In April 2015, the Yakima City Council established that development of the Yakima Sports Complex is an Economic Development priority for the City of Yakima. The City of Yakima entered into agreements with SOZO, a Washington non-profit corporation, for a public-private partnership to create multiple soccer fields, parking lots and related improvements.
It was recognized that improvements to the existing public streets in the vicinity of the proposed Yakima Sports Complex will improve public safety, facilitate access to the development and improve the neighborhood. SIED funds were projected to cover approximately 52% of the cost to upgrade the existing street network to urban standards.
Early this year, city staff used the state bidding process to advertise for bids. Four (4) contractors submitted bids with TTC Construction of Yakima submitting the lowest bid of $1,058,052.42. SIED grant, loan and utility funds will cover the cost of this phase of construction.
This 1st phase of the roadway improvement project will start at S. 38th Avenue and Sorenson Road, continue to north on S. 36th Avenue to Spring Creek Road and end at the northern entrance to the Yakima Sports Complex. Later this year, Phase 2 of the roadway improvement will be bid and construction will continue from the ending point up 36th Avenue to Spring Creek Road and continue to S. 48th & Washington Avenues. On both phases, roadway improvements will include road widening, curb, gutter, sidewalk, storm and sanitary sewers, and roadway lighting. |