Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works

 

TO:

David Corliss, Interim City Manager; Debbie Van Saun

 

FROM:

Chuck Soules

 

CC:

Terese Gorman, Sheila Stogsdill, David Woosley, Bill Ahrens

Date:

July 12, 2006

 

RE:

July 25, 2006 Agenda Item

KDOT Applications

 

Attached is a schedule of projects which have been approved by KDOT for the City of Lawrence.  This information was requested by the City Commission.

 

Applications for the CTP (Comprehensive Transportation Program) are being requested and due to KDOT by August 1, 2006. 

 

Recommended projects include:

 

KLINK Recommendation:

For FY 2009 (CY 2008) staff is recommending resurfacing 23rd Street from Iowa to Louisiana Street.  Estimated total cost is $700,000.  The City’s share would be $500,000 with State participation of $200,000.

 

Geometric Improvement Recommendation:

Center turn lane on W. 6th Street from Folks Road east to approximately 1,000 feet west of Monterey Way (Hy-Vee).  Estimated cost $1.2 million (requested from State, $900,000; City share, $300,000).

 

Economic Development Recommendation:

The extension of East Hills Drive to Franklin Road, and Franklin to K-10.  Franklin is identified as an arterial for this area, and this would provide a safe outlet to K-10 once this intersection is signalized.  The estimated cost is $3,500,000 (Economic Development FY10).  This project was well received last year and the Highway Commission, which reviews projects and makes recommendations to the Secretary, was very interested in the project; however, funding was limited and the City requested a significant match from the State.  If the City Commission desires to submit this project, it would be recommended to participate at a higher percentage match – versus the 25% minimum.  This would emphasize the importance of this project to the community.  As the Commission discussed, a 35% match would be $1,225,000 with KDOT funding 65%, or $2,275,000.

 

Action Requested:  Approve submittal of KLINK, Geometric Improvement, and Economic Development Applications.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Charles F. Soules, P.E.

Director of Public Works

 

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