HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-1998PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES JULY 13, 1998
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:31 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Booth,
Committee Chairman Rich Wagner, Council/Committee member Gene Cerino, and
Councilmember Pete Lewis, substituting for Council/Committee member Fred Poe. Staff
in attendance were Public Works Director Christine Engler, Finance Director Diane
Supler, Senior Engineer Dennis Selle, Special Projects Engineer Jack Locke, Utilities
Engineer Dwight Holobaugh, Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen, Sewer Utility Engineer Jeff
Roscoe, Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw, Project Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Design
Engineer Joe Bangah, Water Utility Engineer Lara McKinnon, Water Compliance
Program Coordinator Chris Thorn, Transportation Planner Joe Welsh, and Engineering
Aide Pam Miller.
Guests in attendance were Jim Olson, CTE Engineers, and Councilmember Sue Singer.
II. ISSUES
A. ORDINANCE NO. 5119, APPROVES FEDERAL TEA-21 GRANT FUNDS WITH
LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS TO PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT THE SOUTH 277th
STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT
Selle reported that both the South 277th and 3rd Street SW projects have many funding
sources, and that each funding source has certain restrictions as to how the funds can be
used. City staff is working to maximize the leveraging of grant funding for these
projects, while minimizing local participation. Selle distributed spreadsheets showing the
funding sources for both projects. Matching restrictions were discussed and a question
was raised about how Council can be assured the City has adequate matching funds.
Wagner asked if the spreadsheets could be revised to reflect matching funds and that the
revised spreadsheets be brought back before the Committee.
Selle responded that matching funds are identified in the ordinances approving grant
funds and assured the Committee that staff is constantly monitoring funding for these
projects. Engler suggested that Engineering staff develop a summary table showing
funding sources and matching funds.
Ordinance No. 5119 approves the expenditure and appropriation of $4 million of Federal
Tea-21 funds for the South 277th Street project, and authorizes the Mayor to execute an
agreement between the City and WSDOT in the amount of $1,982,800 for design. The
balance of the funding can be allocated as additional grant dollars are secured or as we
progress to the next phase of the project.
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It was moved by Cerino, seconded by Lewis, that the Public Works Committee
recommend Council adopt Ordinance No. 5119, approving Federal TEA-21 funds for the
South 277th Street project.
MOTION CARRIED
B. ORDINANCE NO. 5118 APPROVES FEDERAL TEA-21 GRANT FUNDS WITH
LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS TO PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT THE SR 18/"C"
STREET SW RAMP MODIFICATIONS/3RD STREET SW GRADE SEPARATION
PROJECT
Ordinance No. 5118 approves the expenditure and appropriation of $3 million of Federal
Tea-21 funds for the SR 18/"C" Street SW Ramp Modifications/3rd Street SW Grade
Separation Project, and authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City
and WSDOT in the amount of $1,984,356 for design. The balance of the funding can be
allocated as additional grant dollars are secured or as we progress to the next phase of the
project.
It was moved by Cerino, seconded by Lewis, that the Public Works Committee
recommend Council adopt Ordinance No. 5118, approving Federal TEA-21 funds for the
SR 18/"C" Street SW Ramp Modifications/fa Street SW Grade Separation Project.
MOTION CARRIED
C. ORDINANCE NO. 5120, AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 5105, APPROVING
$1,500,000 IN STATE FUNDS FOR THE DESIGN OF 3P~ STREET SW GRADE
SEPARATION PROJECT/SR 18 - "C" STREET INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS
Ordinance No. 5120 amends Ordinance No. 5105, which approved an agreement between
the City and WSDOT for $1.5 million in State funds for the SR 18/"C" Street SW Ramp
Modifications/3rd Street SW Grade Separation. Since adoption of Ordinance No. 5105 on
June 15, 1998, the agreement has been modified to allow more flexibility for using these
funds for matching other project grant funds.
It was moved by Cerino, seconded by Lewis, that the Public Works Committee
recommend Council adopt Ordinance No. 5120, amending Ordinance No. 5105.
MOTION CARRIED
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III. CONSENT
A. AWARD CONTRACT 98-10, PROJECT C8015, 1998 PAVEMENT MARKING, TO
STRIPE RITE, INC., ON THEIR LOW BID OF $27,021.57
The Committee reviewed an agenda bill requesting Council to award Contract No. 98-10,
Project C8015, 1998 Pavement Marking, to Stripe Rite, Inc., on their low bid of
$27,021.57. A question was raised about the bid being substantially under the 1998
budget of $50,000. Staff responded that the City received excellent bids, and will be
submitting change orders to extend the scope of the work to use up the remainder of the
budgeted funds.
B. AWARD CONTRACT NO. 98-20, PROJECT NO. C8005, 29TM AND "R" STREET SE
SIGNAL, TO TRANSTECH ELECTRIC, INC. ON THEIR LOW BID OF $227,378.00
The Committee reviewed an agenda bill requesting Council to award Contract No. 98-20,
Project No. C8005, 29th and R Street SE Signal, to Transtech Electric, Inc., on their low
bid of $227,378.00. Staff clarified that the project will include 3-lane striping at the
intersection only, not down the street.
C. AWARD CONTRACT NO. 98-09, PROJECT NO. PR 603, SCENIC DRIVE PHASE II,
TO BRAD MASON TRUCKING ON THEIR LOW BID OF $267,352.02
The Committee reviewed an agenda bill requesting Council to award Contract No. 98-09,
Project No. 603, Scenic Drive Phase II, to Brad Mason Trucking on their low bid of
$267,352.02.
D. CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 FOR CONTRACT 98-08, PROJECT NOS. PR 613/591A,
WELL #7 & INTERTIE PUMP STATION
The Committee reviewed Change Order No. 3 for Contract 98-08, Project Nos. PR 613
and PR 591A, Well #7 and Intertie Pump Station. This change order to furnish and
install an underground filtration system for purge water from the well pump was
originally in the contract, but was pulled due to problems with the concept. This work is
included in the project budget.
E. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR CONTRACT 98-26, PROJECT NO.
C8047, CENTRAL STORM PHASE 1 C, AND PROJECT NO. C8048, CENTRAL
STORM PHASE 1E
The Committee reviewed an agenda bill requesting Council grant permission to advertise
for bids for Contract No. 98-26, Project No. 8047, Central Storm Phase 1C, and Project
No. C8048, Central Storm Phase 1E.
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It was moved by Cerino, seconded by Lewis, that the Public Works Committee approve
the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED
IV. INFORMATION OR DISCUSSION
A. STORMWATER DETENTION PLAN LANDSCAPE PLANTINGS PRESENTATION
(THE PORTICO GROUP)
Holobaugh reported that the Portico Group would not be giving a presentation at this
meeting; however, he wanted to apprise the Committee of an on-going effort the City will
be undertaking to improve drainage ponds. The Auburn 400 ponds were recently
dredged to improve conveyance, and they are now being re-vegetated to further improve
the ponds through shading. The City had Portico look at other main stormwater detention
ponds to determine how they could be improved. The objective is to improve the
function of the bioswales/ponds, keep them easy to maintain, and make them more
aesthetically pleasing and compatible to neighborhoods. The Portico Group will give a
presentation to the Committee at a future meeting.
B. "B" STREET LID STATUS
For the purpose of these minutes, this item was discussed after Item C.
Jack Locke gave a status report on LID No. 347, B Street NW. Locke reminded
Committee members that the Council had approved a hearing on the final assessment roll
for LID No. 347, which was recommended to remain the same as the preliminary roll,
with the cost capped at $751,000. At a recent meeting, some property owners informed
staff that they have wetlands on their property and asked that they not be assessed for
them. Locke reviewed options for dealing with the wetland issue. Since assessments can
only be adjusted down at the public hearing, one option would be to reduce the
assessments against those owners whose property contains wetlands. This would reduce
the amount of the assessment roll, and increase the City's participation, by $47,075.
Another option would be to readvertise and raise the assessments of those property
owners who do not have wetlands; however, cost of readvertising and possible litigation
costs must be taken into consideration when deliberating this option.
The Committee concurred with Engineering staff that it would be most expedient and in
the best interest of keeping this project moving to increase City participation and lower
the assessments of those property owners who have wetlands on their property.
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C. AUBURN WAY SOUTH SEWER STUDY
Roscoe indicated the study area on a map, and asked if the Committee had any questions
on the study, which looks at sewer improvements on Auburn Way South. A question was
asked about illegal crossovers, and Roscoe stated that staff is researching costs of smoke
testing to investigate infiltration. Cost sharing with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and
delineation of their flows were also discussed.
D. 6-YEAR TIP
Mullen distributed copies of the 6-Year TIP, which reflected moving the Kersey/Oravetz
Signal project to 1999 as requested by Committee members at their previous meeting. A
question was raised in regard to moving the F Street SE Project (4th SE to Auburn Way
South) from 2000 to 1999. Staff said it would be to the City's advantage to wait until the
outcome of the M Street Grade Separation is determined, as F Street would be part of an
interim bypass and could be paid for with funds from that project. It was noted that the
Academy Drive bypass is no longer on the TIP. Staff reported that WSDOT is now the
lead on the project; however, Auburn will be involved in the study. The Committee
asked why the Kersey Road Project (Oravetz to 53rd) was shown for 2002, when last
year's TIP had the project listed for 2001. The Committee directed staff to take another
look at the TIP to see if this project could be moved forward and to place the TIP on the
agenda for their July 27 meeting.
E. SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTION OF ENGINEER DESIGN STANDARDS
Mullen reported that the schedule has been revised due to changes to the subdivision
ordinance that occurred as a result of the Transportation Plan. The standards were to go
before Council on August 3; however, they must now go back to the Planning
Commission prior to going before Council in September.
F. 3rd STREET SW GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT LIPDATE
Ingrid Gaub, Project Engineer for the 3rd Street SW Grade Separation Project, was
introduced to the Committee. Gaub reported that some changes have been made to the
design of the ramp. The biggest change was breaking the large bridge structure into
smaller bridges and using fill between the railroad tracks and C Street which will reduce
costs and make construction easier. These measures will save about $1 million in
construction costs. Total project cost is currently estimated at $27 million. Gaub talked
briefly about the recently complete value engineering study of the project.
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G. MID-YEAR BUDGET/CAPITAL PROJECTS
The Committee reviewed the Public Works Department's 1998 Mid-Year Budget
Adjustment and Capital Projects. It is hoped to bring the Mid-Year Budget to Council at
their next meeting.
H. TERRACE DRIVE PEDESTRIAN FACILITY
Terrace Drive is a three-lane road, 36 feet wide, with an 8' gravel shoulder. Selle
reported that initial plans for a pedestrian facility involved paving the shoulder and
extending the lighting. After studying the plans, staff is recommending a sidewalk in lieu
of the paved trail. The cost of the sidewalk can be accommodated within the project
budget. The Committee concurred with staffs recommendation to construct sidewalks
rather than a paved trail.
I. AIRPORT STORM DETENTION FACILITY UPDATE
Carlaw discussed alternatives that were evaluated to maximize stormwater detention at
the airport and reviewed an Alternative Analysis Summary. The two altematives that
appear to be most cost effective are to over-excavate the existing L-shaped pond and
cover with a wildlife repellent material and/or excavate new trapezoidal-shaped ponds
also covered with wildlife repellent material. The finalized report will be utilized in the
Comprehensive Plan update.
J. CONSULTANT REVIEW OF LAKELAND SOUTH UTILITIES
Selle reported that the City is requiring Lakeland to furnish master plans for their utility
systems. Lakeland will be charged for review of the plans, which will cover the cost of
hiring consultants to perform the review.
K. CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS
The Committee reviewed the Capital Project Status Report.
L. OTHER
Mid-Year Budget: Holobaugh explained that the Sanitary Sewer Utility had budgeted
revenue from the sale of the Goedecke property; however, at this point in time, the
property may not sell. This will have an impact on the sanitary sewer budget, but the
utility will still be in good shape, and there is the possibility that the future value of the
property could be greater than its present value.
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IA2 Joint Meeting: Wagner said he had received a copy of a letter dated June 17 from
Hammond Collier Wade delineating questions to be covered at a joint meeting of the IA2
partners. Holobaugh replied that a joint meeting will not be held until we have answers
to their questions. Covington and Water District 111 have been advised that the meeting
will not be held until late August or early September.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works Committee, the meeting
was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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