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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-05 Transportation MinutesTRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 5, 2010 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. City of Tukwila Transportation Committee PRESENT Councilmembers: Verna Seal, Chair; Joan Hernandez and De'Sean Quinn Staff: Bob Giberson, Frank Iriarte, Robin Tischmak, Lisa Verner, Jack Pace, Gail Labanara, Peter Lau, Steve Lancaster and Jim Haggerton Guests: Jack Pawlicki, Luthfi Eddyono, Sidratahta Mukhtar and Diah Pitaloka II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. 2010 WSDOT /APWA Standard Specifications Staff is seeking full Council approval of an ordinance adopting the 2010 Standard Specifications as published by the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Washington State Chapter of the American Public works Association (WSDOT /APWA). The Standard Specifications are for road, bridge and municipal construction, and are updated every two years. These Standards must be used for all federally funded project advertised after April 1, 2010. The last adoption of Standard Specifications was in 2008. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 12 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Tukwila South Southcenter Parkway Extension Staff is seeking full Council approval for the Mayor to enter into several contracts and agreements and award a bid relative to the construction and appropriate funding for the Southcenter Parkway Extension project. Federal funds for this project have already been obligated, and the City has utilized a portion of those funds. Action needs to be taken on the following contracts and agreements. The Committee recommendation follows each item, respectively. 1. Authorize the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce Local and Community Projects Program for a grant in the amount of $3,980,000. This contract allows the City to utilize grant funds for project costs that have been incurred previously, dating back to 2005. Funds will be used for capital costs and must be expended by June 30, 2011. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 12 COW FOR DISCUSSION. 2. Authorize the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) Program for a grant in the amount of $6,000,000. This contract allows the City to utilize grant funds for project costs that have been incurred previously, dating back to 2005. Funds will be used for capital costs and must be expended by June 30, 2011. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 12 COW FOR DISCUSSION. Transportation Committee Minutes Aori15, 2010 Paae 2 3. Authorize the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for a grant in the amount of $2,000,000. Funds will be utilized for road construction only. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 12 COW FOR DISCUSSION. 4. Authorize the Mayor to enter into an interlocal agreement with Highline Water District for work that will be completed in accordance with the Southcenter Parkway Extension Project. The agreement calls for reimbursement to the City for related costs. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 12 COW FOR DISCUSSION. 5. Authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Puget Sound Energy for a project plan. The project plan outlines a detailed description of the work to be performed in relation to the Tukwila South Development as well as a work schedule and cost estimates. The work involves the conversion of existing overhead electrical lines to an underground system. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 12 COW FOR DISCUSSION. 6. Authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Puget Sound Energy in the amount of $241,400 for the conversion of existing overhead electrical lines to an underground system (construction contract for above project plan). UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 12 COW FOR DISCUSSION. 7. Authorize the Mayor to enter into Contract Amendment No. 1 with KBA, Inc. (Contract No. 10 -038) in the amount of $2,488,949.43 for construction management and design services related to the Southcenter Parkway Extension. These construction management services are within 15% of the construction bid award. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 12 COW FOR DISCUSSION. 8. Approval to waive immaterial bid irregularities and award a bid, Schedules A through F, in the amount of $16,030,030.64 to Scarsella Bros, Inc. for the construction of the Southcenter Parkway Extension Project. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO APRIL 12 COW FOR DISCUSSION. Committee members were complimentary of Attachment 9 in the packet (page 135) which outlines the project expenses and revenues. C. Boeins Access Road Bridle Replacement Staff reported to the Committee their intention to submit a grant application to the Federal Highway Bridge Program for replacement of the Boeing Access Road Bridge. The City has submitted grant applications for this program in the past, but has been unsuccessful. The State has a finite list of bridges that meet the criteria for replacement, and the Boeing Access Bridge meets those requirements and could qualify for funding through this program. There is a required 20% local match for bridge projects over $10 million. The grant application is due April 30. INFORMATION ONLY. III. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, April 19, 2010 5:00 p.m. Conference Room 1 Committee Chair Approval y KAM. Reviewed by GL.