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TRA1~SPORTATION COMMITTEE
March 26, 2007 - 5:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members Pam Carter (Chair), Joe Duffie, and Pam Linder
Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Frank Iriarte, Deputy Director, Bob
Giberson, Acting City Engineer, Pat Brodin, Operations Manager, Robin
Tischmak, and Chuck Parrish, Community Member.
Business Al!enda
1. Green River Pedestrian & Utilities Bridl!e lVlaintenance and Repair
Robin reported the Green River Pedestrian Bridge located near S 180th and Andover Park East needs
maintenance and minor repair. Specifically, the entire structure needs to be re-sealed and re-stained.
Pam Linder inquired when the bridge was built and when it was last sealed. Robin responded that the
Bridge had not been sealed since it was built in the early 1980's. The design work will include bridge
repair and improved traction of the bridge surface. TranTech will perform the design work and the
proposed work is within the City's budget. The consultant agreement is less than $25,000 and no
Council action is required. Information only.
2. Tukwila International Blvd Phases 2 & 3 Supplemental Al!reement #4
Late last year, Staff informed the Council that the scope of work associated with TIB Phases 2 & 3 had
to be reduced due and the escalating construction costs and funding constraints. Staff presented
options to the Council that would bring the Project within budget. The most significant cost saving
measure was the elimination of under grounding requirements for overhead utilities.
Additional time was taken to pursue alternate funding sources in order to keep utility undergrounding
as part of the construction project. Staff met with Seattle City Light (SCL) and worked out an
agreement that the City would provide a final design that incorporates overhead utility undergrounding
and SCL would pay the additional design costs. Jim M noted that the City would front the $99,977.63
and would be reimbursed later by SCL. Robin indicated that SCL will request construction funding
from the Seattle City Council. lfthe Seattle City Council approves construction funding by June 1,
2007, City will advertise the bid package that includes undergrounding. If funding is disapproved or
not received by June 1,2007, then the City will advertise the design package that implements the cost-
saving measures. Supplemental Agreement #4 allows KPG to proceed with providing the design
services for the preparation of two separate bid packages. Unanimous approval; fonvard to 4/9/07
COW.
Other:
Pam Carter requested an update on the Regional Transportation Council, SB 5803. She also requested
Staff to update the Utilities Committee on the new Seattle City Light Rates.
Adjournment: 5:55 p.m.
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Committee Chair Approval
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