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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 4.H.
For Meeting of: September 21, 2021

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing acceptance and execution of a Department of Transportation 2021 National Highway System Asset Management Award for the Summitview Avenue Project
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works
Bill Preston, City Engineer - (509) 575-6754

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

The City of Yakima (City) was selected to receive funding through the Department of Transportation National Highway System (NHS) Asset Management program in the amount of $2,315,440 with no local match required.  This federal funding is to address roadways in need of repair.

 

The City has identified Summitview Avenue between 40th Ave. and 48th Ave. and between 56th Ave. and 72nd Ave. in the need of rehabilitation due to the degradation of the roadway after several years of usage.  Improvements consist of milling the top surface and replacing with an overlay, paving fabric, new pavement markings, and placement of ADA compliant curb ramps.  Making such improvements addresses City Council's Strategic Priority of Public Safety.   

ITEM BUDGETED:No
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution8/31/2021Resolution
DOT Grant Award Letter8/27/2021Backup Material