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KITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA SESSION STAFF REPORT AGENDA SESSION DATE: April 4, 2023 ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve the Resolution Authorizing the Chair's signature on the Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus for Intersection Corridor Safety Improvements, CRP 313-21. BACKGROUND: Kittitas County was selected to receive $416,000.00, through the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), to use for the Intersection Corridor Safety Improvement Project. After initial award, Kittitas County was approved for a funding increase to $536,900.00. This project will install solar powered LED embedded signs to enhance driver awareness of intersections and promote safety, along with upgrading outdated and obsolete signs currently in use. Example of signs to be included are "Stop" and "Stop Ahead" signs. Intersections have been selected based on criteria including traffic volume and crash history. HSIP funding is administered through the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Local Programs Office and requires approval for each phase of the project. INTERACTION: This Project Prospectus covers the Federal Funding for the construction phase which is estimated at $479,400.00. Public Works is preparing to advertise for construction of this work in May of 2023. Construction phase reimbursement requires the Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus to be signed and approved by the Chair of the BOCC prior to the start of construction. Public Works. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution Authorizing the Chair's signature on the Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus for the Intersection Corridor Safety Improvements, CRP 313-21. HANDLING: Return one (1) original to Public Works ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus LEAD STAFF: Josh Fredrickson, County Engineer