparent Low Bidder: Terra Dynamics Inc.
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