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Home My WebLink AboutResolution_Prospectus_Intersection Safety ImprovementsKITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA SESSION STAFF REPORT AGENDA SESSION DATE: February 1, 2022 ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Chair’s signature on the Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus for the Intersection Corridor Safety Improvements Project, CRP 313-21. ___________________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND: Kittitas County has been selected to receive $416,000.00 through the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to use for the Intersection Corridor Safety Improvements Project. This project will install solar powered LED embedded signs to enhance driver awareness of intersections and promote safety, and upgrade outdated and obsolete signs currently in use.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. This Project Prospectus covers the Federal Funding for the preliminary engineering phase which is estimated at $34,000.00. Public Works is preparing to perform this work with County Forces in the Spring of 2022. This requires the Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus to be signed and approved by the Chair of the BOCC. INTERACTION: 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 two (2) originals to Public Works ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus LEAD STAFF: Josh Fredrickson, County Engineer BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR’S SIGNATURE ON THE LOCAL AGENCY FEDERAL AID PROJECT PROSPECTUS FOR THE INTERSECTION CORRIDOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CRP 313-21. WHEREAS: Public Works has received Highway Safety Improvement Program funding for intersection safety improvements at various locations including along Kittitas and Vantage Highways; and WHEREAS: The federal funding will be used for the preliminary engineering phase to design, develop and prepare construction plans and specifications for these improvements; and WHEREAS: In preparation to begin work in the Spring of 2022 Kittitas County Public Works is requesting the Washington State Department of Transportation release the federal funds for preliminary engineering; and WHEREAS: A Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus must be executed by the Chair acknowledging the project has been reviewed and is consistent with the County’s comprehensive plan for community development; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners, in the best interest of the public, does hereby approve the Chair’s signature on the Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus for the Intersection Corridor Safety Improvements Project, CRP 313-21. DATED on this 1st day of February 2022, at Ellensburg, Washington. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON __________________________ Laura Osiadacz, Chairman Attest: ☐ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik __________________________ Cory Wright, Vice-Chairman ☐ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz ___________________________ Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner ______________________________ Washington State Adftk MDepartment of Transportation Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus DOT Form 140-101 Page 1 Revised 04/2015 Previous Editions Obsolete Prefix Route ( ) Date 1/24/2022 Federal Aid Project Number HSIP OOOS DUNSNumber 01-020-2547 Lo I Agency CRP 313-21/ RC2196 ( WSDOT Federal Employer 91-601349 Project Number \ Use Only/ Tax ID Number Agency CAAgency Federal Program Title Kittitas County Public Works Yes ❑ No ✓❑ 20.205 ❑Other Project Title Start Latitude N VARIES Start Longitude W VARIES Intersection Corridor Safety Improvements End Latitude N VARIES End Longitude W VARIES Project Termini From -To Nearest City Name Project Zip Code (+4) VARIES VARIES Ellensburg, WA 98926-7129 Begin Mile Post End Mile Post Length of Project Award Type VARIES VARIES N/A 0✓ Local ❑ Local Forces ❑ State ❑ Railroad Route ID Begin Mile Point End Mile Point City Number County Number County Name VARIES VARIES 19 Kittitas WSDOT Region Legislative District(s) Congressional District(s) Urban Area Number South Central Region 13 8 Total Local Agency Phase Start Phase Estimated Cost Funding Federal Funds Date Nearest Hundred Dollar Nearest Hundred Dollar Nearest Hundred Dollar Month Year P.E. 34,000 34,000 02/2022 R/W Const. 382,000 382,000 09/2022 Total 416,000 416,000 Description of Existing Facility (Existing Design and Present Condition) Roadway Width Number of Lanes VARIES VARIES Multiple all -way and T -intersections have been identified with high accident frequency, low visibility, high ADT as well as outdated and failing equipment throughout the County. Description of Proposed Work Description of Proposed Work (Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary) Add/upgrade signing with LED's for intersections and school zones, also includes associated ADA and utility work as needed. Local Agency Contact Person Title Phone Darren Case Construction Manager 509-962-7019 Mailing Address City State Zip Code 411 N. Ruby, Suite 1 Ellensburg WA 98926 By Approving Authority Project Prospectus Title County Engineer DateZg Sqv ZoZZ DOT Form 140-101 Page 1 Revised 04/2015 Previous Editions Obsolete Agency Project Title Date Kittitas County Public Works Intersection Corridor Safety Improvements 1/24/2022 Type of Proposed Work Project Type (Check all that Apply) Roadway Width Number of Lanes ❑ New Construction ❑ Path / Trail ❑ 3-R VARIES VARIES ❑ Reconstruction ❑ Pedestrian / Facilities ❑ 2-R ❑ Railroad ❑ Parking ❑✓ Other ❑ Bridge Geometric Design Data Description Through Route Crossroad ❑ Principal Arterial ❑ Principal Arterial Federal ❑ Urban Minor Arterial ❑ Urban ❑✓ Minor Arterial Functional L Rural � Collector � Rural Z Collector Classification ❑ NHS W1 Major Collector ❑ NHS Major Collector 0 Minor Collector Minor Collector 0 Local Access Local Access Terrain ❑ Flat ❑ Roll ❑ Mountain ❑ Fiat ❑ Roll ❑ Mountain Posted Speed Varies Design Speed Varies Existing ADT Varies Design Year ADT Varies Design Year 2022 Design Hourly Volume (DHV) N/A Performance of Work Preliminary Engineering Will Be Performed By Others Agency Kittitas County Public Works % 100 Construction Will Be Performed By Contract Agency Contractor 100 Environmental Classification ❑ Class I - Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)✓❑ Class II - Categorically Excluded (CE) ❑ Project Involves NEPA/SEPA Section 404✓❑ Projects Requiring Documentation Interagency Agreement (Documented CE) ❑ Class III - Environmental Assessment (EA) ❑ Project Involves N EPA/SEPA Section 404 Interagency Agreements Environmental Considerations None Anticipated DOT Form 140-101 Page 2 Revised 04/2015 Previous Editions Obsolete Agency Project Title Date Kittitas County Public Works Intersection Corridor Safety Improvements 1/24/2022 Right of Way ❑✓ No Right of Way Needed ❑ Right of Way Needed `AII construction required by the ❑ No Relocation ❑ Relocation Required contract can be accomplished within the exiting right of way. Utilities Railroad ❑ No utility work required ❑✓ No railroad work required ❑✓ All utility work will be completed prior to the start E] All railroad work will be completed prior to the start of of the construction contract the construction contract F-1 All utility work will be completed in coordination All the railroad work will be completed in coordination with the construction contract with the construction contract Description of Utility Relocation orAdjustments and Existing Major Structures Involved in the Project No anticipated or known utility conflicts FAA Involvement Is any airport located within 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) of the proposed project? [:]Yes 0 No Remarks This project has been reviewed by the legislative body of the administration agency or agencies, or it's designee, and is not inconsistent with the agency's comprehensive plan for community development. Agency Kittitas County Date By Mayor/Chairperson DOT Form 140-101 Page 3 Revised 04/2015 Previous Editions Obsolete