Resolution_PFacilitiesAgmt2022_City of Cle Elum

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The City is continuing to aggressively seek funding for each subphase in Phase 3, having recently submitted an application for construction of Phase 3B — Pennsylvania Avenue to Harris Avenue, Kittitas County Conference of Governments has already generously contributed towards a continued partnership to complete streetscape improvements on the westernmost block (original Phase 3A). Additional funds awarded as a result of this application would include improvements at the northeast comer of the First Street and Oakes Avenue intersection and along the north block of First Street from Oakes Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, to provide improved economy of scale and encourage a more competitive bidding climate for a larger construction project in spring 2021. This funding can be used to leverage assurance to stakeholders and partners, and present the standard of Cie Elum's completed block of improvements to future funders. 6. Explain how construction ready this infrastructure project is relative to design completeness and the permitting process. Design funding for Phase 3 was previously secured through a Public Works Board loan, and "shovel - ready" plans and specifications were completed for the project in November 2020. Due to funding limitations, the construction of Phase 3 will be completed in subphases. The remaining construction work (excluding the Phase 3A project described in Question 1 of this funding request) from Oakes Avenue to Peoh Avenue is estimated at $5,841,540. The City recently submitted an application for $950,000 to complete Phase 3B, and continues to aggressively pursue funding opportunities for future subphases. As First Street from Oakes Ave to Peoh Ave also serves as SR 903, WSDOT approval is required for all projects along First Street. WSDOT has reviewed and approved the Phase 3 design plans, and coordination with WSDOT has already been initiated to secure the required construction agreement for completion of Phase 3A. As the Phase 2 and Phase 3 project footprints are the same, many of the approvals and permits for the extensive environmental processes completed during Phase 2 also apply to the upcoming Phase 3 subphases. This includes: * Consultation with affected tribes. Tribal consultation was completed on March 26, 2019. No comments were received from tribes. * Consultation with Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). An extensive cultural resources survey was completed for Phase 2 at DAHP's request. The survey examined 53 potential historic properties along the corridor. Per DAHP's concurrence letter dated April 26, 2019, a monitoring plan was established and enacted during Phase 2 construction from March to August- 2020. ugust2020. There were no artifacts or features noted during monitoring. a Coordination with Department of Ecology (DOE). The SEPA checklist was prepared for and transmitted to DOE for the Phase 2 project in December 2018. The Final Detennination of Nonsignificance was issued on December 20, 2018. No comments were received and the Notice of Action Taken was issued on January 29, 2019. 7. Indicate the Estimated Number of Short Term and/or Permanent Jobs Created/Retained by the Project. In the shorter term, the City anticipates between 32 and 38 people will be employed during the four months of this construction project: One general contractor with 7-8 employees and additional subcontractors: • Roadway subcontractor (paving, bulb -outs): 8-10 employees • Sidewalk/Curbing/Planting subcontractor: 8-10 employees • Lighting subcontractor: 4-5 employees • Traffic control subcontractor: 4-5 employees 9