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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/10/2025 Public CommentsREQUEST FOR APPEARANCE BEFORE CITY COUNCIL SOLICITUD PARA COMPARECER ANTE EL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL REQUIRED (OBLIGATORIO) NAME (Nombre): Q \ AGENDA ITEM NUMBER(S) OR CITY TOPIC YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO (Nuero(s) del tema de Ia agenda o asunto de la ciudad que desea hablar sabre): CITY OF YAKIMA RESIDENT (Residente de Ia Ciudad de Yakima): YAKIMA COUNTY RESIDENT (Residente del condado de Yakima): ❑ OTHER RESIDENT (Otro Residente): ❑ ABOVE INFORMATION MUST BE FILLED OUT IN ORDER TO SPEAK DURING PUBLIC COMMENT LA INFORMAC16N ANTERIOR DEBE COMPLETARSE PARA HABLAR DURANTE EL COMENTARIO PUBLIC() OPTIONAL (OPCIONAL) HOW WOULD YOU PREFER THE CITY CONTACT YOU IF NEEDED (C©mo prefiere que la ciudad se ponga en contacto con usted si es necesario?): - PHONE (Numero de telefono) ( )(- - ADDRESS (©omicili©) - E-MAIL ADDRESS (©irecci©n de correo electr©nico) Please complete this form prior to the start of Public Comment and submit it to the City Clerk (who sits on the left end of the Council table), Por favor complete este formulario antes del inicio de los Comentarios Publicos y entreguelo a la Secretaria Municipal (que se sienta en el extremo izquierdo de la mesa del Concejo) When addressing the City Council, state your name and whether you live inside or outside City of Yakima limits. Al dirigirse al Concejal, diga su nombre e indique si vive dentro o fuera de los limites de la Ciudad de Yakima. Additional guidelines for addressing the City Council are on the reverse side of this form, Directrices adicionales para dirigirse al Concejal se encuentran al reverso de este formulario. Please note that the Council meeting is being televised on Y-PAC, cable channel 194, Tenga en cuenta que la reunion del Concejo Municipal este siendo televisada por Y-PAC, canal de cable 194. Distributed at Meeting: (p-/Q-aOOS Item#22 Randall Thank you for taking public comments tonight. It looks like staff is proposing to increase levies to abut $500 per house per year, in a never expiring set of levies. I suggest: 1. Figure out why we have such a deficit and stop adding to it. 2. Eliminate all work on the trolley, not an economically useful project. 3. Use impact fees as many other jurisdictions have been doing for decades, 4. Fix our streets, many of which are constructed on dirt not road base. T 0 Anne Please Improve Document so Residents Understand it 1. Page 4 — black and white doesn't show the color. On line the color isn't explained. 2. Staff recommendations are not accompanied by an explanation. 3. Page 8. Transportation Benefit District Fee. Is this an increase to car tabs? Why can't that be clearly stated? This is a regressive fee and not in proportion to value of the vehicle. 4. Page 11. "Scale exaggerated for illustration purposes". How is this useful? X and Y axes not clearly identified. 5. Page '5 —totally unclear — blue and yellow means what? Black and white tones don't show Comments on Slide Show 1. What caused the existing $9 million deficit? Without knowing the problem, it may continue. Without knowing the problem, we can't land on a good solution. 2. Page 4, item 6 "Eliminate Trolley Maintenance" $10,000. I do not support spending any money on the trolley . The trolly is another bottomless pit of money. We should fix our streets before spending money on a trolley transportation project that is little more than a hobby. It provides no real service, does not serve downtown or the Mill site. 3. Transportation Benefit District and Transportation Benefit District Sales Tax: "Staff recommend reserving for future Transportation capital needs".. What are these needs? Why aren't these identified? I don't support TBD funds being used for the trolley. Car tabs build the TBD, use it for street repair, not the trollehy.are paying for this, not for potholes. 4. Page 9, Staff does not believe Impact Fees, Fire District and Metropolitan Parks District are viable options at this time. Why? Impact fees were authorized under the Growth Management Act and have been in place in many jurisdictions since the 1990s. Impact fees can be used for public streets and roads as well as bicycle and pedestrian facilities, publicly owned parks, pen space, and recreation facilities; school facilities; and fire protection facilities. MRSC - Impact Fees. The Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) is a nonprofit organization that helps local governments across Washington State better serve their communities by providing legal and policy guidance on any topic, including these. When will these be viable options? 5. Page 10, again staff does not believe to be viable options at this time. When would they be? 6. Page 13 — Public Safety Levy, Parks Levy and Fee increase are these the same items as pages 11, 12? Public Safety Levy $160.38 Parks Levy $53.46 City services $263.73 Total: $477.57, almost $500.00! Page 11 says a voter approved levy increase that never goes down. This is why we need impact fees. Why does staff think this is viable? And staff suggests fee increases for what the levies do not cover. REQUEST FOR APPEARANCE BEFORE CITY COUNCIL SOLICITUD PARA COMPARECER ANTE EL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL REQUIRED (OBLIGATORIO) NAME (Nombre): AGENDA ITEM NUMBER(S) OR CITY TOPIC YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO (Numero(s) del terra de la agenda o asunto de la Ciudad que desea hablar sobre): CITY OF YAKIMA RESIDENT (Residente de la Ciudad de Yakima): YAKIMA COUNTY RESIDENT (Residente del condado de Yakima): LI OTHER RESIDENT (Otro Residente): LI ABOVE INFORMATION MUST BE FILLED OUT IN ORDER TO SPEAK DURING PUBLIC COMMENT LA INFORMACION ANTERIOR DEBE COMPLETARSE PARA HABLAR DURANTE EL COMENTAR►O PUBLICO OPTIONAL (OPC/ONAL) HOW WOULD YOU PREFER THE CITY CONTACT YOU IF NEEDED (e;C©mo prefiere que la ciudad se ponga en contact° con usted si es necesario?): - PHONE (Numero de teldfono) ( - ADDRESS (©omicilio) - E-MAIL ADDRESS (©ireccibn de correo electrbnico) Please complete this form prior to the start of Public Comment and submit it to the City Clerk (who sits on the left end of the Council table). Por favor complete este formulario antes del inicio de los Comentarios Publicos y entreguelo a la Secretaria Municipal (que se sienta en el extremo izquierdo de la mesa del Concejo) When addressing the City Council, state your name and whether you live inside or outside City of Yakima limits. Al dirigirse al Concejal, diga su nombre e indique si vive dentro o fuera de los limites de la Ciudad de Yakima, Additional guidelines for addressing the City Council are on the reverse side of this form. Directrices adicionales para dirigirse al Concejal se encuentran al revers() de este formulario. Please note that the Council meeting is being televised on Y-PAC, cable channel 194, Tenga en cuenta que la reunion del Concejo Municipal esta siendo televisada por Y-PAC, canal de cable 194. NAME (Nombre): REQUEST FOR APPEARANCE BEFORE CITY COUNCIL SOLICITUD PARA COMPARECER ANTE EL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL REQUIRED (OBLIGATORIO) A L AGENDA ITEM NUMBER(S) OR CITY TOPIC YOU agenda o asunto de la ciudad que desea hablar sobre): TO SPEAK TO (Nciero s) del terra de la CITY OF YAKIMA RESIDENT (Residente de la Ciudad de Yakima): XL YAKIMA COUNTY RESIDENT (Residente del condado de Yakima): ❑ OTHER RESIDENT (Otro Residente): ❑ ABOVE INFORMATION MUST BE FILLED OUT IN ORDERTO SPEAK DURING P4f8LICCOMMENT LA INFQRMACI©N ANTERIOR DEBE CQMPLETARSE PARA HABLAR DURANTE EL COMENTARIO POBLICO OPTIONAL (OPCIONAL) HOW WOULD YOU PREFER THE CITY CONTACT YOU IF NEEDED (Como prefiere que la ciudad se ponga en contacto con usted si es necesario?): - PHONE (Numero de telefono) (6- - �( - ADDRESS (Domicilio) 3 (5 N - E-MAIL ADDRESS (©ireccion de correo electronico Please complete this form prior to the start of Public Comment and submit it to the City Clerk (who sits on the left end of the Council table), Por favor complete este formulario antes del inicio de los Comentarios Publicos y entreguelo a la Secretaria Municipal (que se sienta en el extremo izquierdo de la mesa del Concejo) When addressing the City Council, state your name and whether you live inside or outside City of Yakima limits, Al dirigirse al Concejal, diga su nombre e indique si vive dentro o fuera de los limites de la Ciudad de Yakima, Additional guidelines for addressing the City Council are on the reverse side of this form. Directrices adicionales para dirigirse al Concejal se encuentran al reverso de este formulario. Please note that the Council meeting is being televised on Y-PAC, cable channel 194. Tenga en cuenta que la reunion del Concejo Municipal esta siendo televisada por Y-PAC, canal de cable 194, REQUEST FOR APPEARANCE BEFORE CITY COUNCIL SOLICITUD PARA COMPARECER ANTE EL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL REQUIRED (OBLIGATOR!"❑) NAME (Nombre): � AGENDA ITEM NUMBER(S) OR CITY TOPIC YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO (Numero(s) del tema de la agenda o asunto de !a ciudad que desea hablar sobre): ( �i �i ice= ," CITY OF YAKIMA RESIDENT (Residente de la Ciudad de Yakima): ❑ YAKIMA COUNTY RESIDENT (Residente del condado de Yakima): ❑ OTHER RESIDENT (Otro Residente): ❑ ABOVE INF©RMATI© MUST BE FILLED OUT IN ORDER TO SPEAK DURING PUBLIC COMMENT LA !NFORMACICN ANTERIOR DEBE COMPLETARSE PARA HABLAR DURANTE EL COMENTARIO PUBLIC❑ OPTIONAL (OPCIONAL) HOW WOULD YOU PREFER THE CITY CONTACT YOU IF NEEDED (e;C©mo prefiere que la ciudad se ponga en contact() con usted si es necesario?): - PHONE (Numero de telefono) ( ) - ADDRESS (©omicilio) - E-MAIL ADDRESS (©ireccin de correo electrbnico) Please complete this form prior to the start of Public Comment and submit it to the City Clerk (who sits on the left end of the Council table). Por favor complete este formulario antes del inicio de los Comentarios Publicos y entreguelo a la Secretaria Municipal (que se sienta en el extreme izquierdo de la mesa del Concejo) When addressing the City Council, state your name and whether you live inside or outside City of Yakima limits, Al dirigirse al Concejal, diga su nombre e indique si vive dentro o fuera de los limites de la Ciudad de Yakima, Additional guidelines for addressing the City Council are on the reverse side of this form, Directrices adicionales para dirigirse al Concejal se encuentran al reverse de este formulario, Please note that the Council meeting is being televised on Y-PAC, cable channel 194, Tenga en cuenta que la reunion del Concejo Municipal esta siendo televisada por Y-PAC, canal de cable 194, REQUEST FOR APPEARANCE BEFORE CITY COUNCIL S©LICITUD PARA COMPARECER ANTE EL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL REQUIRED (OBLIGATOR/O) NAME (Nombre):E 0U AGENDA ITEM NUMBER(S) OR CITY TOPIC YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO (Numero(s) del tema de la agenda o asunto de la ciudad que desea hablar sabre): C-rh LIVF U & rr Q! J EC T CITY OF YAKIMA RESIDENT (Residente de la Ciudad de Yakima): YAKIMA COUNTY RESIDENT (Residente del condado de Yakima): ❑ OTHER RESIDENT (Otro Residente): ABOVE INFORMATION MUST BE FILLED©UT IN ORDER TO SPEAK DURING PUBLIC COMMENT LA INFORMACIC N ANTERIOR DEBE COMPLETARSE PARA HABLAR OURANTE EL. CQMENTARIO PUBLICO OPTIONAL (OPCIONAL) HOW WOULD YOU PREFER THE CITY CONTACT YOU IF NEEDED (,.Como prefiere que la ciudad se ponga en contacto con usted si es necesario?): - PHONE (Numero de telefono) ( ) - ADDRESS (©omicilio) - E-MAIL ADDRESS (©irecci©n de correo electrbnico) Please complete this form prior to the start of Public Comment and submit it to the City Clerk (who sits on the left end of the Council table). Por favor complete este formulario antes del inicio de los Comentarios Publicos y entreguelo a la Secretaria Municipal (que se sienta en el extremo izquierdo de /a mesa del Concejo) When addressing the City Council, state your name and whether you live inside or outside City of Yakima limits. Al dirigirse al Concejal, diga su nombre e indique si vive dentro o fuera de los limites de la Ciudad de Yakima. Additional guidelines for addressing the City Council are on the reverse side of this form. Directrices adicionales pare dirigirse al Concejal se encuentran al revers() de este formulario. Please note that the Council meeting is being televised on Y-PAC, cable channel 194. Tenga en cuenta que la reunion del Concejo Municipal esta siendo televisada por Y-PAC, canal de cable 194. Distributed at Meeting: -/O - a©�S1tem# Yakima Valley Trolleys P.O. Box 796 Yakima, WA 98907 June 10, 2025 Yakima City Council 129 N 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Honorable Members of the City Council, The Yakima Valley Trolleys are more than a historic landmark —they are part of our community's identity and a beloved attraction for residents and visitors alike. We have seen tremendous support from the community for preserving the system, recognizing its potential for cultural enrichment and economic development. With this in mind, we are pleased to provide the enclosed overview of grant funding opportunities for the 6th Avenue Rebuild and Rail Renovation Project. Our organization, alongside other community partners, is eager to collaborate with the City to secure the necessary funds. Our previous partnerships have successfully brought significant resources to Yakima, and we are confident we can achieve similar success again. We strongly advocate a phased approach to the project. Breaking the project into manageable segments has several important advantages: Allows the City to maintain fiscal responsibility by aligning expenditures with available resources from the Transportation Benefit District. Reduces risk by assessing actual costs and grant opportunities at each stage. Allows the completion of the National Historic Landmark nomination, unlocking additional funding. Provides early visible progress, fueling community enthusiasm and carnmitment. Clearly demonstrates to philanthropists the City's ongoing commitment to the trolleys, improving prospects for private funding. Allows for double-dipping of some grants, bringing in funds fo ather than just once for the project overall. Thank you for your continued support and consideration, We look forward to discussing this further with you. Ken risen President Yakima Valley Trolleys Pros• Cons: Allows Considering a Phased Project Approach ity o live within current fiscal means De -risks the whole project by seeing how the costs and grant funding really play out Allows NHL nomination to complete, which will open up more funding opportunities Allows more time to develop a comprehensive funding strategy Shia llerfootprint of disruption from construction (though longer timeline) Built-in learning loop so Phase 1 can inform design tweaks and value -engineering before Phase 2 is locked in Demonstrates to the philanthropic community that the city is committed to the trolley, making it easier to secure additional funding Improves infrastructure in the Central Business District (if starting on that segment first) where demand and utilization are highest Doesn't "orphan" any rebuilt trolley tracks. Even if he next phase of the project becomes prohibitively expensive or never happens,eastYYakima will have a great trolley system in the downtown area. Allows for experimentation of hop-on/hop-off, transit -like trolley service Provides an ea '° for community visibility. A successful, highly visible first segment can boost public enthusiasm and determination to complete the project. Makes a stronger argument for later grant applications to"finish the job" and get Phase 2 done May allow double-dipping of some grants, i.e. going back to the pot and getting the same grant for each phase, rather than just once for the whole project Likely so ex cost overhead/duplication, but not clear how much Longer timdline for disruption from con truction (though smaller footprint) Risk of project cost inflation before Phase 2 Doesn't get trolley service restored to Selah... yet Political will to finish Phase 2 could be lessened if it doesn't involve the Central Business Distric Grant Funding Opportunities This brief outlines key state, federal, and private funding programs that may support the 6th Ave Rebuild and Rail Renovation project. A wide range of grant opportunities are available thanks to the project's multifaceted scope: street reconstruction, trolley track rebuild, freight rail, commercial truck traffic from industry on 6th Avenue, pedestrian/bike facilities, a recreational trail, school safety enhancements, and historic preservation. State Grants 1. Heritage Capital Projects (HPC) Grant Source: Washington State Historical Society Latest Deadline: June 7, 2024 Next Deadline: Next biennial call expected early 2026 Maximum Amount: $1 M Typical Award Size: $250 k—$1 M Local Match Required: 66% What It Is: State capital grants for historic facilities that provide public access to history. Why It Fits: Large, million -dollar -sized grant for preservation, perfect for using towards trolley track work. Learn More: https://www,washingtonhistory.erg/across-v ashington/grants/hertat;e-capital-project/ 2. Freight Rail Assistance Program Grant Source: WSDOT Latest Deadline: September 25, 2024 Typical Award Size: $500 k—$3 M What It Is: Grants for large rail projects of strategic importance to state and community, especially where local contribution is difficult. Why It Fits: Could apply to CWRR crossing diamond rebuild to address freight -rail impacts and safety. Learn More: https;//wdot,wagov/business-wsslq_t_/grants/state-restgrant on4i_loan-programs 3. Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Grant Source: WSDOT Funding Total: —$594 k (to YVCOG) What It Is: The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) provides funding for road projects designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Why It Fits: Can account for carbon savings of trolley passengers as well as stopping the use of diesel generator if overhead wire is restored. Learn More: https://v_!csd©t.wa ov/business -wsdot/support-local_progrram funding_programs/cerbon- reductionpr©gram 4. Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant Source: WSDOT Funding Total: —$1.3 M (to YVCOG) What It Is: The CMAQ program provides federal funding for transportation projects and programs to help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act. Why It Fits: Same carbon -reduction logic as CRP —reducing on -road emissions by restoring electric trolley service. Learn More: https://wsdot wa,gov/business-wsdot/support-local-programs/funding- programslcongestion mitigation -and -air -quality 5. Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Grant Source: WSDOT Latest Deadline: June 7, 2024 Next Deadline: Next biennial call expected early 2026 Typical Award Size: $0.3-$2 M per project What It Is: Funds engineering and education projects to improve safe walking/biking to K-12 schools. Eligible infrastructure: sidewalks, crossings, bike lanes within -2 miles of schools. Why It Fits: 6th Ave project has close proximity to Davis H.S. and Garfield Elementary. Learn More: https:C/wsdot wa,gov/bus ness wsdot/su_port-local programs/fund_ ng _pr9grams/safe- routes-sc.h o©l-program 6. Transportation Alternatives (TA) Grant Source: WSDOT Funding Total: -$535 k (to YVCOG) What It Is: Transportation Alternatives (TA) projects and activities encompass smaller -scale transportation projects such as pedestrians and bicycle facilities, historic preservation, safe routes to school and other transportation -related activities. Why It Fits: 6th Ave project checks many boxes: bike/ped, recreation, historic preservation, safe routes to school. Learn More: baps://wsdot.wa.gov/business-wsd©t/support-local-programs/funding- programs/transportation-alternatives. 7. City Safety Program Grant Source: WSDOT Latest Deadline: February 2, 2024 Typical Award Size: $300 k-$2 M What It Is: The City Safety program provides funding for projects that reduce fatal and serious injury crashes on city/town streets and state highways using engineering improvements/countermeasures. Why It Fits: There was at least one "serious injury" pedestrian accident at 6th/Lincoln, so it would qualify for a "Spot Location" grant. Learn More: hops://wsdot,a.gov/business-wsd_otisupport-locat-programslfunding-programslhiglway- afety:improvernent-program 8. Railway -Highway Crossings Program Grant Source: WSDOT Latest Deadline: July 31, 2024 Typical Award Size: $600 k-$3 M What It Is: The Railway -Highway Crossing program provides funding for safety improvements to reduce the number of fatalities, injuries, and crashes at public grade crossings. The program must use at least 50% of these funds to install or upgrade protective devices at railroad crossings. Examples include gates, pedestrian crossings, signal systems, and signing. Funds may also be used to eliminate grade crossings by closing them or providing grade separation. Why It Fits: Could be applied for pathway (WODT) / rail (YVT, CWRR) grade separation, signaling, signage, etc. Learn More: https://wsdot.wa.gov/business-wsd_ot/support-local-programs/funding-programs/highway safety_i mjrove m e nt-progra m 9. Local Bridge Program Grant Source: WSDOT Latest Deadline: April 25, 2025 Typical Award Size: $300 k—$1.2 M for rehabilitation projects What It Is: The focus of this program is to preserve and improve the condition of bridges that are physically deteriorated or structurally deficient through replacement, rehabilitation and systematic preventive maintenance, that are owned by cities and counties. Why It Fits: Apply towards trolley bridge repairs. Learn More: httRs_//wsdot.wa,gov/business=wsdot/su?_p©r -local-pr©$ra.ms/funding:_pr©_rams/tocal- bridge-program 10. National Highway Freight Program (NHFP) Grant Source: WSDOT Local Match Required: 13.5% Typical Award Size: $300 k—$7 M What It Is: Projects funded through the National Highway Freight Program (NHFP) designed to improve the efficient movement of freight on the National Highway Freight Network (NHFN) that preserves infrastructure, enhances safety and reduces congestion. Why It Fits: For "public roadway, freight rail, or intermodal freight projects providing a clear benefit to freight transportation." Can articulate the benefits of the 6th Ave project to freight traffic coming from industrial zone. Learn More: https//wsd©t.wa.g©v/busrness-wsdot/support_loGal " rogra_ns/funding-programs_/national.- highway -freight -program 11. Pedestrian & Bicycle Program Grant Source: WSDOT Latest Deadline: May 31, 2024 Next Deadline: Next biennial call expected early 2026 Typical Award Size: $0.2—$1.5 M per project What It Is: The Pedestrian and Bicycle program objective is to improve the transportation system to enhance safety and mobility for people who choose to walk or bike. Why It Fits: Ideal for sidewalk and trail improvements along 6th Avenue. Learn More:https://wsdot.wa.gov/business-wsdot/support-local-programs/funding- programs/pedestrian-bicycfe-program. 12. Urban Arterial Program (UAP) Grant Source: WA Transportation Improvement Board (WA TIB) Next Deadline: August 15, 2025 Typical Award Size: $2—$3 M (average) Local Match Required:—10-20% What It Is: Grants for city arterial street reconstruction or widening (safety, mobility, economic growth). Why It Fits: 6th Ave could qualify if officially designated an arterial. Learn More: https://www.tib.wa.gov/grants/grants.cfm 13. Urban Active Transportation Program Grant Source: WATIB Next Deadline: August 15, 2025 Typical Award Size: $0.1—$0.5 M per project What It Is: Stand-alone bike and pedestrian project grants in urban areas. Why It Fits: Could be applied to sidewalk/trail improvements. Learn More: https://www.tib.wa.gov/grants/grants.cfm. 14. Washington Wildlife & Recreation Program —Trails Grant Source: WA Recreation & Conservation Office Latest Deadline: April 30, 2024 Next Deadline: April 30, 2026 Maximum Amount: $1 M Typical Award Size: Varies What It Is: The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program provides funding for a broad range of land protection and outdoor recreation, including local and state parks, trails, water access, and the conservation and restoration of state land. Why It Fits: Could bring as much as $1 M in for WODT improvements. Learn More: https //rco.wa,gov/grant/washingiton-wildlife and_.._r_ecreat on rogram-recreation_/ 15. Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Source: WA Recreation & Conservation Office Latest Deadline: March 12, 2025 Typical Award Size: $200 k—$2 M What It Is: The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides funding to preserve and develop outdoor recreation resources, including parks, trails, and wildlife lands. Why It Fits: WODT trail improvements. Learn More: htps//rco,wa.gov_/grant/lwcf/ 16. Urban & Community Forestry Grants Grant Source: WA Dept, of Natural Resources Latest Deadline: January 31, 2025 Next Deadline: Expected 2025-26 cycle Maximum Amount: $250 k Typical Award Size: $10 k—$250 k Local Match Required: 50% What It Is: Supports urban forestry projects —tree planting, street tree canopy, urban forestry planning — often in overburdened communities. 50% match required. Why It Fits: Could cover street -tree plantings/landscaping components along 6th Avenue. Learn More: https://www.dnr.wa,gov/urbanforestry#grants-and-fnancisi-assistance 17. Building for the Arts Grant Source: WA Dept. of Commerce Latest Deadline: August 22, 2024 Next Deadline: Next biennial call expected early 2026 Maximum Amount: $2 M Local Match Required: 66% What It Is: The program awards grants to performing arts, art museum, and cultural organizations for as much as 33% state match of eligible project costs for acquisition, construction, and/or major renovation of capital facilities. Why It Fits: For trolley -infrastructure renovations. Learn More: https//www.c©mmerce wa_gov/capital-facilities/bfa/ 18. Transit Support Grant Grant Source: WSDOT Typical Award Size: $200 k—$10 M What It Is: State -funded formula grant (Climate Commitment Act) supporting transit agencies' operating and capital needs. No match required. Agencies must offer free fares to youth 18 and under and maintain local transit tax funding to qualify. Why It Fits: Would require more transit -like operation of YVT. Learn More: https://wsdoLwa.gov/business wsdot/grants/public-transportation-grants/grant-programs. and awards/transit-support-grant Federal Grants BUILD Grants Grant Source: USDOT Latest Deadline: January 30, 2025 Next Deadline: January 13, 2026 Maximum Amount: $25 M Typical Award Size: $5—$20 M Local Match Required: None What It Is: Major USDOT discretionary grant for surface transportation projects with significant local/regional impact. Supports roads, transit, bike/ped, etc. ' 50% set -aside for rural areas; up to 1000/0federal share for rural/disadvantaged projects. Highly competitive (selection criteria include safety, sustainability, equity). Why It Fits: Emphasize multimodal aspect of project. 6th Ave located in "Areas of Persistent Poverty" census tract. Learn More: https://www.transportation.gov/BUIL©grants 2. Save America's Treasures (SAT) Grant Source: National Park Service Latest Deadline: December 12, 2024 Maximum Amount: $750 k Local Match Required: 50% What It Is: Federal Historic Preservation Fund grant for nationally significant historic properties or collections. Requires 1:1 non-federal match. Property must be National Historic Landmark or on National Register at national level of significance Why It Fits: YVT should be very competitive once NHL designation is complete. Learn More: https://www nps_g_ov/sobjects/historicpreservationfund/sat-grant-infoltm 3. Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Source: FHWA Next Deadline: June 26, 2025 Maximum Amount: No statutory cap Typical Award Size: $2.3 M Local Match Required: 20% What It Is: The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Why It Fits: Could be used for bike/ped safety or safety of trolley passengers boarding. Emphasize uniqueness of multimodal trail/trolley corridor. Learn More: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A 4. Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Source: FRA Maximum Amount: No cap Typical Award Size: $1—$10 M What It Is: Federal rail grant for rail infrastructure modernization and safety. Eligible projects include track rehabilitation, grade crossing improvements, and passenger or freight rail upgrades. Why It Fits: Could be applicable to crossing rebuild due to freight rail impacts and safety. Learn More: https://railroads.dot.gov/grants-loans/consolidated-rail-infrastructure-and-safety mproveMents_orisi-program. 5. Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program Grant Source: FRA Latest Deadline: September 23, 2024 Maximum Amount: No cap Typical Award Size: $10—$50 M+ Local Match Required: 20% What It Is: Funds highway -rail grade crossing improvements or closures to improve safety and mobility. Eligible for crossing signal upgrades, separations, or roadway mods where rail lines intersect streets. Why It Fits: Could be applied for pathway (WODT) / rail (YVT, CWRR) grade separation, signaling, signage, etc. Learn More: https://railroads.dot.gov/grants-loans/railroad-crossing-elimination-grant-program 6. Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program Grant Source: FHWA Latest Deadline: May 6, 2024 Local Match Required: 50% Typical Award Size: $10—$50 M+ What It Is: The BIL establishes the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program which provides funds for projects to improve and expand the surface transportation infrastructure in rural areas, defined as areas that are outside of urbanized areas with a population of over 200,000. The goals of the program are to increase connectivity, improve the safety and reliability of the movement of people and freight, and generate regional economic growth and improve quality of life. Why It Fits: Whole 6th Ave project should be eligible, especially justified based on the economic impact of the road for agriculture and commerce (industrial portion of corridor). Program includes a set -aside for small projects under $25m. Eligible projects include "A project on a publicly -owned highway or bridge that provides or increases access to an agricultural, commercial, energy, or intermodal facility that supports the economy of a rural area" so it doesn't have to be part of national highway system. Learn More: https_//www.fhwa.dot,gov/infrastructure-investrnent-and-j©bs-act/rural_surfacetcfm 7. Congressionally Directed Spending / Community Project Funding Grant Source: U.S. Congress Latest Deadline: April 2025 (FY26) Next Deadline: Spring 2026 (FY27) Maximum Amount: Varies (past WA awards up to $7 M) Typical Award Size: $1—$5 M What It Is: Apply through federal reps; needs federal nexus and community support; municipality or nonprofit eligible Why It Fits: For trolley infrastructure and/or other project components. Learn More: https://www.murray.senate.gov/appropriations-requests/ S. Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) Grant Source: FHWA Latest Deadline: July 17, 2024 Local Match Required: 20% What It Is: ATIIP is a new competitive grant program that focuses on building networks of connected bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, including to better connect trail networks between communities. Why It Fits: For bike/ped projects, but planning projects must have at least $100,000 in costs and construction projects must have at least $15 M, so possibly not applicable, but worth keeping an eye on. Learn More: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycte_pedestrian/atiip/ Small Starts (Capital Investment Grant) Grant Source: Federal Transit Administration Latest Deadline: Rolling (year-round) Next Deadline: Rolling (year-round) Maximum Amount: Up to $150 M (for projects less than $400 M total cost) What It Is: Federal discretionary capital grants for new or expanded fixed guideway transit (streetcars, light rail, BRT) with total cost < $400 M. Eligible recipients are state/local transit agencies. Projects must complete planning and FTA project development steps and receive at least a Medium rating to get a grant. Requires significant local match (usually 20-50%). Supports construction of tracks, stations, vehicles, and electrical systems (e.g. catenary wire). Why It Fits: Would require more transit -like operation of YVT. Learn More: httos://vvwvv,transit.clot.gov/CIG 10. Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Grant Source: U.S. Department of Energy Latest Deadline: January 31, 2024 (one-time formula) Maximum Amount: Formula -based (e.g., Yakima —$150 k) Typical Award Size: Varies by population What It Is: Flexible block grants for energy efficiency, conservation, and climate projects. Funded by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (one-time allocation). Why It Fits: Potential for street light replacements or catenary work. Learn More: https://www,energy.g©v/eere/wipo/energy-efficiency_and-conservation-block-grant-pr©gram Private Grants Sunderland Foundation — Arts & Culture Capital Grants Grant Source: Sunderland Foundation Next Deadline: Expected late 2025 Typical Award Size: $250 k—$3 M What It Is: Capital construction and restoration for nonprofits in Washington. Why It Fits: For trolley infrastructure Learn More: https;//www.sundertand.org/grantapplication 2. M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust - Capital Grants Grant Source: M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Next Deadline: May 30, 2025 Typical Award Size: $250-$300 k What It Is: Major Pacific NW foundation supporting capital projects for nonprofits. Will fund construction or renovation of facilities and infrastructure that advance an organization's mission. Requires the applicant (nonprofit) to have secured significant co -funding before applying. Why It Fits: Sometimes give grants up to $1 M for arts/history/culture, so it could be significant and directly applicable to the trolley line. Learn More: https://murdocktrust.org/grant-application-process 3. Norcliffe Foundation - Arts & Culture Grant Source: Norcliffe Foundation Latest Deadline: Rolling Next Deadline: Rolling Maximum Amount: -$1 M Typical Award Size: $10-$15 k What It Is: Supports WA -based nonprofits; capital/infrastructure eligible Why It Fits: For trolley infrastructure. Previous history of YVT support. Learn More: https://www.n©rcliffe__foundaton.org/guidelnes.html 4. John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust - Rail Heritage Grants Grant Source: John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust Latest Deadline: February 1, 2025 Maximum Amount: Up to $30 k Typical Award Size: $5-$15 k Local Match Required: None What It Is: Grants for "Golden Age" rail preservation —rolling stock restoration and infrastructure for public operation. Why It Fits: Good fit for trolley bridge or track repairs with public -operation outcomes. Learn More: https://emeryrailhertagetrust.org/WP/download_grant/ 5. Mellon Foundation - Humanities in Place Grants Grant Source: Mellon Foundation Latest Deadline: Rolling (by invitation only) Next Deadline: Rolling (by invitation only) Maximum Amount: Up to $25 M (program -wide) Typical Award Size: $250 k-$1.5 M What It Is: Funds place -based public humanities projects —interpreting history, activating sites, inclusive narratives. Why It Fits: Can support capital work tied to public -history and interpretive goats at the tearnMore: h_ttp //rrm ttor©ta/tr hogramslhum_a_niti Jn p(ac REQUEST FOR APPEARANCE BEFORE CITY COUNCIL SOLICITUD PARA COMPARECER ANTE EL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL REQUIRED (OBLIGATORIO) NAME (Nombre): L} �aion &sy AGENDA ITEM NUMBER(S) OR CITY TOPIC YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO (Numero(s) del tema de la agenda o asunto de la ciudad que desea hablar sabre): (.) 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