Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Public Works
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TO: |
David P. Cronin, P.E., City Engineer |
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FROM: |
Zachary D. Baker, P.E., Project Engineer |
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DATE: |
March 8, 2016 |
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RE: |
23rd Street Access Management Improvements Authorize Mayor to execute City/State Supplemental Agreement No. 4 |
Project History
In April 2004 the city was awarded an Economic Development Grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for consolidation of access points along 23rd Street from Iowa to Louisiana. Consolidation of access points improves traffic flow and safety. According to the city-state agreement, KDOT would pay 75% of actual construction costs up to a maximum of $500,000 while City costs would include engineering, right-of-way, utilities and 25% of construction costs.
The original project plan was to consolidate access points at some thirty different locations. Due to lack of participation by business/property owners, the original project never moved to the construction phase. Staff has been working to consolidate and reconfigure access driveways whenever opportunities arise, typically during redevelopment. Following are the nine projects completed so far:
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Of the original $500,000 grant, approximately $175,000 in state funds remain for future access improvement projects. With the impending removal of the K-10 designation on 23rd Street after the South Lawrence Trafficway is completed, city staff is proactively working to identify other potential projects.
Project Details – Qdoba and T-Mobile
On January 19, 2016, the City Commission approved a development agreement for the proposed development plan at Qdoba (former Kwik Shop convenience store) northwest of 23rd & Ousdahl which includes the reconfiguration of the access to 23rd Street. Both the existing Qdoba driveway and the T-Mobile driveway on 23rd Street are being removed and reconstructed into one combined driveway. The two adjacent property owners are in support of the project and have executed a cross access easement. The project is anticipated to be constructed this summer.
Project Costs / Funding
KDOT has agreed to fund the project up to $80,000 (KDOT participation 75% and City participation of 25%). The property owner will be responsible for costs exceeding $80,000 on the project. A summary of the costs are as follows:
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Project |
Cost Estimate |
Funding (max.) |
KDOT (75%) |
City (25%) |
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Qdoba/T-Mobile |
$84,257 |
$80,000 |
$60,000 |
$20,000 |
All project costs will be paid upfront by the property owner. After completion of the project, City will reimburse the property owner for actual construction costs up to a maximum amount of $80,000. Under the City/State agreement for the 23rd Street Access Management project, KDOT will then reimburse the City 75% of the total amount or $60,000 for the project. The city share, a total of $20,000, will be funded with street maintenance funds.
KDOT City/State Agreements
In addition to the development agreement, the city and KDOT need to enter into an agreement for reimbursement of the state access management funds. Attached is a revised supplemental agreement No. 4 that includes the Qdoba/T-Mobile project and four previously completed projects: Orscheln; Whole Foods and Party America; Myers Liquor and Jiffy Lube; Chipotle and Car Toyz. Execution of this agreement with KDOT will allow the city to be reimbursed by KDOT for the above listed projects.
Action
Authorize the Mayor to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with KDOT for reimbursement of state funds for Orscheln; Whole Foods and Party America; Myers Liquor and Jiffy Lube; Chipotle and Car Toyz; and Qdoba and T-Mobile.