The City of Yakima is seeking funding from the Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) Board for improvements to River Road in the vicinity of Chesterley Park associated with the proposed Aquatics Center. The application requests $500,000 in loan and $500,000 in grant. Total project cost is estimated to be $1,648,710. Annual debt service to repay the requested $500,000 loan for the SIED Board will be from Transportation Benefit District revenues.
The improvements include widening and reconstructing River Road from 40th Avenue to 34th Avenue. Another project to improve the intersections of 34th Avenue and River Road and 34th Avenue and Fruitvale Boulevard by constructing roundabouts is also underway. These improvements are needed to improve safety and provide better access to Chesterley Park and the proposed Aquatic Center. |