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YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 11.
For Meeting of: November 19, 2019
ITEM TITLE: 3rd Quarter 2019 Capital Improvement Projects Report
SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works
Bob Desgrosellier,Acting Chief Engineer, 575-6228
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Attached for City Council approval is the City of Yakima Engineering Division's 3rd Quarter 2019
Capital Improvement Projects Memorandum and Project Spreadsheet to provide updates on
current Capital Improvement Projects from the Water/Irrigation, Wastewater/Stormwater, Streets,
Traffic and Engineering Divisions.
The project list 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
scheduled underground work within the same street.
Work performed during the 3rd Quarter included:
Garfield Elementary Safety Improvements - (sidewalks and one-way street changes)
Work is substantially complete. The final piece of construction is for Spectrum
(telecommunications company)to remove 5 old wooden utility poles and to place a 5ft. x 5ft.
concrete sidewalk panel in each of the 5 locations.
North 1st Street Corridor Revitalization — 'N' Street to S R-12 (Phase 1) --
Work is 95% complete and will continue into November. Final work is mostly with landscaping
and roadside cleanup. Street lighting is in but not energized yet.
Spring Creek Road - S. 36th Avenue and Sorenson Road near the SOZO Sports Complex
Work is substantially complete. Street lighting is in but not energized yet.
River Road, 34th Avenue to 40th Avenue - Roadway widening —sidewalks and street
lighting
Street lighting is in but not energized yet.
**** Other recent activity on projects to follow and in the report: — ****
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ITEM BUDGETED: Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the report
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MEMORANDUM
November 7, 2019
TO: Mayor Kathy Coffey
Members of City Council
FROM: Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works
Robert Desgrosellier, Chief Engineer (Acting)
SUBJECT: 2019 Capital Improvement Projects: 3rd Quarter
INTRODUCTION
This Quarterly Report is intended to provide an overview of the City's capital improvement projects
for the 3' Quarter of 2019, 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
projects.
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
plus $80,000 in CDBG funding from "The Seasons" loan payoff. The low bidder was Nelson
Construction Company out of Walla Walla with a low bid of $206,758. Construction began June
17th, the first day school was out. As the School District had requested one-way streets along the
school on Jerome and Fairbanks, we held a public meeting May 29`h to present the proposal to
the parents, teachers, neighborhood and the community. After Council reviewed and passed the
proposed Ordinance, signs and pavement markings were installed as required. The utility poles
were finally removed and Spectrum expects to finish the four 5'x5'sidewalk panels mid-November.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 4'h Quarter 2019
McClure Elementary School Safety Improvements
This project will make various pedestrian safety improvements in the vicinity of McClure
Elementary School, such as, replacing and constructing sidewalk, improving roadway crossings
and installing a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at the crossing of 24'h Avenue and Viola Avenue.
The project will also construct sidewalk on Lila Avenue between Karr Avenue and 24'h Avenue.
Funding for this project is from a Safe Routes to School grant in the amount of$270,000. Design
funds were obligated on July 3, 2018. The required preliminary engineering surveying has been
completed and design of the project has begun. Right of way acquisition continues this year and
construction will begin in the summer of 2020 after school is out.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 3' Quarter 2020
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North 1st Street Corridor Revitalization - `N' Street to SR-12 (Phase 1)
North 1st Street Corridor Revitalization - `N' Street to MLK Jr. Blvd.
(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.
Phase 1: The City applied for and received STP Federal Funds in the amounts of $250,000 for
preliminary engineering and $2,718,000 for construction. We also applied for and received TIB
funding for$1,000,000; and we added $1,022,000 of local sewer, water and storm drainage funds
and finished the funding with $1,379,000 of gas tax. After a low bid of$4,302,953, Tapani Inc. of
Battle Ground,WA started project work mid-March. Construction is now more than 60% complete
and will continue into November.
* * * Phase 2: 'N' Street to MLK Jr. Blvd., construction is estimated to be about $11,000,000 and
is scheduled to be funded with BUILD Grant or TBD funds, TIB Grant, and Stormwater and Water
Enterprise Funds. Huibregtse Louman and Associates (HLA) is designing the project. 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. Phase 2B will perform the
construction from 'I' Street to 'N' Street. With the establishment of the Transportation Benefit
District (TBD), a source of funding for the project has been established, as this project is included
on the TBD list of projects. We continue to seek for other grant funding and will re-apply for a TIB
grant. HLA is in the process of completing the design.
Early this year we applied for an INFRA Grant, (federal funds), to complete the remaining project
construction of N. 1' Street southerly to MLK Jr. Blvd.
In July we applied for a federal BUILD grant of$23,400,000 which would include N. 1st, "I" St. to
MLK Jr. Blvd and the East-West Corridor from 1"Street to approximately 7th Streets
* **Due to the passing of/-976 we will have to find a new funding source
There hasn't been news of awards of BUILD grants yet
♦ Projected completion dates: FY2019 (and later)
Cascade Mill Redevelopment Project
This project includes multiple tasks to redevelop the former 225-acre Boise Cascade Mill. Yakima
was awarded $23,446,000 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 IJR 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
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1-82 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 1-82, 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 7'h Street. The design of the extension of Bravo Company Boulevard
is about 90% complete. We are still working with the property owners on acquiring the
right of way necessary to construct this section of the roadway. Due to the Yakama Nation
appeal of the SEPA, it has been determined to perform NEPA on the entire East-West
Corridor/Bravo Company Blvd. Roadway Yakima County will be the lead agency and
NEPA will be performed under FHWA direction. The City is participating in the NEPA is a
vital project sponsor. On May 2', a second meeting was held with the Yakama Nation
and other relative agencies as NEPA stake holders to continue work on the NEPA for the
roadways and associated landfill cleanup. It is still hopeful that NEPA will be completed
in early 2020, and construction of Bravo Company Blvd. could begin later that year. The
City is working closely with the DOE and is close to a conclusion of a plan to cleanup under
the proposed roadways and associated landfill.
3. Preliminary Design and alignment of "East-West Corridor Road" - Yakima County project
lead for the portion that will stretch from the extended Bravo Company Boulevard to
Butterfield Road in Terrace Heights. 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
County portion of this project. SEPA review is scheduled for the portion that is under City
purview. On April 17'h, an open-house / "listening session" was held for the public to
provide project information and collect feedback from the community regarding the
proposed improvements. Approximately 100 people were in attendance.
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. On June 19, 2018, the City signed the Agreed Order (AO) with the Department of
Ecology for the cleanup of the site. The AO became official on July 10'h. The City is in the
process of developing the draft Interim Action Work Plan, which is required by the AO.
5 We applied for a $23,400,000 federal BUILD grant which would construct part of the East-
West Corridor from 1st Street to approximately 7'h'Street;-and it would include North 1s'
Street Corridor Revitalization - 'I'-Street toMLK Jr. Blvd. (Phase 2).
6. The Yakama Nation withdrew their lawsuit after the city withdrew the determination of non
significance. The city is on a path toalleviate the concerns expressed by the Yakama
Nation and is going through the formal process to ensure the project complies with NEPA.
♦ Projected completion dates:
• Fair Avenue Roundabout completed: 1st Quarter 2016.
• IJR Approval: 1s' Quarter 2017.
• Landfill cleanup: The interim action plan should be completed in late 2018.
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• North-South Boulevard (Bravo Company Boulevard): 90%design plans have been
completed and it is anticipated that this project will go to bid early 2019.
• 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.
Fruitvale/34`h Avenue and River Road/34`h 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 have been obligated and the design has begun in earnest. We have met with
employees from WSDOT Traffic Headquarters to discuss the design. They suggested many minor
modifications to improve the functionality of the roundabouts, which have been made. We are
continuing to design the project and have determined the area of potential effects, which is
necessary to complete the environmental documentation. Right-of-way acquisition has started.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 4'h Quarter 2020
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 60%design plans for this project and a Property Owner's Meeting
was held on February 6, 2018. Following the Stakeholder's Meeting, we met twice with the
landowners that live near the project to get their input. Following the second meeting, which was
held on July 6, 2018, we believe that we have an alignment that will address their issues. Yakima
County has completed additional needed surveying. We plan on meeting with Cowiche Canyon
Conservancy and William O. Douglas representatives along with Perteet Engineering to determine
the"final" proposed alignment prior to setting up a meeting with Cowiche Canyon property owners.
Funds for the construction are now available from the State Legislature, construction will take
place in FY2020 at the earliest We are working on r/way ownership determination prior to
proceeding with determination of the final pathway alignment.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 4'h Quarter 2020 (or later)
Spring Creek Road- Soccer Complex
This project will reconstruct and widen Spring Creek Road, 36'h 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 and they are finalizing the 2' Phase.
TTC Construction of Yakima was the low bidder with a bid of$1,058,082.42. Construction started
April 29th and was substantially complete in September. Street lighting has been installed and is
awaiting Pacific Power to connect electrical service.
Bidding for the next phase of work will take place this winter after the JARPA permitting for the
wetland mitigation is complete. The 2"d phase of construction will begin next April.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 4'h Quarter 2019
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River Road, 34th Avenue to 40th Avenue
This project improves River Road from 34'h Avenue to 40'h Avenue by reconstructing and widening
the roadway to a 3-lane section, with curb, gutter, sidewalk, dedicated bike lanes, street lighting
and a storm drainage system. A $1,000,000 SIED grant/loan was obtained for this project.
Selland Construction, INC of Wenatchee, WA, with a bid of $855,652.14, started construction
May 8th and was substantially completed by the end of August. Street lighting,has been installed
and is awaiting Pacific Power to conned electrical service.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 3' Quarter 2019
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 6'h Avenue, and continue southerly along 6'h Avenue. Paperwork for
environmental clearance has to be submitted specifically for this deficient crossing. No recent
activity.
♦ Projected completion: still on hold
Yakima Valley Trolley Improvements: Heritage Capitol Project 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 consists 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 Car Barn. Other work included interpretive
displays inside and outside the Trolley Museum, replacing 2 ineffective yard lights with six new
LED yard lights, Museum doors, etcetera
We completed replacement of the Museum doorways, matching historic construction and
materials. The interpretive interior and exterior displays have been installed There will be final
wrap-up and clean-up by YVT volunteers to complete the presentations.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 3' Quarter 2019
Complete Streets Projects - Transportation Improvement Board (TIB)
Funding
Using a Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) grant of$500,000, we are developing sidewalk
projects in five locations to build sidewalk near schools and where sidewalk is missing along
school routes.
The project areas are:
Swan Avenue: from McGuiness Park to Campbell Lane, south side;
(tying into sidewalk installed as part of Garfield SRTS project);
Race Street: from 8'h Street to Naches Ave., where missing;
(tying into sidewalk installed as part of Adams/Washington SRTS project);
Viola Avenue: from 4'h Ave. to 10'h Ave., south side;
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(tying into and adjacent to Hoover Elementary);
Powerhouse: from Robertson School to Englewood, west side;
Prasch Avenue: from 16th to 20'h Avenues, south side — r/way needed; (construct 2020).
(tying into sidewalk as part of the McClure Elementary SRTS project);
The first four projects will be constructed in 2019 and Prasch should be built in 2020.
Swan R/way is now completed, Viola needs one r/way strip purchased while Prasch r/way
purchases are under way.
♦ Projected Completion Date: 3' Quarter 2020
Transportation Benefit District (TBD) Projects (car tab fee revenue)
Using car tab fee revenues that the City of Yakima began receiving in 2018, and the list finalized
by Yakima City Council in December, 2017, Streets and Engineering Divisions have worked on
and are proceeding with the following projects:
1. Naches Ave. Sidewalk Project (Walnut to Pacific) - started in 2018 and will continue
through 2019 to remove problematic trees that are disrupting sidewalks, replant
acceptable trees, repair sidewalks add ADA ramps; $330,000. Tree removal is
complete. ADA ramps were installed up to Race Street. Expect ADA ramp installation to
be done by end of November; replacement trees are on order, planting this fall.
Remaining sidewalk repair to be done in spring 2020 Work is 70% complete
2. 4'h Street Sidewalk Project (Walnut to pacific) - will start in 2019 to remove problematic
trees that are disrupting sidewalks, replant acceptable trees, repair sidewalks add ADA
ramps; $197,000. Tree removal is complete. Replacement trees are on order. Sidewalk
repairs and ADA ramp installation will take place next year. Work is approximately 30%
complete.
3. Mead Ave Sidewalk Project (27'h Ave to 28'h Ave) —will fill in a missing one-half block of
sidewalk; Right/way is needed. $17,000
4. River Road Improvement Project(34th Ave to 40'h`Ave) started in May, 2019 to widen
the roadway, grind & overlay, add street lighting, add sidewalk, bike lanes, curb, gutter,
stormwater system; $118,000 (TBD funds to cover the SIED.loan). Work is 90%
complete.
5. North 1st Street Revitalization Phase 2, "N" Street to "I" Street— ON HOLD would
have started in Spring of 2020 to upgrade water main and add stormwater system,
sidewalk, curb, gutter ADA ramps, grind & overlay of road, upgrade/addition of street and
ped lighting - $963,000 (Would have been funded by TBD funds through a 20-year bond).
♦ Projected completion: Due to passing of/-976 we will have to find a new funding source.
Yakima Convention Center Expansion
This project was established for the North Expansion of the Yakima Convention Center. The
expansion is approximately 18,250SF with an additional 8,000SF renovation. Construction will
begin this winter and last for 12-15 months. Bids were opened on 10/31/2019. The low bidder
has not yet been determined as that depends on which additive bid items are selected that were
part of the bidding packet as advertised. Bids came in within budget and after additive selection
will remain within budget. The contract award will be going to City Council on November 19'h
♦ Projected completion: 3' Quarter2021
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Water/Irrigation Division Capital Improvements Projects
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. City has budgeted $700,000 in 2019. A Cultural Survey was conducted and submitted. 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
was held to review model results and suggested modifications to the design. Currently applying
for "in river" permits and working with Yakima County on SEPA and Shoreline permits. Contract
addendum implemented to complete re-submission and re-design to meet Corps of Engineers
requirements. Comments were received from Corps of Engineers and redesign has been
complete and submitted.
♦ Projected completion date: 4'h Quarter FY 2020
Nelson Dam Replacement
This project will consolidate the river diversions for Fruitvale Canal, Naches Cowiche Canal and
Old Union 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 (BOR),
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Yakima County, National Marine Fisheries Service,
Yakama Nation and Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) on project design and options. A
water right change in point of diversion has been approved by Ecology. An Interlocal Agreement
with Yakima County is in place to fit with their flood plain restoration projects. Stakeholders
meetings are being held to determine possible design options. Currently budgeting $5,000,000 in
2019, with balance of project in 2020 -- $4.7M from County; $6M Bond; CIP reserves. BOR, BPA
and Yakima Basin Integrated Plan funding to be determined. A $1.8M design and permitting
contract is in place with HDR Engineering. Final design and bid documents are scheduled to be
complete in December 2020.
Projected completion date: 4'h Quarter FY 2021
Hathaway Street Waterline Replacement Project
This project installed 2,650 ft. of 12-inch DI waterline Hathaway Street between N. 6'h Ave. and
N. 16th Ave., including crossings, services, valves and hydrants. The existing 16-inch OD Steel
water main has deteriorated and required periodic repair due to leaks. Replacement of the line
reduces unscheduled repairs, as well as improve system operation. The project was
coordinated with Wastewater Division improvements along the same portion of Hathaway
Street.
HLA Engineering and Surveying, Inc. completed the project design and specifications. Sealed
bids were received from five (5) contractors and opened on November 30, 2018, with a low bid
of$1,106,021.39 being offered by P.O.W. Contracting, Inc. of Pasco, WA. On July 3, 2019 the
project was deemed Substantially Complete and all work is 100% complete. Final project close-
out is being completed.
Projected completion date: 4'h Quarter FY 2019
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Wastewater Division Capital Improvements Projects
Pipe Rehabilitation - General
The Wastewater Division has identified pipeline segments that need to be rehabilitated or
replaced. In addition, the Wastewater Division identified areas where new manholes are needed
for access in order to perform the required maintenance on existing sewer pipes. Budget was
approved in 2017 to start a pipeline rehabilitation program to address these issues. The City
awarded a Professional Services Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. to
provide engineering services specific to the identified needs through 2019.
2019 Scheduled Projects:
Wastewater Collection System Improvements — Priority 1
1750 LF of sewer pipe rehabilitation with 14 new manholes in various locations;
DW Excavating of Davenport, WA was awarded this project for $349,821.42;
Project is complete
Wastewater Collection System Improvements — Priority 2
7600 LF of sewer pipe rehabilitation by CIPP in various locations;
Insituform Technologies of Chesterfield, MO was awarded this project for$464,021.11
Project is complete
Wastewater Collection System Improvements — Priority 3
Project is underway (Hathaway Project)
Wastewater Collection System Improvements — Priority 4
Installation of approximately 1,340 linear feet of 12-inch diameter sanitary sewer main,
east from 52'Avenue, including five new manholes. This new gravity sewer main may
serve properties to the north and south, and provide a trunk main for sanitary sewer flow
from the west. This project is currently on hold due to easement acquisition
complications.
Wastewater Collection System Improvements — Priority 5
1100 LF of sewer pipe rehabilitation with 18 new manholes in various locations;
Project is in design phase, estimated to bid in Winter 2019/2020
These and future projects will stabilize current conditions of the city's wastewater pipe system and
reduce infiltration of groundwater which will save treatment costs and limit the need for upgrades
to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Future projects will be determined based on need and cost.
In addition to these projects, City wastewater crews perform point repairs, manhole rehabilitations,
and other maintenance projects that add to the stabilization of the pipe system and reduce
infiltration of ground water.
♦ Projected completion date: on-going
Hathaway Street Wastewater line Replacement Project
This project installed approximately 1800 LF of 8-inch sewer main in Hathaway Street between
N. 6'h Ave. and N. 16th Ave., including side sewer services. This project consisted of installing
new sewer as well as replacing a failing sewer line and relocating it in Hathaway where the
current sewer is located between 6'h avenue and 8'h avenue in backyards. This project removed
existing connections from the failing sewer line to the new line installed in Hathaway.
Replacement of the line will gives City Maintenance crews better access to the sewer main,
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reduces unscheduled repairs, as well as improves system operation. The project was
coordinated with Water Division improvements along the same portion of Hathaway Street.
HLA Engineering and Surveying, Inc. completed the design and the project. Bids were opened
on November 30'h, 2018. The low bid was awarded to P.O.W. Contracting of Pasco Washington
for$1,106,021.39. This project is complete.
♦ Projected completion date: 3' Quarter - FY 2019
Master Plan Updates
The Wastewater Master Plans for Sewer, Storm, and the Wastewater Treatment Facility are
scheduled to be updated. The respective 2013 Akel studies for the Sewer Collections system
and Stormwater Drainage system require updates due to significant private and public
construction projects as well as the 2016 incorporation of the legacy DID system into the City
Stormwater Utility. The Yakima Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (YRVVVVTF) has
undergone multiple improvement projects since the 2014 Draft YRVWVTF Masterplan.
Wastewater staff is preparing,consultant interviews for the three masterplans individually.
Consultant selection and contracts should be completed by years end.
♦ Projected completion date: 4'h Quarter - FY 2019
Wastewater System Mill Site Preparation Project
In anticipation of additional wastewater flows from the Mill Site Development, the existing
wastewater system in Fair Avenue from the Target shopping center to Beech Street needs to be
upgraded. This work will entail upsizing existing sewer main line and installing new sewer. Most
likely the project will be completed in two phases.
Best management practices will be evaluated in order to efficiently upsize existing active sewer
main lines in some portions of the project and install new sewer main in other areas of the project.
Current groundwater conditions as well as soil geology, pipe alignment, disruptions to the public,
scheduling phases of construction, as well as trenchless technologies will all be evaluated to
ensure the project is successful while mitigating impacts to business owners in the area and the
public.
HLA Engineering and Surveying, Inc. has been selected as the engineering design consultant to
design the project. Engineering continues on the project since January, 2019; construction is
anticipated in January of 2020. Estimated cost for the complete project is $2,500,000.
Projected completion date: FY2020
Catalyss Development Site Sewer Trunk Line and Storm Drain
Relocation Project
This project will install approximately 2,200 LF of new 12" gravity sanitary sewer through the
Catalyss Development Site that will allow the City to abandon the Carriage Hill Lift Station
located off of North 46'h avenue. Also included in this project will be the relocation of an existing
DID storm line into the roadway of the Catalyss Development Site.
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Bids were opened on September 20'h, 2019. The low bid was awarded to KLE, Inc. of Yakima
Washington for$461,931.23. This project started in late October and should be completed by
the end of the year barring any weather setbacks.
♦ Projected completion date: 4' Quarter - FY 2019
Stormwater Capital Improvements Projects
2019 Storm water Projects
This project addressed localized flooding by constructing six projects in different areas of Yakima.
Project locations as follow:
• Englewood Ave./N. 65'h Ave.
• Englewood Ave./N. 59'h Ave.
• N. 48'h Ave./Webster Ave.
• N. 48'h Ave./Modesto Way/Madera Way
• Summitview Ave./N. 7'h Ave.
• Mead Ave./15th Ave.
The City selected Perteet, Inc. for design and construction management of the project. Project
bids were opened on March 28'h, 2019. Low bidder was Wheeler Excavation, Inc. of Benton
City, WA, with a bid of $964,102. Construction started early April and is now complete.
♦ Projected completion date: 3' Quarter FY 2019
Northside Alleyway Pavement Proiect
This project will focus on alleyways between Cherry/Garfield and Lewis/Oregon that are failing.
We are reconstructing 4,000LF of the 15,000 linear feet of alley and alley approaches identified
in the North Alley Paver project as listed in the 2019-2024 Six-Year TIP.
In contrast to addressing the project's initial determination with dust abatement by applying
liquid dust control to existing gravel alleys, this project includes base preparation, the addition of
needed concrete alley approaches, then asphalt paving of alley segments. The nine alley
segments and associated approaches are bordered by Cherry and Garfield Avenues on the
north and south, and by Lewis and Oregon Avenues on the west and east.
Bids were opened on February 12, 2019 Of the six bidders, Wheeler Excavation, Inc.__of
Benton City was low bidder at$934,102. The work is anticipated to be completed in November.
♦ Projected completion date: 4'h Quarter FY 2019
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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION GOALS & W/M/DBE PARTICIPATION
Women, Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (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 Equal Employment Opportunities
(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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Proj Proj. Impacted Constrctn. Start Notes
Type No. Lead Division Project Name/Location Description of Work Project Lgad Divisions Date Status/Schedule 10/12/2019
New rights of way, public Engineering, Streets Bravo Company Blvd. will be a boulevard-style street that
Bravo Company Blvd. extension being designed;
Special Projects utilities, roads, lighting, Joan Davenport/ &Traffic Eng., ° includes 2 more roundabouts. Design work includes road
1 CIP 2337 & Engineering) Cascade Millsite Parkway roundabouts, sidewalks, Bob Desgrosellier Water/Irri ation, 2020?? Project is 90%designed; after Yakama Nation design&realignment in vicinityof East-West corridor to respond
( 9 9) pathway, infrastructure 9 Wastewater/Storm concerns, withdrew SEPA,will continue with NEPA 9 9 to BNSF rail concern; p
Engineering, Streets
Phase 1: Entire Site Landau Assoc's, gathered data for evaluation of landfill
Engineering & Cascade Millsite Parkway Bob Desgrosellier/ &Traffic Eng., Entered into an Agreed Order with DOE 7/9/18.
2 CIP 2355 (Special Projects) (continued) (Joan Davenport) Water/Irrigation, tbd area and plywood plant site; DOE rejected Voluntary Working on the draft interim action work plan.
Phase 2: Southern portion Wastewater/Storm Compliance; addressing Yakama Nation concerns,
East-West Connector; New rights of way, public Engineering, Streets Yakima County is project lead; Consultant(H.W. Lochner)hired for
Special Projects "H"St. alignment from 1st St. utilities, roads, lighting, signal(s), Bob Desgrosellier/ &Traffic Eng.,
3 CIP 2336 & Engineering) to Terrace Heights; sidewalks, pathway, Joan Davenport Water/Irri ation, 2021? NEPA review underway after we dropped SEPA creation of design alternatives and
( 9 9) 9 ( p ) 9 due to Yakama Nation concerns NEPA review(environmental)
Through Yakima Resources prop. infrastructure Wastewater/Storm
City and County developing a plan to implement
Interchange Justification Report Working with WSDOT for WSDOT Const. WSDOT&FHWA have approved the IJR;
Special Projects Bob Desgrosellier/ Engineering, Streets portions of the improvements in a phased manner
4 CIP 2356 & Engineering) ( I.J.R.)for modification of modification of Yakima Ave/ Joan Davenport &Traffic En timeframe in order to defer WSDOT changes to 1-82 and Design&Construction are up to the WSDOT.
( 9 9) 1-82 and Yakima Avenue 1-82 Interchange ( p ) g., 2022 ??? 9Design Funding in place for 2021
construction interchange portion early.
Engineering, Streets
North 1st Street Corridor Design and construction of We opened bids in December 2018;
Special Projects Bob Desgrosellier/ &Traffic Eng., Work to start Federal funding of$2.7 M in place for Phase 1;
5 CIP 2340 (& Engineering) Revitalization; sidewalk, landscape and utility (Joan Davenport) Water/Irrigation, 3/14/2019 Construction is 50%complete Tapani Inc. of Battle Ground, WA, is low bidder at$4.3M
Phase 1: 1-82 to'N' St. upgrades Wastewater/Storm KBA is performing Construction Engineering
Design&construction of Engineering, Streets
North 1st Street Corridor Phase 2b:
sidewalk, landscape and utility &Traffic Eng., 90%designed;
Special Projects Revitalization; spring 2020; HLA of Yakima is designer;
6 CIP 2390 upgrades; adding bike lanes Bob Desgrosellier Water/Irrigation, Design completion and advertising for bidders
(& Engineering) Phase 2b: 'N'St.to'I' St. Phase 2a: We submitted for a BUILD grant on 7/15/2019;
Phase 2a: 'I' St. to MLK Jr. Blvd. removing parking; relocating Wastewater/Storm, spring 2021 will be delayed due to the passing of 1-976
overhead utilities Private Utilities
Engineering,
7 CIP ? Engineering Wide Hollow Bridges Address corners with bridges Streets, ? County is working on this project on our behalf - They designed box culverts which will be
(Shaw Creek) and flooding Wastewater/Storm less expensive than bridges and function better.
YVT System Restoration Remove and repair approx. Engineering, 7 7 7 7 CarBarn&other work completed, $60K remains for We have to amend existing federal submittals to include the
8 CIP 2153 Engineering 6th Ave.vicinityYakima Ave. 100 feet of trolleytrack Bob Desgrosellier Streets track repair; Parkinglot pavinghas beenpaved proposed work within federal regulations
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Engineering,Traffic, Design is at 30%; We were awarded$189K in $190K in RNVay funds in-hand; We received 2023-2024 STP
E. Nob Hill Blvd&Fair Avenue, Widen intersection all 4 legs; Bob Desgrosellier/ Roadway-2023?
9 CIP 2143 Engineering Intersection Improvementspurchase r/way; new signal (RandyTabert) Wastewater, RNVay 2018 RNVay funds. R/VVay plans complete. construction funds; R/way purchases to begin;
p 9 Water/Irrigation y Search for construction funding on-going we are waiting for Rtway appraisals
Capitol Theatre Engineering, Several items completed; Carpeting completed in Replaced aisle lighting; added overhead cable runs;
10 CIP 2354 Engineering Safety Improvements Safety Improvements Bob Desgrosellier Capitol Theatre 2015&2016 summer 2016; other work is forthcoming Replaced main lobby, mezzanine&Robertson Rm carpeting
Work with DOE to test these Work with DOE and our consulting firm continues; 13th&E. Nob Hill - SOLD
Tiger Oil Properties Remediation: Bob Desgrosellier/ 56th&Summitview - SOLD
City properties, remediate soils Engineering, 24th&Nob Hill: monitor 4 more quarters;
11 CIP 2389 Engineering East Nob Hill Blvd; North 1st St.; and water as needed and then Joan Davenport/ CED 2015 DOE is exploring the plume extent as of 12/2018; 24th&Nob Hill-New sale pending; DOE gave us a
West Nob Hill Blvd sell to developers Bob Desgrosellier N. 1st has a lease to own thru Council; April 2019 $1.2M grant to do more remedial investigation;
N. 1st St. property- leased to own- pending further tests
Change creek alignment for Bob Desgrosellier/ The project is the 2,000 feet+/-of the creek Discussions have the anticipated work occurring
12 CIP ???? Engineering Lower Cowiche Creek Project better fish passage Rich Sanislo Engineering 2020?? from SR-12 downstream to the Naches River after the Nelson Bridge Irrigation Intake Modification
Economic Work continues on the collaboration of design, development
Curb, gutter, roadway, lighting Development, Phase 1 construction 99.9%complete;
Spring Creek, Sorenson Rd. Phase 1: 2019 and operation of a world-class Yakima Sports Complex
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13 CIPEngineering improvements: Spring Creek, Bob Desgrosellier Engineering, Remaining Phase 1 is connecting street lighting;
36th Ave. Road improvements Sorenson Rd&36th Ave. Streets, Phase 2: 2020 Phase 2 bids over winter, construct starting in spring consisting of soccer/multi-sport fields and
Planning, an indoor sports facility
Install new sidewalk in the Nelson Construction, Walla Walla,was low bidder;
???? Safe Routes to School Sidewalks: summer 2019; Safe Routes To School Program grant;
14 CIPEngineering Garfield Elementary School vicinity of the school. Bob Desgrosellier Engineering after school is out Bid was awarded at$207,000; Construction is 99.5%complete
(Locations forthcoming) Construction started 6/17/2019
Widen the intersection: This project is funded by: Project construction funds split btwn 2019&2020,
64th&Ahtanum Bob Desgrosellier
15 CIP ???? Engineering add a westbound RTO lane; Engineering 2020 Congestion Mitigation&Air Quality funding(CMAQ) design funding in 2018&2019;
widening and signalization add a new traffic signal Randy Tabert Design will continue upon receiving survey data; design funds obligated
Proj Proj. Impacted Constrctn. Start Notes
Type No. Lead Division Project Name/Location Description of Work Project Lead Divisions Date Status/Schedule 10/12/2019
Wrap-up work proceeds on"sub-projects". $50K of State Heritage Capitol Projects; matched against
Heritage Capitol Project Grant for Restore parts of the YVT Engineering, Trolley volunteers labor, improvements&$90,000 in matching
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16 CIPEngineering YVTrolley Improvements facilities and trolley system Bob Desgrosellier Streets 2017 thru 2018 Work covered a variety of construction disciplines that City construction funds; Museum interpretive displays,
couldn't be package into one large project. door replacement and parking lot lighting are being finalized
Install new sidewalk in the Survey data is complete: Project was selected&funded by State Legislature; Obligation
Safe Routes to School Sidewalks: 2020
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17 CIPEngineering McClure Elementary School vicinity of the schools. Bob Desgrosellier Engineering (summer) design continues; of PE funds complete. Rtway
(Locations forthcoming) Funding through Safe Routes To School Program purchase are under way
Cowiche Canyon Trail - from Construct 2 mile gravel pathway Funded by a$2M Connect Washington Grant. Perteet Eng. is designer. Design is over 50%complete; We
18 CIP ???? Engineering Powerhouse Road to the existingwith 2 bridges crossingthe Bob Desgrosellier Engineering 2020-2021 Received$200k in design funds; $1.8M in construction had 4 Project Stakeholders meetings; most recent: 7/6/18.
9 9 9 9 9 9 We are reviewing status of all rtway to determine final alignment
Cowiche Canyon Trailhead Creek funding is now available for 2020-2021. of pathway
Reconstruct and Widen roadway Construction is 99.9%; $1M SIED grant received; Sewer in River Rd. is being added;
River Road Widening Bob Desgrosellier/ Remaining work is to connecting street lighting; We submitted for and received approval to upgrade the street
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19 CIPEngineering 34th to 40th Avenues to 3-lane standard with curb, Engineering 2019
(Randy Tabert) Remaining project length will tie to the new classification from unclassified to Collector Arterial.
gutter&sidewalk roundabout(s)at 34th Ave& Fruitvale Blvd. This allows federal funding in the future
Complete Streets-5 locations; Construct new sidewalk near 5 Swan Ave, McGuiness Pk to Campbell Ln, So. Side.... Powerhouse, Robertson School to Englewood,West side
Bob Desgrosellier/
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20 CIPEngineering 4 sidewalks in 2019; schools where sidewalk is (Randy Tabert) Engineering 2019 Race St, 8th Street to Naches Ave.where missing.....
1 sidewalk in 2020 missing along school routes Viola Ave., 4th Ave to 10th Ave, So. Side...... 2019: Prasch Ave., 16th to 20th Ave. ( r/way needed)
N. 2nd St. Pkg Lot landscaping; Experimental landscaping to Bob Desgrosellier/ Engineering/ Experimental landscaping to reduce watering needs.
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21 CIPEngineering Pub.Wks.- Landscape Imprvmnt's reduce watering needs (Randy Tabert) Water& Irrig 2018 Both project locations are complete work at Public Works is 100%complete
Application for this project was successful for a$914K °
2 Roundabouts Construct 2 roundabouts Design is 30%complete;
Bob Desgrosellier/ Federal Grant. Remaining SIED funds from River
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22 CIPEngineering at Fruitvale Blvd& River Road (or double roundabout) Engineering 2020 WSDOT is providing design assistance
at N. 34th Avenue at this compound intersection (Randy Tabert) Road, 34th-40th Ave's.will be spent on this project; for this unique double roundabout
Pursuing Rtway when NEPA is approved
Intersection of: Construct signal Bob Desgrosellier/ This project was recently awarded from
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23 CIPEngineering N.Washington&48th Avenue at this intersection (Randy Tabert) Engineering 2020 Washington State Legislature
Roundabout at: Construct roundabout Bob Desgrosellier/ This project was recently awarded from
24 CIP ???? Engineering N. Washington&72nd Avenue at this compound intersection (Randy Tabert) Engineering 2020??? Washington State Legislature
Alley Paving-9 unpaved alleys btwn Grading and asphalt paving of Mike Price/ Storm Water; Improvements to 9 City alleys include, grading,1,590 Tons
25 CIP 2491 Engineering Cherry&Garfield north to south; & 9 blocks of alley; building 18 Streets;Wastewater 10/2019 Work is under way and may be completed in November crushed rock, 720 Tons HMA, 210 SY concrete sidewalk,
Lewis&Oregon Ave's east&west concrete alley approaches Bob Desgrosellier Engineering 18 concrete alley approaches, and related work
1,800 LF of placement of new
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26 CIPWastewater Hathaway St, 6th Ave.to 16th Ave. and replacement and new sewer Dana Kallevig Wastewater 2019 Work is substantially complete Construction includes the Waterline replacement project.
line&services
2,200 LF of new 12"sewer line
2499 that will allow WW to abandon
Wastewater/ Sewer Trunk Line&Storm Dana Kallevig/ Engineering/ Project to start late October 2019 and be completed by
CIP and 2019
Stormwater Relocation(Catalyss) Carriage Hill Lift Station. Randy Meloy Wastewater end of year
2500 Relocate DID Storm to Catalyss
development residential road.
CIP 2489 Wastewater Wastewater Treatment Facility Cleaning and painting inside Mike Price/ Wastewater 2019 Project scheduled to be completed in November 2019
Digester Cleaning Project Primary Digester 1 Dana Kallevig
Installation of new skid mounted
Wastewater Treatment Facility Gas gas drying equipment as well as Mike Price/
CIP 2484 Wastewater Improvements Project outdoor installation of a Dana Kallevig Wastewater 2019 Project scheduled to be completed early 2020
separate digester gas chiller
unit.
Replacement of three sewer
Wastewater Collection System lines not operating properly and Project in design phase. Expected to be ready for bid
CIP 2501 Wastewater Improvements- Priority 5 adding 18 doghouse manholes Dana Kallevig Wastewater Early 2020 early 2020
for maintenance access needs
in various locations
Dana Kallevig/
Wastewater/ Project in design phase. Expected to be ready for bid
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CIP Stormwater Collections Facility Upgrade Upgrading existing Collections Marc Cawley/ Wastewater Early 2020 early 2021
Maintenance Facility Robert Brown
Proj Proj. Impacted Constrctn. Start Notes
Type No. Lead Division Project Name/Location Description of Work Project Lead Divisions Date Status/Schedule 10/12/2019
Upsizing existing sewer in Fair
Avenue to accommodate added
Fair Avenue Sewer Upsizing and flows from Mill Site Project expected to bid in November 2019 with
CIP 2487 Wastewater New Sewer Install/Beech Street to Development and abandonment Dana Kallevig Wastewater Early 2020 construction starting January 2020
Mill Site of Tamarack Lift Station.Also
new sewer install from Beech
street to Spruce Street.
City's working w/USBR& HDR on fish screen/intake
options. Assessment received 6/13 w/design airs&
recommendations. HDR finalized report&options; met
stakeholders 9/13 to discuss options. Final HDR report
Water/Irrigation, based on comments. Stakeholder review on-going.
Move Point of Diversion Rich Sanislo/ USBR, Yakima Working w/Yakima County to review coordination with Applied to DOE for point of diversion change to Nelson Dam.
Nelson Dam Replacement/Fruitvale flood plan restoration project, and develop MOU to Point of Diversion change on public notice 7/13/12 and
27 CIP 2010 Water/Irrigation Canal Diversion Improvements (Improving Nelson Dam fish Dave Brown/ County,WDFW, 2020 utilize single consultant for design of overall project 7/20/2012. USBR project is out of funding. Water Division
screen for additional water) Mike Shane North Yakima (river modifications&diversion structure) Currently budgeted$8M in 2017 for project infrastructure
Conservation District budgeting$5,000,000 in 2019, with balance of project in
2020--$3.8M from County; $6M Bond; CIP reserves.
Contract approved for HDR for design services and
permitting. Design is underway, including wetland
delineation, geotech work, and project design meetings.
Water facilities impacted Mike Shane/ Water/Irrigation, On-going coordination with other projects(sidewalks,
28 CIP 2288 Water/Irrigation Misc. waterline improvements. bymisc. projects Emilio LopezStreets, Eng. 2019 seal) Majority of work to be completed by in-house staff.
p l p paving, chip
Working w/Golder&Assoc.for Hydrotech Eng Support
Services for design,permitting,funding, construction bid&
inspection support of new intake&floodplain stabilization
structures. Conceptual design for new river structures
provided 12/13;final design underway. Additional
Modification of river intake; stakeholder(TAG)meetings determine final design criteria.
Yakima County to survey area&water levels at intake for
Naches River WTP Intake Possible improvements in river Dave Brown, Ecology has issued a Watershed grant
29 CIP 2335 Water/Irrigation Improvements to maintain existing location Mike Shane Water/Irrigation 2020 additional information to stakeholders regarding design. for$250,000 for this project.
Modified design proposal provided to stakeholders.
and flows to intake Additional river modeling to be completed by Golder and
results reviewed by stakeholders. A meeting was held to
review model results and suggested modifications to the
design. Currently applying for in river permits.Comments
back from Corps of Engineers will require a bit of redesign.
Consultant working on JARPA permit
Consultant selection process completed. HLA Engineering
and Land Surveying, Inc. selected for multi-year project Coordinating project with Wastewater
Replace existing 16"OD steel design contract, Design is completed. Bid opening Nov. system improvements along same portion of Hathaway.
30 CIP 2463 Water/Irrigation Hathaway Waterline Replacement with 12" DI waterline from N. 6th Dave Brown, Water/Irrigation, 2018/2019 30, 2018. POW low bidder. Council approval scheduled Roadway to be rebuilt after completion of underground work.
Ave.to N. 16th Ave. Mike Shane Streets, Eng. for Jan.8, 2019. Construction is underway. Project POW low bidder at$1,106,021.39. Engineer's Est.
substantially complete on July 3, 2019. Project is complete $1,268,757.97
and working on final closeout.
Six stormwater projects to Randy Meloy, o
31 CIP 2469 Stormwater 2019 Stormwater Projects alleviate localized flooding from Stormwater, Streets Apr-19 Project physically complete. Construction at 100%. In the process of closing out the project.
intense rain storms. Mike Price
Paving nine gravel alleys&
reconstructing alley entrances.
Alleys located in area bounded Nine alley approaches on west end of alleys completed first.
32 CIP 2491 Stormwater Yakima Alley Improvements Phase 1 by Cherry Ave./Garfield Ave.to Randy Meloy, Stormwater, Streets Sep-19 Construction at 50%. Expected to finish in November. Grading and paving of alleys to follow. Remainder of alley
the north and south, and Lewis Mike Priceapproaches to be completed after paving.
Ave./Oregon Ave.to the west
and east.