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Home My WebLink AboutR-2025-026 Resolution authorizing acceptance of 2024 City Safety Program HSIP award with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the E. Nob Hill Blvd. and S. 18th St. Safety Improvements Project 2843RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-026 A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of 2024 City Safety Program HSIP award with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the E. Nob Hill Blvd. and S. 18th St. Safety Improvements Project 2843. WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (City) is improving the functionality and safety of the E. Nob Hill Blvd. and S. 18th St. Intersection Project 2843 (Project); and WHEREAS, improvements consist of installing pedestrian signal system, crosswalk markings, curb ramps, and sidewalk at the intersection of E. Nob Hill Blvd. and S. 18th St. Intersection; and WHEREAS, the City was selected to receive $228,000 in federal funding through the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) 2024 City Safety Program through the FHWA's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) which requires no local match for the project; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City of Yakima and its residents to accept and execute the grant agreement with HSIP for the E. Nob Hill Blvd. and S. 18th St. Safety Improvements Project 2843, and authorize the City Manager to take all necessary steps to execute the grant agreement, necessary contracts, and administer the funds received from WSDOT; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) grant award, not to exceed Two Hundred Twenty -Eight Thousand Dollars ($228,000.00), and directed to take all necessary steps to secure the funding for the E. Nob Hill Blvd. and S. 18th St. Safety Improvements Project 2843. Section 2. The appropriate administrative officials of the City are hereby authorized to receive monies and to expend the same as authorized by the WSDOT award. Section 3. The City Manager, or his designee, shall have responsibility for the administration of said funds and expenditure of said funds received pursuant to the WSDOT award and the budget submitted therewith for the grant. Section 4. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute any and all contracts necessary and not to exceed the budgeted amounts outlined in the agreement, and enter into any other necessary agreements or documents to accomplish the E. Nob Hill Blvd. and S. 18th St. Safety Improvements Project 2843 funded through the WSDOT award. Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or clause of this resolution is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of the resolution. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 4th day of February, 2025. Patricia B rs Mayor ATTEST' October 8, 2024 Mr. Bill Preston, PE City Engineer City of Yakima 129 North 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 Local Programs 310 Maple Park Avenue S.E. P.O. Box 47390 Olympia WA 98504-7390 360-705-7370 www.wsdot.wa.gov RE: Intersection Safety Improvements at E Nob Hill Blvd and S 18th St 2024 City Safety Program Federal Funding Dear Mr. Preston: WSDOT is pleased to advise you that the above -mentioned safety project was selected to receive funding through FHWA's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The federal funding is limited as shown below: Intersection Safety Improvements at E Nob Hill Blvd and S 18th St $228,000 Scope: See attached project summary. NOTE: The project is eligible for 100% HS1P funding, for all phases authorized prior to April 30, 2027. lf any phase is not obligated by this date, remaining funding may be rescinded, and the agency will need to re -compete for funding or construct the project with local funds. Scope and funding modifications require prior approval from WSDOT HQ Local Programs. In order to meet state and federal requirements, the following are required: Project expenditures incurred before receiving notice from Local Programs of federal fund authorization are not eligible for reimbursement. Please refer to the Local Programs webpage for detailed authorization information, including: .wsdotwaov/local ro rams .7 Local Agency Guidelines (LAG) manual for detailed requirements; Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) amendments, as applicable; vi Funding and billing forms; v' Local Project Report is required to be completed by the end ofJune and December each year. To access the database you will need an account name and password. Your account name is Yakima and your password is Yakim007. The password is case sensitive. Mr. Bill Preston, PE City of Yakima October 8, 2024 FHWA requires that all projects are ADA compliant upon completion or the federal funds must be repaid. As a reminder, Local Programs requires all agencies to submit monthly progress billings to ensure timely reimbursement of eligible federal expenditures. For questions or assistance, please contact your Region Local Programs Engineer, Seth Walker at 509.577.1780 or Seth.Walkergwsdot.wa.gov. Sincerely, jay Drye, PE Director Local Programs Attachment JD:me:cdm cc: Christina Wickenhagen, Executive Director, YVCOG Seth Walker, PE, South Central Region Local Programs Engineer Ed Spilker, City Safety and Traffic Programs Manager Project Summary Program: 2024 City Safety Program Date: September 2024 Agency: City of Yakima Project Title: Intersection Safety Improvements at E Nob Hill Blvd and S 18th St Project Description: Install accessible pedestrian signal (APS) system, crosswalk markings, stop lines, curb ramps, and sidewalk. Location: E Nob Hill Blvd and S 18th St Note: Project above includes associated ADA and utility work as needed. Project Schedule (Estimated) Project added to the STIP , 12/24 Project agreement signed with WSDOT Local Programs 1/25 begin PE (phase authorized by FHWA through WSDOT) 2/25 Community/stakeholder engagement complete ° 3/25 Environmental documents approved by WSDOT 4/25 Begin right-of-way (phase authorized by FHWA through WSDOT) N/A Right -of- y completed (certification by FHWA through 1i1aT) N/A Contract advertised 5/25 Project Cost and Award Amount Total Cost Preliminary Engineering, Right -of -Way Construction Contract awarded 5/25 Construction complete $32,000 $196,000 8/25 If you agree to the project summary described above, please sign or electronically sign below and return to Ed Spilker at EdSollkerOwsdotwLeov. Concurrence: I agree to the project summary described above; Approving Authority Name (Print): Approving Authority Signature: late ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: SUMMARY EXPLANATION: BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 7.F. For Meeting of: February 4, 2025 Resolution authorizing acceptance of 2024 City Safety Program HSIP award with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the E. Nob Hill Blvd. and S. 18th St. Safety Improvements Project 2843 Bill Preston, Acting City Engineer The City of Yakima was awarded $228,000 in Federal Funding from the Washington State Department of Transportation FHWA's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for the E. Nob Hill Blvd. and S. 18th St. Safety Improvements Project 2843. The project will include installing a pedestrian signal system, crosswalk markings, curb ramps, and sidewalk at the intersection. There is no match required. ITEM BUDGETED: No STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 2024 HSIP Federal Award 45