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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.I.
For Meeting of: January 4, 2022

ITEM TITLE:Resolution accepting a $30,000 grant from Supporting Investments in Economic Development for the Division & 3rd Ave Traffic Study Project 2598
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works

Bill Preston, City Engineer - (509) 576-6754

 

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

The City of Yakima is seeking approval to enter into an agreement with Yakima County for funding from the Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) program for the Division & 3rd Ave Traffic Study Project 2598.  The SIED Board has awarded the City a SIED grant in the amount of $30,000.  Total project cost is estimated to be approximately $30,000.

 

The City of Yakima recognizes that the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Division Street may be a barrier to economic development.  The project will conduct a traffic study at the intersection to determine if improvements are needed to facilitate current and future development plans in the area.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Economic Development
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution12/17/2021Resolution
SIED agreement12/17/2021Contract