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Arterial Schools Crossing Project Awarded to Holmey Construction for Over $1.2 Million
The City Council awarded a bid for the arterial schools crossing project to Holmey Construction Inc. for $1,239,505.49. This project will improve pedestrian crossings at 10 locations on arterial streets near schools. Although the bid was approximately 21% higher than the engineer's estimate, the city received an additional $520,000 from WSDOT's Aid to School program, bringing the total grant funding to $1,712,000, which is sufficient to cover the contract costs. Council discussed potentially incorporating speed feedback signs into future school projects.
Draft Active Transportation Plan Presented to Council, Focusing on Safety and Connectivity
The City Council received a presentation on the draft Active Transportation Plan, which aims to improve the safety and connectivity of pedestrian and bicycle networks. The plan was developed over 18-20 months with input from state DOT, consultants, community engagement, and stakeholder working groups. Key themes emerging from public input and technical analysis include improving safety, completing missing connections, and enhancing access to schools and parks. The plan identifies proposed improvements and studies, incorporating a Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) analysis, and outlines implementation strategies and funding opportunities. Staff recommended moving forward with the process, including a public hearing and future study session.
City to Apply for Federal Grant to Preserve Local Bridges
The City Council authorized the city manager or designee to apply for up to $800,000 for the Federal Local Bridge Program preservation grant. Staff identified three preventative maintenance projects that would be bundled into one application: Fancher Bridge over BNSF, Barker over BNSF, and Barker over the Spokane River. The proposed work involves applying a penetrating surface sealer to the bridge decks to protect them from moisture and chlorides and extend their lifespan. Applications are due August 7th.
City Council Approves TIB Grant Applications for Roadway Improvements
The City Council authorized the city manager to submit Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) grant applications for two projects: Pines Road from 32nd to 40th, and Barker Road from Sprague Avenue to the South City limits (around 8th). The applications will be in two categories: UAP (Under $1 million) and Complete Streets (Under $1 million). These grants will replace local funds already budgeted for these construction projects. An additional application for the Sullivan-Trent interchange project was considered but deemed not feasible for this cycle due to timing, though TIB encouraged future applications. The total requested grant amount is approximately $880,000 for Pines Road and $897,000 for Barker Road.
Mayor Highlights City's Progress: New Venues, Major Grants, Business Growth
Mayor Patton highlighted numerous positive accomplishments and news for the city, detailing them in her State of the City comments. Key developments include the successful functioning of the new golf course with a full slate of races attracting thousands of visitors and boosting local economy; construction of a new ice rink facility expected to open next summer, bringing more visitors and revenue; a $20.8 million grant for the Sullivan-Trent project, the third large federal grant for major regional transportation projects; the welcoming of new businesses like Dave and Buster's, Crumble Cookies, and the upcoming Trader Joe's; and significant expansion projects, notably Soltis's $200 million expansion in the manufacturing area. She praised the accomplishments as a result of collective efforts by council, community, and staff.
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