HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2024-055 Resolution accepting a Department of Transportation Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Program grant award for Fred Meyer Active Transportation Pathway Project 2780 RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-055
A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance and execution of a state grant program
agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for
the Fred Meyer Active Transportation Pathway Project 2780.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (City) is improving the functionality and safety of the Fruitvale
Boulevard and 40th Avenue Intersection as part of the Fred Meyer Active Transportation Pathway
Project 2780 (Project); and
WHEREAS, improvements include constructing a roundabout at the intersection of
40th Ave and Fruitvale Boulevard, RRFBs, ADA curb ramps, and pedestrian and bicycle
crossings and path; and
WHEREAS, the City has worked collaboratively with the Washington State Department
of Transportation (WSDOT) and the William 0 Douglas Trail Foundation to develop the area
for improve multimodal connections in north Yakima around the Fred Meyer location; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima was selected to receive $1,630,904, in state funding
through the WSDOT 2023-25 Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Program which requires no local
match for the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City of Yakima and
its residents to accept and execute the grant agreement with WSDOT for the Fred Meyer Active
Transportation Pathway Project 2780, and authorize the City Manager to take all necessary steps
to execute the grant agreement, necessary contracts, and administer the funds received from
WSDOT; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the Washington State Department
of Transportation (WSDOT) grant, not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Thirty Thousand Nine
Hundred and Four Dollars ($1,630,904.00) as described in the Grant Program Agreement, and
directed to take all necessary steps to secure the funding for the Project.
Section 2. The appropriate administrative officials of the City are hereby authorized to receive
monies and to expend the same as authorized by the WSDOT award.
Section 3. The City Manager, or his designee, shall have responsibility for the administration of
said funds and expenditure of said funds received pursuant to the WSDOT award and the budget
submitted therewith for the grant.
Section 4. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute any and all contracts
necessary and not to exceed the budgeted amounts outlined in the agreement, and enter into any
other necessary agreements or documents to accomplish the Project funded through the WSDOT
award.
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Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or clause of this
resolution is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of the resolution.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd day of April, 2024.
'atricia Byers, Mayor
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.E.
For Meeting of:April 2, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Resolution accepting a Department of Transportation Pedestrian&
Bicycle Safety Program grant award for Fred Meyer Active
Transportation Pathway Project 2780
SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works
* Bill Preston, City Engineer
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City of Yakima (City)received a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program grant to improve the
multimodal connections in north Yakima. The City worked collaboratively with WSDOT and the
William 0 Douglas Trail Foundation to develop a practical solution plan for needs in the area of
40th Avenue and Fruitvale Boulevard.
The project will include construction of a roundabout, RRFBs,ADA curb ramps, and pedestrian
and bicycle crossings.
The state grant award is in the amount of$1,630,904 and requires no match.
ITEM BUDGETED: No
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
❑ ResciutUcn 3/4,2024 Resolution
0 Award Letter 2/29/2024 Backup Material
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-
A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance and execution of a state grant program
agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for
the Fred Meyer Active Transportation Pathway Project 2780.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (City) is improving the functionality and safety of the
Fruitvale Boulevard and 40th Avenue Intersection as part of the Fred Meyer Active Transportation
Pathway Project 2780 (Project); and
WHEREAS, improvements include constructing a roundabout at the intersection of
40th Ave and Fruitvale Boulevard, RRFBs, ADA curb ramps, and pedestrian and bicycle
crossings and path; and
WHEREAS, the City has worked collaboratively with the Washington State Department
of Transportation (WSDOT) and the William 0 Douglas Trail Foundation to develop the area
for improve multimodal connections in north Yakima around the Fred Meyer location; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima was selected to receive $1,630,904, in state funding
through the WSDOT 2023-25 Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Program which requires no local
match for the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City of Yakima and
its residents to accept and execute the grant agreement with WSDOT for the Fred Meyer Active
Transportation Pathway Project 2780, and authorize the City Manager to take all necessary
steps to execute the grant agreement, necessary contracts, and administer the funds received
from WSDOT; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the Washington State Department
of Transportation (WSDOT) grant, not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Thirty Thousand Nine
Hundred and Four Dollars ($1,630,904.00) as described in the Grant Program Agreement, and
directed to take all necessary steps to secure the funding for the Project.
Section 2. The appropriate administrative officials of the City are hereby authorized to receive
monies and to expend the same as authorized by the WSDOT award.
Section 3. The City Manager, or his designee, shall have responsibility for the administration of
said funds and expenditure of said funds received pursuant to the WSDOT award and the
budget submitted therewith for the grant.
Section 4. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute any and all
contracts necessary and not to exceed the budgeted amounts outlined in the agreement, and
enter into any other necessary agreements or documents to accomplish the Project funded
through the WSDOT award.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or clause of this
resolution is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect
the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of the resolution.
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ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd day of April, 2024.
Patricia Byers, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rosalinda lbarra, City Clerk
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Washington State Transportation Building
VI Department of Transportation 310 Maple Park Avenue S.E.
P.O.Box 47300
Olympia,WA 98504-7300
360-705-7000
TTY:1-800-833-6388
www.wsdot.wa.gov
June 22, 2023
Mr. Bill Preston, PE
City Engineer
City of Yakima
129 North 2nd Street
Yakima, Washington 98901
RE: Fred Meyer Active Transportation Pathway
2023-25 Pedestrian& Bicycle Safety Program
State Funding
Dear Mr. Preston:
WSDOT is pleased to advise you that the above-mentioned project was selected to receive funding through
the Pedestrian& Bicycle Safety program. The state funding is limited as shown below:
Fred Meyer Active Transportation Pathway $1,630,904
Scope: See attached project summary.
In order to meet state requirements,the following are required:
• Project expenditures incurred before receiving notice from Local Programs of state fund
authorization are not eligible for reimbursement.
• Please refer to the Local Programs webpage for detailed authorization information, including:
(https://wsdot.wa.gov/business-wsdot/support-local-programs)
I Local Agency Guidelines(LAG)manual for detailed requirements.
I Transportation Improvement Program(TIP)and Statewide Transportation Improvement
Program(STIP)amendments, as applicable.
I Funding and billing forms;and
✓ Local Project Report required to be completed by the end of June and December each year.
To access the database,you will need an account name and password. Your account name is
Yakima and your password is Yakim007. The password is case sensitive.
As a reminder,Local Programs encourages all agencies to submit monthly progress billings to ensure timely
reimbursement of eligible expenditures.
For assistance,please contact your Region Local Programs Engineer,Randy Giles, at(509) 577-1780 or
Randv.Giles(a,wsdot.wa.gov.
Sincerely,
ay Dry:,P
Director
Local Programs
cc: Christina Wickenhagen,Executive Director,YVCOG
Randy Giles, South Central Region Local Program Engineer
Project Summary 5
Program:Pedestrian and Bicycle Program
Date:May 2023
Agency:Yakima
Project Title: Fred Meyer Active Transportation Pathway:Connecting Fred Meyer Shopping Center To
West Powerhouse Road Community And To Yakima Greenway, Naches,And William O. Douglas Trail
Systems
Project Description:Roundabout, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons(RRFB), New Marked Crosswalk,
Green Pavement/Bicycle Intersection Crossing Markings,ADA Curb Ramps,Audible Pedestrian Signal,
Bicycle Wayfinding Signs/Markings,Shared-use Path/Trail
Detailed Project Description:
1) At the intersection of N 40`h Ave and Fruitvale Blvd:
a. Construct roundabout with chicanes and pedestrian/bicyclist facilities and crossings
b. Provide RRFBs for crossings
c. Mark crosswalks through splitter islands on all four legs
d. Mark green cross bikes through splitter islands to indicate trail linkages
e. Construct ADA curb ramps where final crosswalk design connects to sidewalk
f. Provide pedestrian scale illumination for crossings
2) On south side of US 12 eastbound offramp(WSDOT ROW) between intersection of N 40th Ave
and Fruitvale Blvd and west end of Fred Meyer Parking lot:
a. Construct approximately 1,235 ft of shared use path
3) From west end of WSDOT ROW portion of path along Fred Meyer easement to W Powerhouse
Rd:
a. Construct approximately 585'of shared use path
4) Other:
a. Install bicycle wayfinding signs and markings along project
Project Schedule:
Begin PE 9/23
Environmental Documents Approved 2/24
Right-of-Way Approved 9/24
Estimated Contract Ad 2/25
Estimated Contract Award Date 3/25
Open to Traffic 11/25
Design Complete(Design-only projects)
Project Cost and Award Amount:
Phase Total Project Amount Requested Amount Awarded
Cost
Preliminary Engineering $300,000. $300,000 $300,000
Right-of-Way $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
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Construction $1,230,904 $1,230,904 $1,230,904 6
Total $1,630,904 $1,630,904
$1,630,904
If you agree to the project summary described above, please sign below and return to Charlotte
Clavbrooke or Brian Wood.
Concurrence: I agree to the project summary described above.
Approving Authority Name(Print): 48E4r W. 1-1j1-4-724 So.\/
Approving Authority Signature: •- Wa.A.,441,40_______,
Date: 3` 2.2_f to Z3
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