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Home My WebLink AboutResolution_Prospectus_Intersection Improvements ProjectKITTITAS 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solar powered LED embedded signs to enhance driver awareness of intersections and promote safety, along with upgrading outdated and obsolete signs currently in use.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 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR'S SIGNATURE ON THE LOCAL AGENCY FEDERAL AID PROJECT PROSPECTUS FOR INTERSECTION CORRIDOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, CRP 313-21 WHEREAS: Public Works has received federal safety funding for intersection safety improvements at various locations throughout Kittitas County, including along Kittitas and Vantage Highways; and WHEREAS: Kittitas County Engineering staff is currently finalizing design of construction plans for advertisement; and WHEREAS: In preparation to advertise construction phase work in 2023 Kittitas County Public Works is requesting the Washington State Department of Transportation release the federal funds for construction; 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. 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, CRP 313-21. DATED this 4th day of April 2023, at Ellensburg, Washington. Attest: ❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik ❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Cory Wright, Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Vice -Chairman Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner Washington State Adw GDepartment of Transportation Local Agency Federal Aid Project Prospectus DOT Form 140-101 Page 1 Revised 01/2022 Previous Editions Obsolete Prefix Route ( ) Date 3/29/2023 Federal Aid HSIP OOOS 607 DUNS Number 01-020-2547 Project Number Local Agency CRP 313-21/ RC2196 r WSDOT 1 Federal Employer 91-601349 Project Number ` Use Only J Tax ID Number Agency CAAgency Federal Program Title Kittitas CountyPublic 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 ✓� Local ❑ Local Forces ❑ State ❑Railroad Route ID Begin Mile Point End Mile Point1719 umber County Number County Name Varies Varies Kittitas WSDOT Region Legislative District(s) Congresslonal District(s) Urban Area Number South Central Region 13 g Total Local Agency Federal Funds Phase Start Phase Estimated Cost Funding Date Nearest Hundred Dollar Nearest Hundred Dollar Nearest Hundred Dollar Month Year P.E. 57,500.00 57,500.00 02 / 2022 R/W Const. 479,400 479,400.00 05/2023 Total 1536,900.00 1 1536,900.00 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 DZate��Zo23 DOT Form 140-101 Page 1 Revised 01/2022 Previous Editions Obsolete Agency Project Title Date Kittitas County Public Works Intersection Corridor Safety Improvements 3/29/2023 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 C Rural ✓❑ Collector Z Rural ❑✓ Collector �I�i��otication El NHS Major Collector ❑NHS Major Collector Minor Collector Minor Collector 0 Local Access Local Access Terrain ❑ Flat ❑ Roll ❑ Mountain ❑ Flat ❑ 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 NEPA/SEPA Section 404 Interagency Agreements Environmental Considerations None Anticipated DOT Form 140-101 Page 2 Revised 0112022 Previous Editions Obsolete Agency Project Title Date Kittitas County Public Works Intersection Corridor Safety Improvements 3/29/2023 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 existing right of way. Utilities Railroad ❑ No utility work required 0 No railroad work required ❑ All utility work will be completed prior to the start ❑ AII railroad work will be completed prior to the start of of the construction contract the construction contract OAll utility work will be completed in coordination F-1 All the railroad work will be completed in coordination with the construction contract I with the construction contract Description of Utility Relocation or Adjustments and Existing Major Structures Involved in the Project One location will have a power service disconnected, which will have to happen after the new solar LED signs are installed, and before existing signs with electric components are removed. FAA Involvement Is any airport located within 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) of the proposed project? ❑ Yes [VI No Remarks This Droiect has been reviewed by the legislative bodv of the administration agencv 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 01/2022 Previous Editions Obsolete