Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Public Works
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TO: |
David L. Corliss, City Manager
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FROM: |
Zachary D. Baker, E.I.T., Project Engineer
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CC: |
Charles Soules, P.E., Director of Public Works David P. Cronin, P.E., City Engineer
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Date: |
April 17, 2013
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RE: |
KDOT application for FY 2015 KLINK Funding W 23rd Street (K-10), Iowa Street to Ousdahl Road, and 6th Street (Folks Road to K-10)
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Please include the following item on the City Commission Agenda for consideration at the April 23, 2013 meeting.
Project Background
The “KLINK” (stands for Kansas connecting links) resurfacing program of the Kansas Department of Transportation is intended to assist the local governments with the maintenance and upkeep of the City Connecting Links of the State Highway System (6th Street/US 40, Iowa/US 59, North 2nd/ US 40/US 59, and 23rd Street/K-10) in Lawrence. While the City can expand the scope of a KLINK funded project to include geometric or other major improvements (e.g. widening to provide turn lanes, curb repair, sidewalks, bike paths/lanes, traffic signal improvements etc.), the state funds are to be used only for maintenance of the roadway consisting of various surface treatment measures (e.g. mill and overlay, patching, joint repairs etc.).
KDOT contributes 50% of all “eligible” costs of construction and construction inspection services, up to a maximum amount of $200,000.00. Costs related to maintenance or surface treatment measures (such as mill and overlay, patching, joint repair etc.) are considered eligible. The city is responsible for the balance of all eligible costs plus 100% of all non-eligible costs, i.e. costs of geometric improvements or other major improvements of the roadway.
The city is also responsible for 100% of the cost of engineering design services; typically, city staff provides the engineering design services and prepares the construction plans and specifications. Construction inspection is also provided by city staff. Following is a brief history of recent KLINK projects in Lawrence.
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Project Location |
KLINK Funding |
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2007 |
Two sections of Iowa – (1) 23rd to Irving Hill overpass, (2) Yale Road to West 6th. |
$200,000.00 |
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2008 |
Iowa, 23rd to 29th |
$200,000.00 |
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2009 |
23rd, Ousdahl to Barker |
$200,000.00 |
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2010 |
23rd, Haskell to East City Limit |
$200,000.00 |
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2011 |
6th Street, from Massachusetts to Iowa |
$200,000.00 |
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2012 |
6th Street, from Monterey Way to Iowa (scheduled for construction this summer) |
$200,000.00 |
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2013 |
Iowa, 29th to South City Limits |
$200,000.00 |
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Note: All of these projects listed in this table included mill and overlay of existing surfacing, curb repair, joint repair, storm water inlets and full depth patching, where needed. |
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Project Details
The proposed KLINK project, W 23rd Street (K-10), Iowa Street to Ousdahl Road, would consist of: : mill and overlay, and full depth concrete patching where needed. The 6th Street (Folks Road to K-10), portion of the project would consist of: microsurfacing, and full depth asphalt patching where needed.
The intersection of 23rd Street and Iowa Street is scheduled to be reconstructed in 2014. This summer the intersection of 23rd Street and Ousdahl Road is to have stormwater improvements which will require pavement to be replaced. In 2009 23rd Street was milled and overlaid between Ousdahl and Barker Avenue using KLINK funds. By resurfacing the link between Iowa and Ousdahl the city can tie these pavement sections together.
US Highway 40 from Wakarusa to K-10 was constructed in 2004 as a System Enhancement project. The pavement structure is in fairly good shape. The City has performed crack sealing. The surface is beginning to show signs of oxidation and wear. To keep this road in good/serviceable condition a microsurfacing treatment is recommended.
Based on current pavement condition, past work/maintenance history and traffic volume, W 23rd Street, Iowa Street to Ousdahl Road; and 6th Street (Folks Road to K-10) are considered to be the most eligible and high priority locations for our next KLINK project. Staff strongly recommends submitting the FY 2015 KLINK funding application for this project.
Project Cost / Funding
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Estimated Total Project cost: |
$650,542.00 |
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KLINK Funds: |
$200,000.00 |
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City Funds: |
$450,542.00 |
Project Design and Construction Specifications will be prepared by city engineering staff and the cost for this work is not included in the project cost estimate shown above. Cost of construction inspection services (to be provided by city staff as well) has also not been included in the total project cost estimate.
City funds for this project would likely come from General Obligation (GO) Bonds.
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Project Status / Schedule
If approved for KLINK funding, construction of this project will be completed in summer of 2014.
Action Requested
If appropriate, authorize staff to submit Application for KLINK funding (state fiscal year 2015) for W 23rd Street, Iowa Street to Ousdahl Road; and 6th Street (Folks Road to K-10), resurfacing project.
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