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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Date:
Resolution to Accept Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Funds for a Midblock September 4, 2007
Crossin on Auburn Wa North
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact:
Public Works Resolution 4237 $ 0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution 4237.
Background Summary:
The City received a state funded Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grant through the Washington State
Department of Transportation in the amount of $325,000 to design and construct a midblock crossing on
Auburn Way North near 28th Street. This grant does not require a financial match, but the City has
agreed to provide public education through media outlets and an enforcement activity for the new
crossing.
The grant will fund a midblock crossing with:
1. A pedestrian activated signal to stop traffic;
2. A median island refuge with railings to safeguard against crashes;
3. Crosswalk striping and truncated dome warning strips;
4. Advance warning signage; and
5. Lighting.
After the grant was awarded, the City became aware that Sound Mental Health, formerly located on 28~h
Street NE near Auburn Way North, was relocating to Auburn Way North in the vicinity of 42"d Street.
Sound Mental Health is a major generator of pedestrian traffic and transit ridership. Due to their
relocation, the City would prefer to construct the crossing on Auburn Way North in the vicinity of 42"d
Street. The City has submitted a request to the Washington State Department of Transportation to move
the location of the crossing and is waiting for a final decision.
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Reviewed by Council 8~ Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
^ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: ^ Building ^ M&O
^ Airport ^ Finance ^ Cemetery ^ Mayor
^ Hearing Examiner ^ Municipal Serv. ^ Finance ^ Parks
^ Human Services ^ Planning & CD ^ Fire ^ Planning
^ Park Board ®Public Works ^ Legal ^ Police
^ Planning Comm. ^ Other ®Public Works ^ Human Resources
Action:
Committee Approval: ^Yes ^No
Council Approval: ^Yes ^No Call for Public Hearing _/_/_
Referred to Until _/_/_
Tabled Until _/_/_
Councilmember: Wa ner Staff: Dowd
Meetin Date: Se tember 17, 2007 Item Number: VI11.6.7
AUBU~ * MoR~ THAN Yov IMAGINED
RESOLUTION NO. 4237
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AMID-BLOCK
CROSSING ON AUBURN WAY NORTH
WHEREAS, the City desires to increase pedestrian safety; and
WHEREAS, amid-block crossing with a pedestrian activated signal, median
refuge, and other safety features will provide a safer environment for pedestrians
crossing Auburn Way North; and
WHEREAS, the City was granted a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grant through
the Washington State Department of Transportation in the amount of $325,00 to finance
the design and construction of a mid-block crossing on Auburn Way North in the vicinity
of 28t" Street; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to relocate the future crossing from Auburn Way
North in the vicinity of 28t" Street to Auburn Way North in the vicinity of 42"d Street; and
WHEREAS, the City has been working with the Washington State Department of
Transportation to move the location of the crosswalk to the vicinity of 42"d Street due to
a change in the nearby pedestrian generating land uses; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to use grant monies to finance
safety improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Resolution No. 4237
September 4, 2007
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Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to accept the Washington State
Department of Transportation grant for $325,00 to design and construct amid-block
crossing on Auburn Way North in the vicinity of either 28th Street or 42"d Street.
Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized to implement such other administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this day of , 2007.
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
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Resolution No. 4237
September 4, 2007
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