HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Public Works/Planning - 06/21/2004PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
June 21, 2004
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Committee Chair Bruce White and
Committee Member Debbie Raplee
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Bruce White at 5:10 P.M.
Bruce White phoned and spoke with Committee Member Ron Harmon, Ron gave his
concurrence on the five agenda items.
Approval of Minutes Dated June 7, 2004
Committee Member Debbie Raplee moved to approve the minutes of June 7, 2004. The
motion was seconded by Committee Chair Bruce White and passed 2-0. Bruce White
stated he had concurrence from Ron Harmon.
Pacific Highway HOV Project Appraisal & Appraisal Review Service Contracts
Don Wickstrom said additional consultant services are needed for acquisition of rights of
way and easements associated with the Pacific highway HOV project. Under the City’s
procurement policy consultant service contracts for $25,000 or more excluding those
associated with Architectural and Engineering services require council concurrence in
order to be binding.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend the Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
Consultant Services Agreement for right of way/easements acquisition appraisals
with the Eastman Company and for appraisal review with the Granger Company.
The motion was seconded by Bruce White and passed 2-0. Bruce White stated he
had concurrence from Ron Harmon.
Condemnation Ordinance for Pacific Highway S. HOV Lanes Project
Don Wickstrom said in order to construct the Pacific Highway HOV Lanes Project it will
be necessary to acquire private property from 64 property owners. This ordinance will
provide the mechanism if needed to proceed, if necessary, to condemnation on those
properties for which typical methods of negotiation have failed.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend to the full Council authorization to adopt
Condemnation Ordinance for obtaining needed right-of-way for the Pacific
Highway South HOV Lanes Project. The motion was seconded by Bruce White and
passed 2-0. Bruce White stated he had concurrence from Ron Harmon.
Adoption of City of Kent West Nile Virus Response Plan
Mike Mactutis, Environmental Engineering Supervisor said there is a high likelihood that
the West Nile Virus will be detected in Washington State this summer. King County
Public Health is the lead agency for the coordination of West Nile Virus status and
monitoring programs in our area, if needed KCPH will be issuing permits to allow
application of larvicide in water. As a requirement for obtaining the permit agencies
must adopt a mosquito response plan incorporating education and surveillance.
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Debbie Raplee moved to recommend authorization to the full Council for adoption
of the City of Kent West Nile Virus Response Plan. The motion was seconded Bruce
White and passed 2-0. Bruce White stated he had concurrence from Ron Harmon.
Russell Road & Utility Relocation Project Accept as Complete
Don Wickstrom said when construction contracts have exceeded 10% of the original bid
amount the Public Works Department has sought committee concurrence prior to seeking
council acceptance of the project.
Debbie Raplee moved to recommend to the full Council acceptance of the project as
complete upon standard releases from state and release of any liens. Bruce White
and passed 2-0. Bruce White stated he had concurrence from Ron Harmon.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
Beth Peterson
Administrative Secretary