HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2013-11-26 Item 2B - Grant Applications - Local Agency Bridge ProgramTO:
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Transportation Committee
Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
Grant Griffin, Senior Program Manager
November 22, 2013
Boeing Access Road over BNRR Bridge Rehabilitation
Project No. 99410408
Grant Applications for Local Agency Bridge Program
ISSUE
Authorize the submittal of funding applications for federal bridge funds through the Local Agency Bridge
Program commonly known as Bridge Replacement Advisory Committee (BRAC) Funding.
BACKGROUND
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is scheduled to make a Call for Projects for the
Local Agency Bridge Program in late November 2013. A number of City bridge projects have been identified for
potential grant funding and are listed below. Current City policy requires approval by the appropriate committee
before applying for grants.
DISCUSSION
The Local Agency Bridge Program consists of the following sub - programs:
• Replacement • Seismic Retrofit • Paint for Steel Bridges
• Rehabilitation • Scour Repairs • Deck and Joint Repairs
The Boeing Access Road over BNRR Bridge was funded for rehabilitation in 2012 and is currently in design. It
has been recognized that the nearby Airport Way Bridge is also a good candidate for rehabilitation funds and
the project estimates show that significant savings could be realized if the two bridges were rehabilitated at the
same time. The City would like to submit a BRAC grant application for the Airport Way Bridge and request an
early decision from WSDOT in order to obtain rehabilitation funds and construct the projects concurrently. If
successful for the Airport Way Bridge, only the Design Phase local match of $40,277.00 would be immediately
necessary and funds are available in the 2014 Annual Bridge Inspection and Repairs Project.
Airport Way Bridge Project Estimates:
Rehabilitation Federal Funds (80 %) Tukwila Match (20 %)
$1,633,000.00 $1,306,400.00 $326,600.00
Other BRAC grant funding applications include:
Seismic Program
• Grady Way Bridge
• Frank Zepp (S180th St)
Paint Program
• Beacon Avenue S Bridge
• Frank Zepp (S180th St)
Deck and Joint Program
• Frank Zepp (S180th St)
The Seismic Retrofit, Paint for Steel Bridges, Scour Repairs, and Deck and Joint Repairs Programs have
historically been funded at 100% with no City local match required.
RECOMMENDATION
Committee approval to submit BRAC grant applications for the four bridges listed above.
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