HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2021-084 Resolution adopting the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2022 through 2027 and amending the Transportation Systems Plan 2040A RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-084
adopting the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the
period of 2022 through 2027 for transportation improvements to arterial
streets in the City of Yakima and amending the Transportation Systems
Plan 2040.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima annually prepares, reviews and adopts a six -year
program for transportation improvements to arterial streets in the City of Yakima for the ensuing
six -year period, all as contemplated and required by the State RCW 35.77.010 and applicable
federal law; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima desires to amend the Transportation Systems Plan 2040
to ensure compliance with the Growth Management Act and the regional transportation plan for
the construction of arterial streets in the City of Yakima, all as contemplated and required by
State and Federal Law; and,
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on the matter, held at the regular meeting of the
Yakima City Council on June 15, 2021, with proper public notice as required by RCW
35.77.010, the City Council finds that the plan attached hereto should be adopted as the Six -
Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2022 through 2027 for
transportation improvements to arterial streets in the City of Yakima; and,
WHEREAS, adopting the Six -year Transportation Improvement Program and amending
the Transportation Systems Plan 2040 are in the best interest of the City and its residents; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The Six -Year Construction Program for the period of 2022 through 2027, a copy of which
is attached hereto and by this reference made a part thereof, is hereby adopted as the official
Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the City of Yakima, including proposed
amendments to the Transportation Systems Plan 2040 along with Street Improvements, which
are also approved.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 15th day of June, 2021.
ATTEST:
Sonya CIar Tee, City Clerk
Patricia Byers, Mayor
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 8.
For Meeting of: June 15, 2021
Public hearing to consider: A) Resolution adopting the Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2022
through 2027, and to amend the Transportation Systems Plan
2040; and B) Resolution amending the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element
Scott Schafer, Public Works Director
Bill Preston, City Engineer (509) 575-6754
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
A) Each year the City of Yakima (City) is required by state statute to update its Six -year
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for submittal to the Washington State Department of
Transportation. This plan must include all transportation projects for which state gas tax revenue
or federal revenue will be used.
The current plan for 2022 — 2027 contains a list of seven (7) funded projects that have yet to be
constructed. The seven projects include:
1. North 1st Street Revitalization — Phase 3
2. Bravo Company Boulevard — Phase 1
3. 72nd Avenue and W. Washington Avenue Improvements
4. 34th Avenue & Fruitvale Boulevard, and 34th Avenue and River Road
Roundabouts
5. Robertson Elementary School Safety Improvements
6. SummitviewAvenue Resurfacing
7. Box Culvert Installations
Attached is the complete 2022 — 2027 Six -Year TIP, which describes each project. The City will
continue to seek funding for the remainder of the projects included in the 2022-2027 TIP.
City Council and the public are welcome to add other arterial system projects to the list. The Six -
Year TIP project listing will be finalized at this hearing and sent to the Yakima Valley Conference
of Governments (YVCOG) after approval.
In order to utilize federal funds, such as those administered by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Authority (FTA), projects must be included in the
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Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is a prioritized program of
transportation projects, compiled from local and regional plans, along with the Washington
Transportation System Plan (WTP), which provides a backbone for developing projects for the
inter -modal transportation network in the State of Washington.
The STI P contains federally funded projects plus state and local projects that are regionally
significant. These projects have been identified through the planning process as the highest
priority for the available funding to the state's Transportation Program. Planning activities of state
and local governments are essential parts of integrated regional planning processes. Long range
transportation planning is a part of the comprehensive land use planning carried out by local
governments. Public participation is an integral part of the planning process at all levels. Local
agencies are required to develop and adopt a Six -year Transportation Program; holding at least
one public hearing during its development.
B) The City is required to amend the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities
Element by incorporating the adopted Six -Year TI P for 2022 to 2027. This will ensure that we
are in compliance with the Growth Management Act and that we are consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan as required. The amendment is limited to incorporating only those projects
that are adopted in the Six -Year TI P and is not subject to the "once a year" change required
under the laws of the Growth Management Act.
The Public Hearing notice has been provided to all Yakima -area media, including to Decides',
KDNA Radio, El Sol de Yakima, Hispanavision, Bustos Media, and El Mundo.
ITEM BUDGETED: No
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
D Resolution al2/2021 Resolution
D Resolution YUACP Capital Facilibah 5/22021 Resolutoo
D TIP 5'272021 Exhibit