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YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. 6.13.
For Meeting of: November 7, 2017
ITEM TITLE: 3rd Quarter 2017 Capital Improvement Projects Report
SUBMITTED BY: Brett Sheffield, P.E., Chief Engineer, 576-6797
Scott Schafer, Public Works Director
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Attached for City Council approval is the Engineering Division's 3rd Quarter 2017 Capital
Improvement Projects Memorandum and Report which includes both Water/I rrigation and
Wastewater/Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects. Also attached is the current project
spreadsheet developed by the Water/I rrigation, Wastewater/Stormwater, Streets & Traffic and
Engineering Divisions.
The current project listing assists in the planning of current and upcoming projects. It helps the
divisions coordinate their work efforts so that, for example, a street is not rebuilt or seal coated
prior to planned underground work on the same street.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FORcl*
SUBMITTAL: City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the report
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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D Quarterly Report Narrati 10/10/2017 Backup Material
Project Spreadsheet 10/10/2017 Backup Material
MEMORANDUM
October 9, 2017
TO: Mayor Kathy Coffey
Members of City Council
FROM. • Brett Sheffield, PE, Chief Engineer
Robert Desgrosellier, Senior Engineer
SUBJECT. • 2017 Capital Improvement Projects: 311 Quarter
INTRODUCTION
This Quarterly Report is intended to provide an overview of the City's capital improvement
proj ects for the 3rd Quarter of 2017, including current project status, milestones, and any new
developments that may significantly alter the schedules or costs of the projects. This narrative
discusses Water/Irrigation Division, Wastewater/Stormwater Division and Engineering Division
proj ects.
Railroad Grade Separations, Phase 4: Proiect Aesthetics
This project consists of constructing the "Bins of Light" art piece on Lincoln Avenue just east of
the Front Street Bridge, and constructing an elevated sidewalk on the south side of Lincoln Avenue
from 1st Avenue to 1st Street. Bids were opened on March 3rd for this project, with the low bid of
$669,490 being submitted by Belsaas and Smith. The "Bins of Light" were up and began operation
on June 2, 2017.
♦ Project is complete
Yakima Valley Trolley Barn & Museum Preservation (Enhancement Funds)
Using State Enhancement funds, the City purchased the historic YVT Trolley Repair Barn and
Substation on January 31, 2008. Funding also allowed for repairs to the west and south walls and
the crane system. That work has been completed. Some funding still remains and will be used to
remove and replace approximately 120 feet of bad track starting at the intersection of Yakima
Avenue and 6th Avenue, and continue southerly along 6th Avenue. Paperwork for environmental
clearance has to be submitted specifically for this deficient crossing.
♦ Projected completion: FY2018
Cascade Mill Redevelopment PMiect
This project includes multiple tasks to redevelop the former 225 -acre Boise Cascade Mill. Yakima
was awarded $25 million in LIFT funding (Local Infrastructure Financing Tool) from the State of
Washington to create a Revenue Development Area that will assist in the transition from the former
mill to a mixed use economic catalyst including creation of an estimated 4,500 light manufacturing,
office park, commercial, retail and entertainment jobs.
The current status of the project includes:
1. The Interchange Justification Report (IJR) was approved on February 22, 2017. The
purpose of the UR is to provide freeway access to a proposed east - west roadway that will
connect Terrace Height to north Yakima, and thereby, provide direct access from the I-82
to the former sawmill site. Design of the preferred alignment of this east -west roadway
west of the interstate is nearing completion, after which the NEPA documentation will be
finalized. The "Connecting Washington" legislation approved last fall provides funds for
the improvements to I-82, as well as, the bridges over the interstate and Yakima River.
2. Design of a North to South City Boulevard -type Street that will provide access to the mill
site. City of Yakima is project lead. The first phase of this project that constructed the
southernmost 500 feet of this north - south road (named Bravo Company Boulevard), along
with a roundabout that connects Bravo Company Boulevard to Fair Avenue, Lincoln
Avenue and MLK Boulevard has been completed. The construction was done by Granite
Construction Company for a cost around $2,425,000. In mid-December 2016, the City
supplemented the professional services agreement with Lochner to complete the design of
Bravo Company Boulevard from where it currently ends to its connection with `H' Street
at the intersection of 7th Street.
3. Preliminary Design and alignment of "East-West Corridor Road" - Yakima County project
lead. The existing `H' Street corridor will be improved from North 1st Street to 7th Street
as part of this project. NEPA review is scheduled for the East-West Corridor from the
bridge over 1-82 and east. SEPA review is scheduled for the section that is west of the
Interstate overpass.
4. Grant funding research, permitting and options for clean-up and remediation of former City
of Yakima municipal landfill has begun. The Department of Ecology (DOE) terminated
the Voluntary Cleanup Program that the City had entered into for this property on April 26,
2016. The City is in the process of entering into an Agreed Order (AO) for the cleanup of
the site. The City's Legal team is negotiating the terms of the AO with the Attorney
General's Office, and it is anticipated that the AO will be signed in September 2017.
♦ Projected completion dates
• Fair Avenue Roundabout completed: 1st Quarter 2016.
• UR Approval: 1st Quarter 2017.
• Landfill cleanup: The interim action plan should be completed in early 2018.
• North-South Boulevard (Bravo Company Boulevard): 90% design plans have been
completed and it is anticipated that this project will go to bid early 2018.
• East-West Corridor: A professional services agreement has been entered into with
HW Lochner for the design of this project. Construction funds to construct the
modified interchange and new Yakima River Bridge become available in 2021.
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North 1 st Street Corridor Revitalization — `N' Street to SR -12 (Phase 1)
North 1st Street Corridor Revitalization — `N' Street to MLK Jr. BlvtL (Phase 2)
In 2010, the City received a $25,000 planning grant through Yakima County SIED funding for the
first segment of this project; a comprehensive approach to planning for future improvements to
North First Street from "A" Street to the US -12/I-82 Interchange. The North First Street
Improvement Study was performed in 2011 to develop a design and action plan to address potential
arterial street design alternates including an analysis of resulting traffic flow, streetscape and
landscape improvements, and required utility upgrades. The final study document was adopted by
City Council on October 11, 2011.
The City applied for, and received a $250,000 Surface Transportation Program (STP) federal grant
for preliminary engineering on August 23, 2012. In January of 2013, the City was awarded
$2,718,000 for the construction of Phase 1. A professional services agreement was entered into
with HDJ Design Group to develop the engineering plans and construction specifications. The
engineering plans and construction specifications have been completed. Approval of the
environmental documentation is ongoing. Originally, it was anticipated that the project would bid
in the spring of 2015. We have since been informed that the STP construction funds will not be
available until 2018. Emphasis will be placed on relocating/under-grounding of overhead utilities,
as well as safety and improving the appearance of the corridor.
Phase 2: `N' Street to MLK Jr. Blvd., construction is estimated to be $10,000,000 and was planned
to be funded by a City of Yakima bond. We interviewed consulting firms to perform the design
and Huibregtse Louman and Associates (HLA) was selected to perform the design for us. They
have started their work and should be completed towards the end of 2016. Due to the amount of
work included in Phase 2, and the amount of impacts that it will have to traffic, businesses and
private utilities, it has been determined to split Phase 2 into two phases. Phase 2A will perform
the construction from MLK Boulevard to `I' Street, and is anticipated for construction in 2017.
Phase 2B will perform the construction from `I' Street to `N' Street and is anticipated for
construction in 2018. Due to the fact that the City was unable to find the remainder of the funds
needed for construction, the $1,500,000 TIB grant had to be returned. Once a source for the
remainder of the funding is found, we can re -apply for the grant from the Transportation
Improvement Board (TIB). Both phases of this work are included in a 2017 INFRA federal grant
application that will be submitted in early November, 2017.
♦ Projected completion dates: FY2018 (and later)
Alley Pavers
This project will pave unpaved alleys located within the following limits: Fruitvale Boulevard
(north boundary), Lincoln Avenue (south boundary), 5th Avenue (east boundary) and 16th Avenue
(west boundary). This project is funded by a federal "Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality"
(CMAQ) grant.
Design funds are in the process of being obligated. Design should be completed in the fall of 2017,
with construction anticipated for the summer of 2018.
♦ Projected completion date: 4th Quarter FY2018
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Powerhouse Road Sidewalk
This project will widen the westbound lane of Powerhouse Road from 800 feet west of Peck's
Canyon Road to Cowiche Canyon Road from its' existing width to 14 feet in width so that the lane
can function as a shared bicycle/vehicle lane. The project will also construct curb, gutter and
sidewalk on the north side of the road. This project is funded with a $275,000 TAP Grant. Design
of this project has begun and construction is anticipated for the spring of 2018.
♦ Projected completion date: 3rd Quarter FY 2018
Airport Lane Realignment and 21st Avenue Extension
This project will realign Airport Lane from the National Guard Armory to 21st Avenue, improving
the access to existing airport hangars and providing development opportunities for additional
airport hangars. Funding for the project comes from the following: $307,000 SIED grant, $307,000
SIED loan, $175,000 City general fund, $50,000 Water Capital, $50,000 Wastewater Capital.
The construction project was awarded to Scout Lake Construction in August 2016 for the low bid
amount of $793,565.38. Construction of the project began mid-October 2016, continued through
May 2017.
♦ Projected Completion Date: Project was completed 2nd Quarter 2017
Adams Elementary/Washin-ton Middle School Sidewalk Improvements
This project will make various pedestrian safety improvements in the vicinity of Adams
Elementary School and Washington Middle School, such as, constructing sidewalk, improving
roadway crossings, installing flashers and installing fencing. Funding for this project is from a
Safe Routes to School grant in the amount of $357,000. The environmental documentation has
been completed and we are beginning the right of way phase. The project is scheduled to go to bid
in August 2017. Bids were opened in September, but the low bid submitted was $80,000 over
Engineer's Estimate. We will modify the project and re -bid in November, for a spring/summer
2018 construction.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 3rd Quarter 2018
Garfield Elementary Safety Improvements
This project will make various pedestrian safety improvements in the vicinity of Garfield
Elementary School, such as, constructing sidewalk, improving roadway crossings and installing
flashers. Funding for this project is from a Safe Routes to School grant in the amount of $180,000.
The environmental documentation has been completed and we are beginning the right of way
phase. We are still in the process of getting the property appraisals required for the right-of-way
acquisition, which has delayed the project. The project is scheduled for construction in the summer
of 2018.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 3rd Quarter 2018
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Spring Creek Road - Soccer Complex 7
This project will reconstruct and widen Spring Creek Road, 36th Avenue and Sorenson Road to
three -lane roadways with curb, gutter, sidewalk and street lights to improve the access to the new
SOZO Soccer Complex. The City received a $900,000 SIED grant and a $900,000 SIED loan for
this project. By inter -local agreement, the City has signed an agreement with Yakima County
Engineering to aid in the design of this project. The design is close to being finished and acquisition
of the required right of way has begun. It is anticipated that construction of this project will begin
in March 2018, with project completion scheduled for July 2018.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 3rd Quarter 2018
Cowiche Canyon Trail
This project will construct a 10 -foot wide pathway, including two bridges over Cowiche Creek
from Powerhouse Road to the existing Cowiche Canyon Trailhead. The trail will be approximately
2 miles long. Funding for the project comes from a $2 million "Connecting Washington" grant.
Perteet, Inc. has completed the 30% design plans for this project and a Stakeholder Meeting is
scheduled for late July. It is anticipated that completion of the project design will be completed by
the end of the year. The remaining funds for the construction will not be available until the 2019
- 2021 biennium.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 4th Quarter 2020
Yakima Valley Trolley Improvements: Herita,-e Capitol Noiect Grant
This project will provide minor restoration of the YVT facilities and trolley system and add
enhancements to the Trolley Museum and property. Funding comes from a $50,000 State Heritage
Capitol Grant that has been awarded to the city. The funds were matched against Trolley
Volunteers labor and other improvement value plus $90,000 in construction completed by the City.
The project started early this year and so far has consisted of many small projects such as reopening
the Selah Gap by removing rock slides that covered the rail in the Gap for over a year; replaced 12
trolley poles that were failing or missing; purchased milled boards for the flooring in the CarBarn.
Other work will include interpretive displays inside and outside the Trolley Museum; replacing a
couple ineffective yard lights with six new LED yard lights, etcetera. Con construction this year.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 2nd Quarter 2018
Fruitvale/34th Avenue and River Road/34th Avenue Roundabouts
The City was successful in obtaining a $914,000 grant for the design and construction of two
roundabouts to improve traffic flow and safety at these closely spaced intersections. Preliminary
Engineering funds should be obligated in August, so that design can begin in earnest.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 4th Quarter 2019
McClure Elementary School Safety Improvements
This project will make various pedestrian safety improvements in the vicinity of McKinley
Elementary School, such as, replacing and constructing sidewalk, improving roadway crossings
and installing a flasher at 13th Avenue. Funding for this project is from a Safe Routes to School
grant in the amount of $270,000. The grant was recently awarded, design will begin in 2018, with
construction scheduled for 2019.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 4th Quarter 2018
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Waterlrri2ation Division Capital Improvements Proiects
Water Treatment Plant Intake Improvements
The project will evaluate the river and WTP intake structure for potential modifications and
improvements to maintain the existing river location and flows to into the intake. We are currently
working with Golder & Assoc. for Hydro -technical Engineering Support Services for design,
permitting, funding, construction bid and inspection support of a new intake and flood plain
stabilization structures. Dept. of Ecology has issued a Watershed grant for $250,000 for this
project. A few stakeholder meetings have been held; comments from those meetings are being
incorporated into the design, as well as a river model being run to confirm proposed improvements.
A meeting will be scheduled to review the model results and suggested modifications to the design
and determine the next steps to move forward. A Cultural Survey was conducted and submitted.
♦ Projected completion date: 4th Quarter FY2017
Fruitvale Canal - Nelson Dam Improvements
This project will consolidate the river diversions for Fruitvale Canal with the existing diversions
at the Nelson Dam. We are working on fish screen/intake project options. Discussions are
continuing with the Bureau of Reclamation, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Yakima
County, National Marine Fisheries Service, Yakama Nation and North Yakima Conservation
District on project design and options. A water right change in point of diversion has been
approved by Ecology. Discussions with Yakima County are on-going to see how the project fits
with their flood plain restoration projects. Stakeholders meetings are being held to determine
possible design options.
Project completion date: On-going
East Vola Avenue (I--82 Crossin-) Waterline Replacement
Accelerate Construction & Excavating has replaced an undersized, deteriorating waterline crossing
under I-82 at East Viola Avenue, between Rudkin Road and the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Replacement of the waterline will improve flows and reliability in this part of the water system, as
well as replace a sub -standard, direct bury waterline across I-82 with a new ductile iron waterline
in a steel casing within the limits of the interstate highway. HLA Engineering and Land Survey,
Inc. completed the design and is provide engineering services during construction. The project
was completed August of 2017.
♦ Project completion date: Completed.
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Water System Leak Detection
American Leak Detection of Hayden, Idaho will began evaluating the City of Yakima's water
system in late August determine if there are any existing, unknown leaks in need of repair.
The project focused on the area between US Highway 12 and Tieton Drive from 16th Avenue to I-
82. This area includes approximately 86 miles of water mains ranging in size from 2 -inch to 24 -
inch diameter, 2,200 valves and 750 fire hydrants.
This project discovered a total of 14 fire hydrant leaks, 7 main line leaks, 7 service line leaks, 2
valve leaks.
Beginning the last week of October, the area between Tieton Drive and the southern city limits,
from 16th Avenue to I-82 will be surveyed.
♦ Prcj ect completion date: 4th Quarter FY2017
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Wastewater Division Capital Improvements Projects
Billy's Pond and floodplain Enhancement Proiect
The purpose of this project is to ensure successfully meeting the goals of the original 2013 Billy's
Pond Restoration project. This original project was intended to provide diverse and complex
floodplain habitat for aquatic and terrestrial species by increasing total area of high quality wetland
and riparian areas; and better utilization of site topography and groundwater conditions. The net
outcome of the project was intended to be an increase in open waters and wetlands, as well as
enhanced emergent and riparian areas adjacent to the Yakima River. Additionally, the project
provided floodplain restoration and connectivity with the Yakima River as well as fish passage for
salmonids and other native fish. Aquatic habitat functions and services were expanded and
improved from the previous state. The project was also intended to create an opportunity to restore
some of the river's natural physical and ecological processes to the floodway and floodplain.
Much of the original work was successful in achieving the goals of the 2013 restoration project.
The purpose of current work is addressed below:
Increase pond flow-through. The 2013 Billy's Pond restoration proj ect included removal of
culverts and a weir structure at the pond outlet channel. The existing manmade ditch that drained
the pond was backfilled with clean fill and a new outlet channel was excavated to remove the
fish passage barrier. The new excavated channel was not dug deep enough at the inlet to provide
flow-through from the pond and through the channel to the Yakima River. This channel will be
dug down an additional 8 to 12 inches below existing grade adjacent to where the channel meets
the pond.
Enhancement of wetland and riparian vegetation in southern pond aspects. The above -water
constructed habitat that was created for vegetation growth did not succeed and will be
contoured to support vegetation growth. The constructed peninsulas and hummock in the
southern portion of the pond will be excavated as funding allows. Lower elevations will
create better equipment and crew access for replanting activities and reduce depth to the
water table for planted riparian shrubs and trees. Where soil is not excavated in replanting
areas around the pond, planting techniques will be used to allow plant roots to access deep
groundwater, such as augering holes and installing tall container plants of vigorously -rooting
species. Live stakes and emergent species will be planted at the pond edge.
Stabilize floodplain with native buncatm h Approximately 42 acres of the floodplain will
be replanted with native bunchgrasses. Soils will be de -compacted where necessary prior to
seeding. Following native grass seeding, weeds will be controlled to promote grass
establishment.
Contouring -or remove soil piles. The previous project left soil piles on the floodplain,
adjacent to the pond, which is a source of weeds that will continually infest the floodplain
without treatment. The soil piles were created from material excavated from channels
leading to the pond and from new outfall channels created for the wastewater treatment plant.
These piles will be contoured to allow equipment access for soil stabilization measures of
weed control and reseeding with native bunchgrasses.
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Proiect status.
Overall project is substantially complete.
Wildlands, Inc. will return in spring to do seeding maintenance & site evaluations thru 2017
The construction work to improve Billy's Pond flow-through is complete.
Channel excavation was completed in October 2016. Pond flow-through has increased
somewhat as intended, dropping pond elevation by nearly 6 inches.
Success of work completed will be determined by monitoring pond depths & temperatures.
Contouring Billy's Pond is complete. All peninsulas and hummock in the southern
portion were excavated and planting benches were constructed. The constructed areas
have been planted with native riparian vegetation; beaver fencing is under construction to
protect the newly planted areas at the southern end of the pond and peninsula.
Contouring and replanting was completed November 2016; currently there is 85%
survival in the replanted areas. This portion of the project is successful. However, future
survival rates will depend on a number of factors including weather, maintenance
activities, vandalism, and predation.
Floodplain contouring and de -compacting the ground in preparation for seeding is
complete. Contractor was scheduled to apply the native grass seed mix to approximately
42 acres in November 2016.
The native grass seeding is very successful with an average of 5 to 7 seedlings per square
foot. Ongoing weed control through 2020 is expected to ensure a healthy native grass
stand.
Highly successful germination and survival rates have been observed in 2017 on the
seeded soil piles. Approximately 10 seedlings per square foot with minimal invasive
weed species documented due to fresh soil being exposed and weed seeds eliminated
during the contouring process.
♦ Projected completion: 4th Quarter FY2017
Pipe Rehabilitation — General
The Wastewater Division will be identifying pipeline segments that need to be rehabilitated or
replaced. In addition, the project will address access issues by installing new manholes in streets
where otherwise access for performing maintenance is insufficient. The project timing and size
will be dependent on funding available for the project. Final scope of the project will be determined
after a cost evaluation. Budget has been approved to start a pipeline rehabilitation program to
address the old and deteriorating wastewater collection system. The program will consist of pipe
and manhole rehabilitation and replacement along with addressing access issues throughout the
city. Scoping activities are under way. Construction will be ongoing having started in the 1st
Quarter this year until the system conditions are addressed. The project will stabilize current
conditions of the pipe system and reduce infiltration of groundwater which will save treatment
costs in the future and limit the need for upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The first task of this ongoing work has been identified. Work will consist of replacing five sewer
main lines that are deteriorated or functioning improperly as well as adding access manholes in 6
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locations in south east Yakima. Consultant Engineers are finishing the plans and specificatioq§ for
this task. Construction for this task is scheduled to begin in late fall of 2017. The consultant
Engineers will immediately begin working on the second task focusing on sewer lines that are
candidates for relining.
Completed in 2016:
• 21 point repairs installed by city wastewater crews
• 2400 feet of sewer pipe rehabilitation completed
• 48 manhole repair/replacements
♦ Projected completion date: on-going
Collection System Plan Update & Initial Stormwater Comp Plan, Wastewater Facility Plan
With the adoption of the new stormwater regulations a comprehensive Stormwater System Plan
is needed and will be implemented along with the Wastewater Facility and Collection System
Plan Update.
Akel Engineering Group, Inc. has completed capacity models for both systems and completed a
capital projects priority projection based upon the capacity model.
Design of stormwater improvements for N. 1st Street and Randall Park projects are under way.
The FCS Group completed a Wastewater and Stormwater rate structure and a wholesale
customer billing model that meets the specifications of the 3 -Party Wholesale Service
Agreement.
The last Wastewater Facility Plan was completed in February 2004. This project updates the
current facility plan by providing current information on the existing wastewater facility and
collection system infrastructure, regulatory requirements, future loadings, operation and
maintenance, future capital improvements, rate structure and revenue forecasting. The updated
facility plan will incorporate the completed Akel collection system and stormwater system
documents. Division staff is evaluating the draft 2013 Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan
for potential completion.
♦ Projected completion date: FY2018
Speedway Interceptor and Beech Street Lift Station PMiect:
The existing 36 inch gravity sewer interceptor located between Beech Street and Nob Hill on the
west side of I-82 is currently experiencing excessive sedimentation due to flat and adverse pipe
slopes with slow fluid speeds and intermittent reverse flows. As part of the 2013 wastewater
Master Plan, improvements to that interceptor were identified. The improvements include a force
main installed through the existing 36 inch pipe as well as the construction of a new lift station on
Beech Street south of Kiwanis Park. Flows currently reaching the Race Street lift station will be
redirected in following phases at Beech and 15th and be redirected into the new lift station. The
Race Street lift station will then be decommissioned. The project will allow for conveyance of
existing flows at higher speeds as well as provide a mechanism for expanding service to the Boise
Cascade Mill Site region without increasing the sedimentation problem as flows from that area
develop. It will also allow for construction of improvements that will eliminate existing
bottlenecks in the sewer interceptor system west of Washington Middle School.
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Included in this project will be minor upgrades to the electrical elements of the Rudkin Road
lift station and installation of an emergency bypass connection along with modifications to the
existing junction box at the intersection of Rudkin Road and East Viola Ave.
• This portion of the project is scheduled to be completed early 2017.
RI -12 Engineering has been selected as the design consultant. The professional services contract
has been completed and designs are currently under way. Rudkin Road Lift Station Improvements
will be completed by the end of 2016 or early 2017. The Speedway Interceptor and Beech Street
Lift Station Project is projected to start construction in summer of 2017.
♦ Projected completion date: FY2018 (?)
Stormwater Capital Improvements Projects
DID #29 Reroute:
The drainage improvement district (DID) #29 pipe collapsed underneath a home at 320 N. 29th
Avenue. A construction project rerouted the drain line out to 29th Avenue and then north to an
existing DID manhole.
The project was awarded to Tri -Valley Construction, Inc. for the low bid amount of $51,927.29 in
November 2016. Funding for the project was from the Stormwater Capital Fund. Construction was
completed in December 2016.
♦ Project is complete
491 Avenue Draina,-e
This project will install curb and gutter between 48th and 50th Avenues on Englewood Avenue and
upsize existing drain lines on both Englewood Avenue and N. 49th Avenue to improve drainage
and prevent flooding during future storm events. This project will be funded through the
Stormwater Capital Fund. Bids were opened September 13th and from the six bids received,
D.W. Excavating from Davenport, Washington was the low bidder. Construction will begin in
October and should be completed this year, weather permitting.
♦ Projected completion date: 4th Quarter FY 2017
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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION GOALS & WIM/DBE PARTICIPATION
W/M/DBE utilization has been included in the past but is not included with this report.
The Engineering Division continues to request apparent low bidders of public works contracts to
document their efforts to achieve the City of Yakima's goal of 10% MBE, WBE or DBE
participation goal prior to contract award. However, changes in state law due to the passage of
Initiative 200 prohibit certain practices by contracting agencies (i.e. the City) for the award of
public works projects such as requiring W/M/DBE subcontracting. While some contractors have
voluntarily reported such information in the past, we have not received any such reporting last
year.
Although we do not receive such information voluntarily, the City must still meet certain of these
federal requirements and each contractor must comply with the Standard Specifications that are
included on each City Public Works Contract. The City is responsible to:
• Conduct pre -construction conferences during which EEO and City policies are discussed
with the contractor.
• Monitor on-site compliance with the EEO and City policies.
• Ensure our contractors locate, qualify, and increase the skills of minority groups, women
employees, and applicants for employment as required by City policies.
• Ensure the preparation of required EEO and related reports.
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Lead Division
Project Name/Location
Description of Work
Project Lead
Status/Schedule
Type
No.
Divisions
Date
10/10/17
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Lincoln Avenue Underpass;
Raised Sidewalk &
Engineering,
Sidewalk was finished in December;
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Phase
EngineeringPhase
IV
Bins of Light
Brett Sheffield
Traffic Engineering,
2016
Artwork completed in June;
Project closeout is taking place
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Raised Sidewalk & Bins of Light
Streets
Dedication to take lace this fall
New rights of way, public
Engineering, Streets
Bravo Company Blvd. will be a Blvd. style street that includes 2
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Special Projects
Cascade Millsite Parkway
utilities, roads, lighting,
Joan Davenport /
& Traffic Eng.,
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Bravo Company Blvd. extension
more roundabouts. Design work includes road design &
(& Engineering)
roundabouts, sidewalks,
Brett Sheffield
Water/Irrigation,
is being designed
realignment in vicinity of East-West corridor to respond to BNSF
pathway, infrastructure
Wastewater/Storm
rail concern
Phase 1: Entire Site
Engineering, Streets
Consultant, Landau Assoc's, gathered data for
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Engineering &
Cascade Millsite Parkway
Brett Sheffield /
& Traffic Eng.,
tbd
evaluation of landfill area and plywood plant site; DOE
We will enter into an Agreed Order
(Special Projects)
(Sp j )
( continued)
Phase 2: Southern portion
( Joan Davenport )
Water/Irrigation,
rejected Voluntary Compliance Plan
with DOE in September
Wastewater/Storm
East-West Connector;
"H"
New rights of way, public
Engineering, Streets
Consultant (H.W. Lochner) hired for
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Special Projects
St. alignment from 1st St.
utilities, roads, lighting,
Brett Sheffield /
& Traffic Eng.,
2018?
NEPA review underway.
creation of design alternatives and
& Engineering)
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to Terrace Heights;
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signal(s),sidewalks, pathway,
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Joan Davenport
( p )
Water/Irrigation,
Yakima Count is project lead
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NEPA review (environmental)
Through Yakima Resources prop.
infrastructure
Wastewater/Storm
Interchange Justification Report
Working with WSDOT for
City and County developing a plan to implement
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Special Projects
(I.J.R.) for modification of
modification Yakima Ave /rchange
Brett Sheffield /
Engineering, Streets
tbd
portions of the improvements in a phased manner
WSDOT & FHWA have given approval the IJR
& En
(9ineerin 9)
I-82 and Yakima Avenue
I-82 Interchange
e
( ) Joan Davenport&
Traffic Eng''
in order to defer WS DOT changes to 1-82 and
construction interchange portion early.
North 1st Street Corridor
Design and construction of
Engineering, Streets
Federal funding of $2.7 M deferred for Phase 1.
Engineering design for this Phase ("N" St. to I-82) is on hold due
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Special Projects
Revitalization;
sidewalk, landscape and utility
Brett Sheffield /
& Traffic Eng.,
2018? / 2019?
The 2016 TIGER Grant submittal was denied
"N" "N"
to delay in identified Federal Funding.
(& Engineering)
Phase 1: I-82 to 'N' St.
upgrades
( Joan Davenport )
Water/Irrigation,
for both phases, MLK to & to 1-82 .
This section may be constructed in 2018 or 2019
Wastewater/Storm
We're submitting for an INFRA Grant in November'17
Design & construction of
Engineering, Streets
Special Projects
North 1st Street Corridor
sidewalk, landscape and utility
& Traffic Eng.,
HLA of Yakima was awarded the design contract;
Both phases of this work were included in a
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(& Engineering)
Revitalization;
'N'
upgrades; adding bike lanes
Brett Sheffield
Water/Irrigation,
2018?
The 2016 TIGER Grant wasn't successful but we are
2017 FASTLANE federal grant application.
Phase 2: MLK to St.
removing parking; relocating
Wastewater/Storm,
submitting for an INFRA Grant in November 2017
Project was not selected.
overhead utilities
Private Utilities
Paving Gravel Alleys:
Engineering,
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Engineering
Area bound by: vale to Lincoln &
Grade and chip -seal
Bob Desgrosellier
Streets,
2018
Design has started;
Funded by
6thFru
5th to 16th Avenues
existingravel alleys
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Water/Irrigation, ation,
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will be publicly bid next year
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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality funding CMAQ
9 9 y 9 ( )
Wastewater
Powerhouse Road Sidewalk;
Construct curb & gutter,
Engineering,
Funded by $ 0 grant from
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Engineering
800' west of Pecks Canyon Road
sidewalk and storm drainage
Bob Desgrosellier
Streets,
2018
Surveying is complete, design is at 60%
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
to Cowiche Canyon Road
Storm
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2153
Engineering
YVT System Restoration
Remove and repair approx.
Bob Desgrosellier
Engineering,
2018
CarBarn & other work completed, $60K remains for
We have to amend existing federal submittals to include the
6th Ave. vicinityYakima Ave.
100 feet of trolleytrack
Streets
track repair; Parking lot paving has been paved
proposed work within federal regulations
E. Nob Hill Blvd &Fair Avenue,
Widen intersection all 4 legs;
Brett Sheffield /
Engineering, Traffic,
Roadway - 2023?
Design is at 30%; We were awarded $189K in
Some design funds remain, starting R/Way process;
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2143
Engineering
Intersection Improvements
purchase r/way; new signal
(Randy Tabert)
Wastewater,
R/Way - 2017
R/Way funds. R/Way plans nearly complete.
(Drainage improvement slated for this intersection)
Water/Irrigation
Search for construction funding on-going
We received 2023-2024 STP construction funds
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2354
Engineering
Capitol Theatre
Safety Improvements
Bob Desgrosellier
Engineering,
2015 & 2016
Several items completed; Carpeting completed in
Replaced aisle lighting; added overhead cable runs;
SafetyImprovements
Capitol Theatre
summer 2016; other work is forthcoming
Replaced main lobby, mezzanine & Robertson Rm carpeting
Tiger Oil Properties Remediation:
Work with DOE to test these
Brett Sheffield /
13th & E. Nob Hill - SOLD
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CIP
2389
Engineering
East Nob Hill Blvd; North 1st St.;
City properties, remediate soils
Joan Davenport /
Engineering,
2015
Work with DOE and our consulting firm continues;
66th & Summitview - SOLD
West Nob Hill Blvd
and water as needed and then
Bob Desgrosellier
CED
24th & Nob Hill: monitor 4 more quarters.
24th & Nob Hill is pending sale upon DOE clearance;
sell to developers
N. 1 st Street property is pending more testing
Work with to release City
Brett Sheffield /
The project is the approximate feet of creek from
Discussions have anticipated work occurring
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Engineering
9 9
Lower Cowiche Creek Project
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property for Cowiche Creek
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Sanislo
Engineering
9 9
2018 or later
SR -12 downstream to the Naches River
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after an modification to
ConservancyRich
Nelson Bridge Irrigation Intake Modification
Economic
Council authorized design team to proceed with project
Gustafson Guthrie Nichol (GGN) preparing construction doc's;
Increase the existing Plaza and
Sean Hawkins /
Development,
2017
plans after projected costs were reduced.
also provide construction administration services
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Engineering
9 9
Downtown Yakima Central Plaza
surroundings into a world-class
Brett Sheffield
Engineering,thru
and beyond
GGN is finishingTans in 2016;
as Cit Council chooses to proceed;
event center
Streets,
SEPA checklist nearly complete.
Pledges are at $5.5M. Council wants
Planning,
Working with utilities for their relocation
over $9M in pledges before bonding the project
58 acre site; Fields: 17
Economic
Design plans are at 90%+ for improvements to
Work continues on the collaboration of design, development and
Multi -Sport Complex with
soccer/multi-sport; 14 FIFA
Sean Hawkins /
Development ,
Spring Creek, Sorenson Rd & 36th Ave.
operation of a world-class Yakima Sports Complex consisting of
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Engineering
SOZO Sports of Central WA,
sized grass; 3 FIFA sized
Brett Sheffield
Engineering
2018,
Started R/Way acquisition and are working
soccer/multi-sport fields and
S. 38th Avenue just north of Ahtanum
lighted synthetic turf; Sports
Streets,
with FAA for property as well
an indoor sports facility
Campus & other facilities
Planning,
Proj
Proj.
Wacted
Constrctn. Start
Notes
Lead Division
Project Name/Location
Description of Work
Project Lead
Status/Schedule
Type
No.
Divisions
Date
10/10/17
Safe Routes to School Sidewalks:
Install new sidewalk in the
Project awarded through Safe Routes To
Design is complete; RMlay not needed;
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Engineering
Adams Elementary School &
vicinity of the schools.
Bob Desgrosellier
Engineering
2017
School Program. Recent bid opening resulted in
we will bid this year but construct in 2018;
Washington Middle School
(Locations forthcoming)
(summer 2018?)
rejection of bids, which were all too high.
possibly after school is out for summer break of 2018
After plan modification we plan to rebid in October.
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Engineering
Safe Routes to School Sidewalks:
Install new sidewalk in the
vicinity of the school.
Bob Desgrosellier
Engineering
2018
This project was awarded through the
Design is at 80%; RMlay funds have been obligated
Garfield Elementary School
Locations forthcoming)
Safe Routes To School Program
and are starting to negotiate r/way strip purchases
64th & Ahtanum
Widen the intersection adding a
Brett Sheffield
Application for this project was successful for
Project has been selected for funding,
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Engineering
widening and signalization
westbound RTO lane
Randy Tabert
Engineering
2018
Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality funding (CMAQ)
but design funding is not available until 2018
and adding a signal
We'll start design in 2018;
Heritage Capitol Project Grant for
Restore parts of the YVT
Engineering,
Work proceeds in small project chunks.
$50,000 from Heritage Capitol Projects is matched against
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Engineering
YVTrolley Improvements
facilities and trolley system
Bob Desgrosellier
Streets
2017 thru 2018
As work covers a multitude of construction disciplines
Trolley volunteers labor & improvements & $90,000 in matching
we cannot package into one large proejct.
City construction funds
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Engineering
Safe Routes to School Sidewalks:
Install new sidewalk in the
Bob Desgrosellier
Engineering
X X X X
This project was selected but funding reductions
Project was selected for funding, however,
McKinleyElementarySchool
vicinityof the schools.
NOT FUNDED
took this project off of the funded list.
State Legislature reduced funding & deleted this project
NEW!!!
Safe Routes to School Sidewalks:
Install new sidewalk in the
This project was awarded through the
Project was selected and
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Engineering
McClure Elementary School
vicinity of the schools.
Bob Desgrosellier
Engineering
2018?
Safe Routes To School Program
has been funded by State Legislature
Locations forthcoming)
Cowiche Canyon Trail - from
Construct 2 mile gravel pathway
Application for this project was successful for a
Perteet Engineering has been selected to perform the design for
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NEW.!!!
Powerhouse Road to the existing
with 2 bridges crossing the
Brett Sheffield
Engineering
2019-2021
$2M Connect Washington Grant. We received
the project. They have 30% design plans completed; We had
Engineering
Cowiche Canyon Trailhead
Creek
$200k in design funds but construction funding
our first Project Stakeholders meeting in July;
is not available until the 2019-2021 biennium.
we anticipate design to be completed this winter.
NEW!!!
2 Roundabouts
Construct 2 roundabouts
Application for this project was
Paperwork to obligation design funds
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Engineering
at Fruitvale Blvd & River Road
(or double roundabout)
Brett Sheffield
Engineering
2018
successful for a $914K Grant.
will be submitted in August
at N. 34th Avenue
at this compound intersection.
We will start design late summer, early fall.
Slipline existing interceptor with
This project is addressing adverse flow conditions; flows need
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Wastewater
Speedway/Race street Interceptor
new force mains, refit of Rudkin
Engineering/
Wastewater
2017
This project is under construction;
to be rerouted from the Fair Ave basin & parts of the 2nd Avenue
Phase II
Road lift station and new lift
Dana Kallevig
basin and will pick up flows with the redevelopment of the
station on Beech.
sawmill area.
City's working w/USBR & HDR on fish screen/intake
Water/Irrigation,
options. Assessment received 6/13 w/design alt's &
Applied to DOE for point of diversion change to Nelson Dam.
Nelson Dam Replacement / Fruitvale
Move Point of Diversion
Rich Sanislo /
USBR, Yakima
recommendations. HDR finalized report & options; met
Point of Diversion change on public notice 7/13/12 and
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2010
Water/Irrigation
Canal Diversion Improvements
(Improving Nelson Dam fish
Dave Brown /
County, WDFW,
2018
stakeholders 9/13 to discuss options. Final HDR report
7/20/2012. USBR project is out of funding. Water Division
screen for additional water)
Mike Shane
North Yakima
based on comments. Stakeholder review on-going.
budgeted $8M in 2017 for project infrastructure
Conservation District
Working w/Yakima County to review coordination with
flood plan restoration project.
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Water/Irrigation
Misc. waterline improvements.
Water facilities impacted
Mike Shane /
Water/Irrigation,
2016/17
On-going coordination with other projects (sidewalks,
of work to be completed by in-house staff.
b misc. projects
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Emilio Lopez
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Streets, En 9�
chi seal)Majority
paving, p
Working w/Golder & Assoc. for Hydrotech Eng Support
Services for design, permitting, funding, construction bid &
inspection support of new intake & floodplain stabilization
Modification of river intake;
structures. Conceptual design for new river structures
Naches River WTP Intake
Possible improvements in river
Dave Brown,
Additional underway. final desi
provided 12/13; gy.
p
Ecology has issued a Watershed grant
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Water/Irrigation
Improvements
to maintain existing location
Mike Shane
Water/Irrigation
2017/18
stakeholder (TAG) meetings determine final design
for $250,000 for this project.
and flows to intake
criteria. Yakima County to survey area & water levels at
intake for additional information to stakeholders regarding
design. Modified design proposal provided to
stakeholders. Additional river modeling to be completed
by Golder and results reviewed by stakeholders.
HLA is consultant. Plans & specs - complete. 30"
WSDOT Franchise Agreement/permit has been approved. Bids
Installation of new 12" water
Water/Irrigation
steel casing bored/jacked in place under I-82, with 12"
were received from two (2) contractors and opened on April 24,
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2262
Water/Irrigation
E. Viola Ave. / I-82 Waterline Project
main under I-82 at E. Viola
Mike Shane
Wastewater
2017
DI waterline. Replace 8" in S. 22nd St. 400' north of E.
2017, Low bid was $245,353.24 by Accelerated Construction &
Ave., and in S. 22nd St.
Viola Ave. Project completed. Waiting on final payroll
Excavating, LLC of Plummer, ID. The engineer's estimate was
documents to closeout project.
$353,186.44. Final project cost - $247, 620,29.
Bid packages sent to three leak detection contractors of
Contractor has completed the area bounded by Hwy 12, Tieton
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Water/Irrigation
Water Distribution Leak Detection
°
Leak Detection for 25% of the
Mike Shane
Water/Irrigation
2017
off the MRSC roster. Two contractors submitted bids,
Dr., 16th Ave. and I-82. Remainder of area south of Tieton Dr.
water distribution system
with American Leak Detection providing the low bid of
to City Limits to be completed by end of year.
$32 227 90
Construct curb & gutter on
Project awarded to DW Excavation in September;
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2447
Stormwater
N. 49th Ave. Drainage Imprvm'ts
Englewood Ave.; increasing
Randy Meloy
Stormwater
Oct -17
Project starts this month and may be
Project's primary purpose is to alleviate damage from
Englewood Ave. to Gilbert Park
storm drain pipe sizes on
completed this year, weather permitting
heavy rainfalls that cause localized flooding.
Englewood and N. 49th Aves
Removal and replacement of
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Stormwater /
N. 66th Ave. Reconstruction - Scenic
road bed and asphalt
Randy Meloy
Stormwater/Streets
2017
Emergency project.
Entire street to be reconstructed after sustaining severe damage
Streets
Drive to Englewood Ave.
pavement. Installation of
Construction set to start in April 2017.
during winter of 2016-2017.
drainage system.