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Home My WebLink AboutResolution No. 2009-22~~ ti~\ e - EHe c<Cy a f KENA~ 5KA Suggested by: Administration CITY ®F KEIIAI RES®LUTI®N IdC. 2009-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING AN ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES (ADOT/PF) PROJECT TO RENOVATE AND IMPROVE BEAVER LOOP ROAD AND CONSTRUCT A SEPARATED PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY ALONG BEAVER LOOP ROAD. WHEREAS, the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT/PF) announced its Call for Nominations for roads and trail projects to be considered for federal funds in the 2010-2013 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP); and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai nominated its road and trail capital improvement projects for inclusion in the ADOT/PF 2010-2013 STIP; and, WHEREAS, the Beaver Loop Road Improvements and Pedestrian Pathway project has received a high ranking; and, WHEREAS, the project will include the construction of improvements at the intersection of Beaver Loop Road and the Kenai Spur Highway, the construction of improvements at the intersection of Beaver Loop Road and Bridge Access Road, the renovation/construction of a fully paved. roadway section including paved four-foot shoulders, the construction of a new separated pedestrian pathway along Beaver Loop Road from the Kenai Spur Highway to Bridge Access Road, and related improvements; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai would assume ownership of the right-of-way and maintenance of the renovated and improved Beaver Loop Road and new separated pedestrian pathway along Beaver Loop Road. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, it supports an Alaska Department of Transportation F3~ Public Facilities (ADOT/PF) project to renovate and improve Beaver Loop Road and construction of a separated pedestrian pathway along Beaver Loop Road. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 20th day of May, 2009. (U ~' PAT PORTER, MAYOR ATTEST: ~~ ~ ~~ Carol L. Freas, City Clerk ~.\ Y~N t~reu~af KENA~ SKA "Villa~e wit~t a last, Gity witti a Future" 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 ~ III Telephone: 907-283-7535 /FAX: 907-283-3014 i~ 'I 1992 MEMO: TO: City Council FROM DATE: Rick Koch May 13, 2009 SUBJECT: Resolution 2009-22, Support of an ADOTlPF Project to Renovate and Improve Beaver Loop Road and Construct a Separated Pedestrian Pathway This resolution has been requested by Jocelyn Billoon, the ADOT/PF Area Planner for the Kenai Peninsula. The City of Kenai nominated this project for the 2010-2013 Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). Apparently the project has received a high ranking and F.L)OT/PF wishes to have a specific resolution for this project which includes language that the City will assume ownership of the right-of--way (ROW) and operational maintenance for the roadway and separated pedestrian pathway. There will be costs associated with assuming these responsibilities. Thave estimated increased annual costs as follows: 1. Striping (if performed annually) $ 6,000.00 2. Sanding 2,500.00 3. O/H Street Lighting 1,200.00 4. Sign Replacement/Maintenance 500.00 5. Culvert Maintenance 1,000.00 6. Equipment Fuel & Maintenance 5,000.00 7. Misc. expendables, rotary broom brushes, etc. 1,000.00 Total $ 17,200.00 These increased maintenance activities should be able to be assumed without increases in personnel. Administration recommends Council approval of this resolution. Rick Koch From: Marilyn Kebschull Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 4:36 PM To: Rick Koch Subject: Beaver Loop Project Jocelyn said the Beaver Loop paving project scored very high. They approved it on the basis that the City would assume maintenance and ownership once the project was complete. She said they need a resolution supporting the project and documentation (letter from you and council's support) of the ownership and maintenance ASAP. She is in the area on Wednesday and Thursday and has scheduled an appointment to see me on Thursday at 1 p.m. She said she was just stopping in to visit. She asked if we could call her as soon as we determine if we have the documentation or if we need to obtain it to let her know when it would be available. Marilyn K. Kebschull, AICP Planning Administrntion City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, AK 99611 907-283-8235 Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Project 1~lorninatian Master Sheet Please tell us about your project and include as much information as you can, Contact the appropriate planner for your area prior to completing this form. Name of Project Beaver Loop~ad~tnprovements & PedPStrian Pathway Contact Person Rick xach Sponsor City of Kenai Phone, FAX, and e-mail 283-8222, 283-3014 fax, rkoch@ci.kenai .ak.us Address 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, AK 99611 ~ What is your project? Please describe it. For instance, if ft's a road or trail how long and wide will it be? If it's a bridge what will it span? Provide as much detail as possible. This project will resurface tree existing Beaver Loop Roadway, add paved four foot shoulders and a separated pedestrian pathway. The length of the project is approximately 20,000 l.f. and the cost estimate is $ 3,500,000. ~ Are parts of the project already constructed? WiII another agency do some of the work? Tf so, please explain. Yes, some portions of the existing Beaver Loop Roadway will be incorporated into the proposed project. No other agency will perform work on this project. ~ Why do you want this project? Es there a safety concern? Does what you have now need replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction? Please explain. The existing Beaver Loop roadway is nearing the end of its useful life. The asphalt is deteriorating and the roadway surface is uneven. There is a significant amount of pedestrian and bicycle traffic that presently uses the roadway creating an unsafe condition. 11 Who will use this project and how will it help them? Are there health, quality of life and jor economic benefits? Please explain. The project will be used by all vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic using the Beaver Loop roadway. ~ Who will maintain the project after it is built? The City of Kenai would assume maintenance and ownership of the project after it is built. ~ Who owns the land where the project will be built? Will ADOT&PF have to purchase right-of--way? ADOT/PF owns the land where the projeot will be built. ADOT/PF will not have to purchase right-of-way ~ Do you have a resolution of support from a local elected body or traditional council? If so, please attach. Yes, it is attached. ~ How will you help? Do you have land for right-of-way or in-kind services to donate? Will you contribute money to the project? If known, what is the tatai dollar or percentage of total project cost to be contributed? We are not aware of away the City of Kenai can partioipate in this project. ~ Include photo, a map ar graphic please. Attached. Send the completed form to your area planner ~, CITY OF I~E1~AI Suggested by: Administration RESOLUTION INO. 209-Q3 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, APPROVING NOMINATIONS FOR PROJECTS FOR THE 2010-2013 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (STIP). WHEREAS, the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities {ADOTJPF) has announced its Call for Nominations for roads and trail projects to be considered for federal funds in the 2010-2013 STIP; and, WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council each year establishes capital improvement priorities, including proposed state and federally funded road and trail projects; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai wants their road and trail capital improvement projects to be nominated and considered for inclusion in the ADOT/PF 20I0-2013 STIP; and, WHEREAS, the projects are as follows: 1. Kenai Bridge Access Road Pedestrian Pathway 2. Kenai Spur Highway -Upgrade Five Intersections 3. Kenai Spur Highway -Upgrade to Five Lane Configuration between Soldotna and Kenai 4. Beaver Loop Road Improvements and Pedestrian Pathway NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, it approves nominations for the above-listed projects for the 2020-2013 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), PASSED BY THE GOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 18th day of February, 2009. ~~/ ~, PAT PORTER, MAYOR ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Peaver Loop Road Improvements & Pedestrian Pathway