Resolution_PFacilitiesAgmt_City of Cle Elum

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The City is continuing to aggressively seek funding for the Phase 3 subphases. Kittitas County Conference of Governments generously contributed towards the 2022 Phase 3A improvements from Billings Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue. As evidenced by the Phase 3A construction, funding for Phase 3C can be used to leverage assurance to stakeholders and partners and continue crucial momentum towards completion of the entire Downtown Revitalization project. 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. Phase 3A and 3B will be completed this fall with the remaining construction work (including the Phase 3C project described in Question 1 of this funding request) from Oakes Avenue to Peoh Avenue is estimated at $10,444,000. The City recognizes the importance of continued momentum towards construction of the entire corridor and continues to aggressively pursue funding opportunities for future subphases. As First Street from Oakes Avenue to Peoh Avenue also serves as SR 903, WSDOT approval is required for all future subphases. WSDOT has reviewed and approved the Phase 3 design plans, and coordination with affected public and private agencies, such as WSDOT, Puget Sound Energy, Lumen, and Inland Networks has been underway since 2018. 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. There were no artifacts or features noted during monitoring. • 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 Determination of Nonsignificance was issued on December 20, 2018. No comments were received and the Notice of Action Taken was issued on January 29, 2019. • The NEPA re-evaluation was approved on March 23, 2022, and extends the NEPA approval to March 23, 2025. 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 • Construction administration services: 5 employees