The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2024-02-26 Item 4A - Update - 42nd Avenue South Bridge ReplacementCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor's review Council review 2/26/24 GL ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NO. 4.A. STAFF SPONSOR: ADAM COX ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 2/26/24 AGENDA ITEM TITLE 42nd Ave S Bridge Replacement Project - 90% Plans and Estimate (P&E) Update CATEGORY ® Discussion Mtg Date 2/26 Motion Mtg Date Resolution Mtg Date ❑ Ordinance Mtp Date Bid Award Mtp Date ❑ Public Hearing Mt p Date ❑ Other Altg Date SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Police DPW SPONSOR'S SUMMARY Staff will update Council on the 42nd Ave Bridge Replacement project and associated permits. REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. DATE: COMMITTEE CHAIR: LJ Planning & Community Dev. ❑ Planning Comm. RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADMIN. COMMITTEE COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: Comments: 2/26/24 MTG. DATE 2/26/24 RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION ATTACHMENTS Informational Memorandum dated 2/23/24 42nd Ave S Bridge Permit Table 1 2 City of Tukwila Public Works Department - Hari Ponnekanti, Director/City Engineer Thomas McLeod, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Committee of the Whole FROM: Hari Ponnekanti, P.E., Public Works Director/ City Engineer BY: Adam Cox, P.E., Interim Traffic Engineer CC: Mayor Thomas McLeod DATE: February 23, 2024 SUBJECT: 42nd Ave S Bridge Replacement Project - 90% Plans and Estimate (P&E) Update ISSUE Project update on the 42nd Ave S Bridge Replacement. BACKGROUND The 42nd Ave South Bridge is an important arterial that crosses the Duwamish River and connects the City of Tukwila to surrounding communities and resources. The bridge serves over 10,000 vehicles daily, as well as pedestrians and cyclists connecting to the Green River Trail, the Tukwila Community Center, the Tukwila Park & Ride, and the Allentown neighborhood. It was built in 1949 and designed to last 50 years; it has exceeded its original design life by over 20 years. In August 2017, the City received the 42nd Ave S Bridge Structural Assessment by TranTech Engineering LLC, which determined that, "...the existing bridge is both structurally deficient and functionally obsolete." It also revealed that the bridge has a sufficiency rating of 7.56 out of 100, which forced the City to implement vehicle load restrictions, reduced speed limits of 15 mph, and limited passage of one truck at a time - regulations that were implemented to reduce structural impacts and increase safety until the bridge can be replaced. The City applied for state funding to replace the bridge in 2017 and 2019 through federally supported grants programs but was unsuccessful in these requests. In November of 2020, Council awarded a design contract to TranTech Engineering, LLC (TranTech) to create an ad -ready design for the 42nd Ave S Bridge Replacement. The project received full construction funding ($31.5M) in early 2022 with grant awards from Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), the Local Bridge Program, and Move Ahead Washington. The project has since completed the industry standard milestones of the Type, Size, and Location (TS&L) report, 30% P&E review, and the 60% P&E review. ANALYSIS Throughout the TS&L report, 30% P&E, and 60% P&E submittals the timeline for ad -ready plans has been extended due to external permit review/acceptance delays. At the 30% P&E submittal milestone, TranTech's permit subconsultant began verifying what agencies require permit applications, but the permitting agencies would not field/take applications for permits until after the 30% P&E threshold was complete. With the transition to 60% P&E, permit agencies informed project staff that internal permit processes required additional time for review and acceptance. With a continuing understanding and external communication of the required permit applications and timeline, the timeline has now been adjusted to have advertisement ready documents ready in late 2026 or early 2027. For the bridge replacement, the project team is continuing to coordinate with over 10 different state and federal organizations for permit applications/acceptance. Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 3 City of Tukwila Public Works Department - Hari Ponnekanti, Director/City Engineer Thomas McLeod, Mayor Please see the attached table for a list of organizations and required permits. The project staff will also coordinate with multiple utility providers to relocate current infrastructure (PSE gas, Seattle City Light, and Tukwila Water). Given new specific details of the 90% P&E submittal, TranTech's permit subconsultant has the information needed to complete the required material for all the permits listed in the permit table attached to the info memo. The team has been informed by WSDOT that many of the permits happen in sequence and cannot be applied/awarded at the same time. The City continues to coordinate with our granting authorities. Staff have connected with WSDOT Local Programs, the WSDOT Bridge Engineer, and our State lobbyist to ensure that the obligation deadlines will be extended to match the new construction schedule. NEXT STEPS TranTech has submitted the 90% P&E for the City's review. TranTech's subconsultant will continue the application process for the required permits/environmental studies. FISCAL IMPACT This schedule delay is not projected to impact the project budget at this time. RECOMMENDATION Discussion Only. ATTACHMENT 42nd Ave S Bridge Permit Table Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov 4 42ND AVENUE S BRIDGE REPLACEMENT — PERMIT TRACKING TABLE UPDATED: February 16, 2024 Permit/Compliance Agency Status Estimated Agency Review Duration Estimated Permit/Approval Acquisition Notes SEPA City No update 120 days Q3 2025 Draft checklist on -hold per Section 4f & Section 106 consultations Shoreline Master Program City No update 120 days Q4 2025 Draft application on -hold per Section 4f & Section 106 consultations NEPA CE WSDOT No update 15 days Q3 2026 Preliminary NEPA form prepared for WSDOT kickoff (2/14/23). Section 4(f) — Green River Trail, TCC, Bridge, TCP(?) WSDOT Coordination with WSDOT ongoing 9 to 12 months if Individual Review required Q1 2025 Coordination ongoing based on Section 106 consultation with Tribes/DAHP. It is not yet known if DAHP/Tribes will concur with no adverse effect determination for the TCP, which would require preparation of an Individual Section 4(f) report and selection of a least harm alternative. Section 4(f) and Section 106 NHPA (below) are critical path in proceeding with NEPA and permitting. Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act DAHP and Tribes (WSDOT) Cultural resources report submitted to Tribes 2/16/24. 6 to 12 months Q1 2025 Compliance coordinated through WSDOT. Section 4(f) compliance may be needed for impacts to eligible historic resources (TBD). Section 7 ESA (Biological Assessment) NOAA/USFWS (WSDOT) No update Up to one year Q3 2026 Compliance coordinated through WSDOT. Draft in -process but will not be reviewed by WSDOT until determination on Individual Section 4(f) analysis and least harm alternative. Section 10 RHA/Section 404 CWA US Army Corps of Engineers No update Up to one year Q3 2026 Draft application on -hold per Section 4f & Section 106 consultations. Aquatic Land Easement — Existing Bridge (demo access) DNR No update Up to one year Q4 2026 Draft JARPA on -hold per Section 4f & Section 106 consultations Aquatic Land Easement — Temp Bridge DNR No update Up to one year Q4 2026 Draft JARPA on -hold per Section 4f & Section 106 consultations Aquatic Land Easement — New Bridge DNR No update Up to one year Q4 2026 Draft JARPA on -hold per Section 4f & Section 106 consultations Aquatic Land Easement — Construction Easement DNR No update Up to one year Q4 2026 Draft JARPA on -hold per Section 4f & Section 106 consultations Aquatic Land Easement — Water Line DNR No update Up to one year Q4 2026 Draft JARPA on -hold per Section 4f & Section 106 consultations Aquatic Land Easement — PSE Gas Line DNR No update Up to one year Q4 2026 PSE has submitted application for gas line. Hydraulic Project Approval WDFW No update 45 days Q4 2025 Submittal following issuance of SEPA determination. Section 9 RHA/Bridge Permit US Coast Guard Complete N/A Complete Advance Approval issued 8/27/21 RHA = Rivers and Harbors Act NOAA = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service CWA = Clean Water Act USFWS = U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service CE = Categorical Exclusion WSDOT = Washington Department of Transportation DAHP = Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation ESA = Endangered Species Act DNR = Washington Department of Natural Resources WDFW = Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Change log: table. dates and notes. Update to Section 4f and Section 106 notes. Update to Aquatic Land Easement — PSE. 3/28/2023 — Initial preparation of summary 2/14/24 — Update Permit Approval/Acquisition 01