HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-103 Resolution adopting the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2026 through 2031, and to amend the Transportation Systems Plan 2040A RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-103
adopting the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the
period of 2026 through 2031 for transportation improvements to arterial
streets in the City of Yakima and amending the Transportation Systems
Plan 2040.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima annually prepares, reviews and adopts a six -year
program for transportation improvements to arterial streets in the City of Yakima for the ensuing
six -year period, all as contemplated and required by the State RCW 35.77,010 and applicable
federal law; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima desires to amend the Transportation Systems Plan 2040
to ensure compliance with the Growth Management Act and the regional transportation plan for
the construction of arterial streets in the City of Yakima, all as contemplated and required by
State and Federal Law; and,
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on the matter, held at the regular meeting of the
Yakima City Council on June 17, 2025, with proper public notice as required by RCW
35,77.010, the City Council finds that the plan attached hereto should be adopted as the Six -
Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2026 through 2031 for
transportation improvements to arterial streets in the City of Yakima; and,
WHEREAS, adopting the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program and amending
the Transportation Systems Plan 2040 are in the best interest of the City and its residents; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The Six -Year Construction Program for the period of 2026 through 2031, a copy of which
is attached hereto and by this reference made a part thereof, is hereby adopted as the official
Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the City of Yakima, including proposed
amendments to the Transportation Systems Plan 2040 along with Street Improvements, which
are also approved.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 17th day of June, 2025.
ATTEST:
osalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
Item No. 8.A.
For Meeting of: June 17, 2025
ITEM TITLE:Public hearing to consider: A) Resolution adopting the Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2026 through
2031, and to amend the Transportation Systems Plan 2040; and B)
Resolution amending the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan
Capital Facilities Element (No budgetary impact)
SUBMITTED BY:
Bill Preston, Director of Community and Economic Development
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
A) Each year the City of Yakima (City) is required by state statute to update its Six-year Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) for submittal to the Washington State Department of Transportation. This
plan must include all transportation projects for which state gas tax revenue or federal revenue will be
used.
Attached is the complete 2026 - 2031 Six-Year TIP, which describes all projects currently on the list. The
City will continue to seek funding for projects that do not currently have secured funding. City Council
and the public are welcome to add other arterial system projects to the TIP. The Six-Year TIP project
listing will be finalized at this hearing and sent to the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments
(YVCOG) after approval. In order to utilize federal funds, such as those administered by the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Authority (FTA), projects must be included in
the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is a prioritized program of
transportation projects, compiled from local and regional plans, along with the Washington
Transportation System Plan (WTP), which provides a backbone for developing projects for the inter-
modal transportation network in the State of Washington.
The STIP contains federally funded projects plus state and local projects that are regionally significant.
These projects have been identified through the planning process as the highest priority for the available
funding to the state's Transportation Program. Planning activities of state and local governments are
essential parts of integrated regional planning processes. Long range transportation planning is a part of
the comprehensive land use planning carried out by local governments. Public participation is an integral
part of the planning process at all levels. Local agencies are required to develop and adopt a Six-year
Transportation Program; holding at least one public hearing during its development.
B) The City is required to amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element
by incorporating the adopted Six-Year TIP for 2026 to 2031. This will ensure that we are in compliance
with the Growth Management Act and that we are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as required.
The amendment is limited to incorporating only those projects that are adopted in the Six-Year TIP and is
not subject to the once a year change required under the laws of the Growth Management Act.
The Public Hearing notice has been provided to all Yakima-area media outlets.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt both Resolutions.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution A
Resolution B
2026-2031 TIP