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Regional Flexible Funds Allocation Grant Intergovernmental Agreement with Metro for the Molalla Avenue Phase 3: Beavercreek Road to Highway 213 Project
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Molalla Avenue Phase 3: Beavercreek Road to Highway 213 Project.
BACKGROUND:
In August 2016, Oregon City nominated the Molalla Avenue Corridor from Beavercreek Road to Highway 213 for the Metro Regional Flexible Funds Allocation Grant Program, under the Active Transportation/Complete Street category. The Molalla Avenue Project scored well in the technical evaluation process and received positive comments during the public comment process. The project was also well received during the subregional prioritization process with C4.
At the January 20, 2017, Metro Council meeting, the Molalla Avenue Project was awarded $3,800,632.00 in grant funds as a project that makes walking, biking, and access to transit easier in the Metro region. Oregon City proposed a match of $2,000,000.00 in Transportation System Development Charges and $2,000,000.00 in Pavement Maintenance Utility Fee funds for a total project cost of $7,800,632.00. Additionally, the project was selected for inclusion in a ‘fund swap’ program which allows Oregon City to proceed with grant funding that is local funds administered through Metro rather than federal funds administered by the Oregon Department of Transportation. Being administered through Metro means that the grant will be a reimbursement grant and will require the City to incur all the expenses and request reimbursement from Metro, as identified in the IGA.
The majority of the project work will occur on the west side of Molalla Avenue with some work occurring on the east side. Streetscape improvements shall include the following:
• The west side of the corridor will include ten-foot (10’) wide sidewalks, with pedestrian level LED street lighting and street trees located within the furniture zone.
• Both sides of the corridor will include ADA-compliant curb ramps and continuous bike lanes, as well as streetscape amenities such as trash receptacles, benches, and transit stop amenities.
• Pedestrian actuated crosswalks in three (3) key locations: preliminarily identified at Adrian Way, Char Diaz Drive, and Garden Meadow Drive.
• Full replacement of two (2) existing traffic signals at Clairmont Way and Gaffney Lane, including a review of the geometric design of these intersections.
• Access management to better establish safer access to businesses that includes right-sizing existing driveways and construction of raised center medians with landscaping where appropriate.
• New pavement along the entire corridor.
• New welcome/gateway feature at the south end of the corridor.
Staff is currently requesting proposals from the Oregon City short list of Transportation Infrastructure consultants. We anticipate bringing a Personal Services Agreement for the Consultant selected through the Request for Proposals process, and a complete scope of work and fee at the October 17, 2018, City Commission meeting. This will allow the project design to get started this fall, with construction anticipated to occur from spring to fall of 2020.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This IGA will necessitate an adjustment to the City adopted budget for FY 2018/2019 that will include adding the grant funding to both the revenues and expenses for the Molalla Avenue Project. The remaining grant funds will be programmed into the FY 2019/2020 budget.
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