CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: Department Director Approval: Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing information admin. report pending legislation executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: Barker Road/BSNF Grade Separation Project (Barker Road GSP) Alternative Selection GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35.77.010, Perpetual Advanced Six-Year plans for coordinated transportation program expenditures. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: May 7, 2013 Administrative Report, Bridging the Valley June 23, 2015 Passed Resolution No. 17-011 adopting the 2016-2021 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which included both the Barker Road and the Pines Road Grade Separation Projects (GSP) April 5, 2016 Admin Report for use of federal earmark funds November 8, 2016 Information Report on the status of the Barker GSP November 15, 2016 Administrative Report on the Barker GSP status November 22, 2016 Informational RCA December 6, 2016 Administrative Report December 20, 2016 Administrative Report January 10, 2017 Motion failed to contract with DEA for project design services February 21, 2017 Administrative Report February 28, 2017 Passed Resolution 17-006, amending the 2017 TIP May 23, 2017 Passed Resolution No. 17-011 adopting the 2018-2023 Six-Year TIP, which included the Grade Separation Project August 22, 2017 Passed motion to enter into a contract with DEA for the project s Phase 1 design October 24, 2017 Administrative Report to discuss alternatives January 30, 2018 Administrative Report to discuss alternatives with Council consensus to move the project forward with Alternative 5 March 2, 2018 Administrative Report to discuss alternatives March 13, 2018 Administrative Report to discuss history and alternatives March 16, 2018 Administrative Report for Council and Chamber of Commerce BACKGROUND: The City previously received a federal earmark grant of $719,921 and a $1.5M state legislative appropriation for the Barker Road GSP. These grant funds can be used for the design, right-of way and construction phases of the project. The City has also received a grant from the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Fund (FMSIB) for up to 20 percent of total project cost, not to exceed $10M, which can be used in the construction phase only. In October 2017, the City applied for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant. The City applied for the National Significant Freight and Highway Projects (INFRA) program in November 2017. In December 2017, the City was notified that it has been awarded $6.0M from the National Highway Freight Program (NHFP). This award requires the state legislature to appropriate the funds in the 2019-2020 biennium. The City must advertise bids no later than September of 2020 to qualify for the NHFP funds. On March 6, 2018, the City
received preliminary confirmation that it has been awarded $9,020,149 from the TIGER 2017 program. A diamond interchange was originally proposed for the Barker GSP by SRTC s 2004 Bridging the Valley Evaluation and Study. The high cost of this concept, estimated at $36 million in 2016, made it difficult to obtain support from our regional funding partners. The current cost estimate for the interchange project is $41 million in 2018 dollars and $45 million in 2020 dollars. Staff issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering design services for the Barker Road GSP in 2016 using the diamond interchange concept design. A consultant was selected and a scope of work was developed to design the facility. On January 10, 2017, Council did not pass the motion to award the contract to the Consultant. Since then, other Barker GSP alignments and configurations have been identified that will cost less to implement than the originally proposed diamond interchange. Throughout 2017, City staff worked closely with the Washington State Department of Transportation to develop alternatives to the interchange design in order to implement a practical solution for the intersection. An RFQ was issued for planning and design of the Barker Road GSP in March 2017. David Evans & Associates (DEA) was selected as the most highly qualified firm. Council passed a motion on August 22, 2017 to move forward with the project design in two phases, and awarded the contract to DEA. In the first phase of the project, the Consultant analyzed and compared six alternatives in terms of cost, right-of-way needs, impacts to existing properties, constructability, safety, and other pertinent project elements, so the City could select the preferred alternative. The evaluation resulted in Alternative 5 being a fiscally responsible and attainable project solution. In the second phase, slated to begin in April 2018, the Consultant will complete the preliminary engineering design of the selected alternative. OPTIONS: Staff is recommending the selection of Alternative 5 as the preferred alternative to move forward. Council can concur with staff or select another option for moving forward. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to authorize City Staff to utilize Alternative 5 as the preferred alternative in moving the Barker Road Grade Separation Project forward. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: $19 Million STAFF CONTACT: John Hohman, Deputy City Manager Bill Helbig, City Engineer ATTACHMENTS: Presentation
Barker Road / BNSF Railroad Grade Separation Project at State Route 290 Alternative Selection John Hohman, PE, Deputy City Manager Bill Helbig, PE, City Engineer
Project Description The Barker Road/BNSF Railroad Grade Separation Project replaces an existing at-grade crossing with an overpass of the railroad tracks and improves the intersection of Barker Road with State Route 290 (Trent Avenue). 2
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Local & Regional Benefits Improves Safety Eliminates At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improves Failing Level of Service Improves Emergency Access Reduces Train Noise Adds Non-Motorized Facilities Promotes Economic Development Activities Allows Industrial Growth of Area Traffic and Crash Data Existing Trains per Day 56 Vehicle ADT at Crossing 5,500 Existing Level of Service F Proposed Level of Service A Daily Train Whistles 112 Acres of Undeveloped Land 575 Total Vehicle Accidents Since 2012 17 Injury Accidents Since 2012 4 Property Damage Accidents Since 2012 13 Crash Risk (fatalities/year) 0.047 4
Original Diamond Interchange Proposal Original Concept from SRTC s Bridging the Valley (2004) Revisited as Part of City s 2017 Alternative Evaluation Not the Most Cost- Effective Option Traffic Analysis does not Warrant the Use of Diamond Interchange Opinion of Probable Cost: Approximately $45.3 Million (Assumes 2020 Construction) 5
Design Considerations Original Bridging the Valley (BTV) Concept Assumed BNSF and Union Pacific (UP) Collated in same Track Right-of-Way Six Railroad Tracks in the BTV Concept UP and BNSF Decided not to Collate Tracks in the same Right-of-Way BNSF Plans to Install Second Track in 2019-2020 Bridge Span will be Coordinated with BNSF to Account for Future Needs 6
2017 Alternatives Evaluation Phase 1 Alternatives Evaluation Identify & Compare Several Scenarios All Scenarios Considered the Possible Impacts of Vehicle & Pedestrian Safety, Right-of-Way Needs, Traffic Modeling & Total Project Costs Roadway Alignment Overpass vs Underpass Signal vs Roundabout Evaluate Different Roadway Alignments Affecting Barker Road, SR-290, and Wellesley Avenue Evaluate Grade Separation Alternatives for Barker Road & BNSF Railroad Tracks Intersection Control & Traffic Safety Analyses 7
2017 Alternatives Evaluation Alternative 2 $19.8M Alternative 3 $24.2M Alternative 1 $27.3M Alternative 4 $11.4M Alternative 6 $22.0M 8 Alternative 5 $19.0M Project Costs Assume 2020 Construction
Preferred Alternative Alternative 5 January 2018 Basis of Design (WSDOT Requirement) 3-Leg Roundabout Does NOT Preclude Connection to North Estimated Total Cost: $19.0 Million (2020 Construction) 9
Public Outreach 10 7 Council Meetings Bridging the Valley Concept 9 Council Meetings Alternative Designs including Roundabouts 8 Formal Public Presentations to Outside Groups & Agencies Presentation of Alternatives 1 Formal Public Meeting Over 120 in Attendance Most Favor the Project Alternative 1 or 5 Highland Estates Concerned with Impacts to Del Rey Drive Numerous Meetings with Local Business & Agencies Police & Fire Departments School Districts Local Businesses & Property Owners
Project Funding 2018 Estimated Total Project Cost: $ 19,000,000 Secured Funds: Federal Earmark $ 720,000 WA State FMSIB (20%) $ 3,800,000 ** WA State Legislative Appropriation (Must Spend by 06/19) $ 1,500,000 * National Highway Freight Program (NHFP) (Obligate CN by 09/20) $ 6,000,000 * BNSF Contribution (Estimated) $ 300,000 TIGER 2017 (Obligate by 09/20 & Spend by 09/25) $ 9,020,149 * City Funds Budgeted $ 3,630,000 Total Secured Funds $ 24,970,149 * Funds with Critical Timeframes (Shown in Red) ** FMSIB Award 20% of Total Cost, $10M Limit, Construction Only 11
Summary Bridging the Valley Interchange Concept not a Practical Solution Coordinated Planning Efforts with WSDOT, Stakeholders, Public Full Suite of Alternatives Developed & Evaluated Identified a Fiscally Responsible and Attainable Project Solution Ensures Adequate Infrastructure for all Anticipated Growth Existing and Future Permitting Depends on the City Moving Quickly with a Solution Alternative 5 Validated by Recent Grant Awards Totaling over $15 million 12
Next Steps 13 Complete Conceptual Work (Early 2018) Alternatives Evaluation Report Receive Basis of Design approval from WSDOT Seek Council Approval for Phase 2 Consultant Contract April 3 rd Design Documents Right-Of-Way Services Construction Documents Complete Phase 2 Elements (2018 2020) Phase 3 Construction (2020 2021) Project Closeout (2022)
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