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City of Tukwila
Transportation Committee
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE -
Meeting Minutes
August 27, 2013 5:15 p.m. Conference Room #1
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair; Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson
Staff: David Cline, Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Cyndy Knighton, Gail Labanara,
Peggy McCarthy, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER:
Committee Chair Kruller called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
I.PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
II.BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Acceptance of State Regional Mobility Grant
Staff is seeking Council approval to accept a State Regional Mobility grant in the amount of
$6,870,000 for the Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge over the Green River Project.
Design, environmental review, and permitting are underway, and construction is anticipated to occur
over an 18-24 month period. Per a Transportation Committee request of June 25, staff returned today
with additional funding information regarding the 20% local match required by the grant award.
Staff is proposing an interfund loan from the Water Fund in the amount of $665,000 to account for
lower than expected Park Impact Fees. This loan would be repaid by future Park Impact Fees. Cost
estimates are currently conservative and firmer estimates will be provided to Council as the project
progresses.
Committee members and staff discussed details and ramifications of the funding proposal as reflected
on the draft 2014 CIP page 12. The Committee requested that staff return with an alternate proposal
that reflects the $665,000 coming from the general fund, and both proposals will be reviewed and
compared at that time. There was consensus that the grant should not be accepted until the 20%
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match is agreed upon.
ADDITIONAL FUNDING INFORMATION.
B. Preliminary Draft Resolution Relating to Apprenticeship Program
The Transportation Committee is exploring the implementation of an apprenticeship utilization goal
for Public Works construction contracts. Committee Chair Kruller prepared a draft resolution based
policy for discussion. Staff spoke to the former and current Burien Public Works
Directors regarding the frequency of use there.
Committee members and staff discussed the language in the draft resolution. It was agreed that
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further review is needed and the committee will continue to explore this issue.
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III.SOUTH COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION BOARD (SCATBD) Meeting
Councilmember Robertson inquired about the state transportation budget deficit and possible impacts
to
Committee Chair Kruller shared highlights from the August 20 meeting, including:
Letter to Governor Inslee requesting a bipartisan funding package
Transportation 2040 project prioritization.
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IV.MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
Next meeting:
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH, Reviewed by GL.