HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_SS4 GrantKITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
2022 AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: September 6, 2022
ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the Board's signature on a resolution directing
submittal of the "Safe Streets and Roads for All" traffic
safety planning grant for Snoqualmie Pass.
BACKGROUND:
Public Works has been working these past several months
preparing a traffic safety planning request supporting
Snoqualmie Pass development. The grant is currently
estimated at approximately $600,000 and carries a 20
percent grant match obligation. Numerous stakeholders
have been party to preparing the grant application for
submittal. If successful, staff will work with stakeholders
defining various levels of match contribution.
INTERACTION:
Public Works.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize staff to submit the "Safe Streets and Roads for
All" traffic safety planning grant for Snoqualmie Pass.
HANDLING:
Return one original to Public Works.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution.
LEAD STAFF:
Mark R. Cook, Director.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION
NO.
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A TRAFFIC SAFETY PLANNING GRANT
SUPPORTING SNOQUALMIE PASS DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS: Kittitas County Department of Public Works (PW) continues working
with Snoqualmie Pass stakeholders attempting to manage ongoing traffic
congestion and safety concerns; and
WHEREAS: PW has spent several months discussing transportation improvement
needs with numerous pass stakeholders and private property owners; and
WHEREAS: The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently
issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for "Safe Streets and
Roads for All" traffic safety planning grants; and
WHEREAS: All pass stakeholders and infra -structure owners desire preventing future
serious traffic accidents and death resulting from increasing
transportation pressure at the pass; and
WHEREAS: PW has prepared a grant application consistent with requirements
contained in the USDOT "Safe Streets and Roads for All" NOFO.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Board of County Commissioners, after due
consideration, does hereby authorize submitting a "Safe Streets and Roads for All" traffic safety
planning grant to the USDOT supporting improvements at Snoqualmie Pass.
DATED this 6'h day of September 2022, at Ellensburg, Washington.
Attest:
❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Laura Osiadacz, Chairman
Cory Wright, Vice -Chairman
Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner