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TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Monday, November 02, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ David Ballard
_____ David McKinney Luke Cavener, Ex-Officio
_____ Ryan Lancaster Shawn Martin, Ex-Officio
_____ Walter Steed Toni Tisdale, Ex-Officio
_____ Tracy Hopkins Ian Updike, Ex-Officio
_____ Stephen Lewis Alissa Tayson, Ex-Officio
_____ Jared Smith Justin Price, Ex-Officio
_____ Tom LeClaire
_____ Joseph Leckie
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. October 12, 2020
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
2. Transportation Projects Update
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
3. Meridian Police Department Update
4. School Zone Subcommittee Update
5. Ordinance and Development Subcommittee Update
6. Subcommittee Procedures
7. Staff Communications
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
8. Downtown Alleyways (December)
9. Project Review Subcommittee Update (December)
10. Eagle, Lake Hazel to Amity (January/February)
11. Harvest Transit Service
12. Comprehensive Plan and Master Mobility Map
13. Main/King Crosswalk
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING - DECEMBER 7, 2020
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho
Monday, November 02, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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Agenda
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ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE
_____ David Ballard
_____ David McKinney Luke Cavener, Ex-Officio
_____ Ryan Lancaster Shawn Martin, Ex-Officio
_____ Walter Steed Toni Tisdale, Ex-Officio
_____ Tracy Hopkins Ian Updike, Ex-Officio
_____ Stephen Lewis Alissa Tayson, Ex-Officio
_____ Jared Smith Justin Price, Ex-Officio
_____ Tom LeClaire
_____ Joseph Leckie
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM]
1. October 12, 2020
OLD BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
2. Transportation Projects Update
NEW BUSINESS [ACTION ITEMS]
3. Meridian Police Department Update
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4. School Zone Subcommittee Update
5. Ordinance and Development Subcommittee Update
6. Subcommittee Procedures
7. Staff Communications
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
8. Downtown Alleyways (December)
9. Project Review Subcommittee Update (December)
10. Eagle, Lake Hazel to Amity (January/February)
11. Harvest Transit Service
12. Comprehensive Plan and Master Mobility Map
13. Main/King Crosswalk
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING - DECEMBER 7, 2020
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
October 12, 2020
Virtual Meeting Information
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Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:36 p.m.; Zoom Meeting started and roll taken)
x David Ballard x Stephen Lewis x Shawn Martin (ex-officio via
Zoom)
x David McKinney
(via-zoom)
x Jared Smith (via zoom) x Toni Tisdale (ex-officio-via
Zoom)
x Ryan Lancaster o Tom LeClaire o Ian Updike (ex-officio)
x Walter Steed x Joseph Leckie x Alissa Taysom (ex-officio via
Zoom)
x Tracy Hopkins
(via zoom)
x Luke Cavener (ex-officio) (via
zoom) o Justin Price (ex-officio via
zoom)
Others Present: T. Baird, B. Frasier, L. Bowshier, M. Carson, and C. Hood
Adoption of the Agenda
Chairman Ballard called for a motion to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Lewis motioned to
adopt as written; second by Commissioner McKinney - all-ayes – motion carried.
Approval of Minutes
1. September 14th, 2020
Chairman Ballard asked for any corrections to the September 14, 2020 minutes. Mr. Hood
noted that Mr. Cavener was present. With the noted correction a motion by Commissioner
Lancaster was made to approve the September 14th, 2020 minutes as amended; second by
Commissioner Hopkins - all ayes - motion carried.
Old Business Items
2. Transportation Projects Update (Miranda Carson)
Ms. Carson addressed the Commission by noting that the memo contained in the packet had
several of the items rearranged in order of construction date. Ms. Carson also noted that she
would not read the memo, but highlight a few of the notable items. Ms. Carson is happy to
answer any questions or review any items not specifically discussed at the end of her review.
The first item Ms. Carson noted was that ACHD had a new and approved 2021-2025 Five Year
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Work Plan. Mr. Hood handed out a hardcopy summary of the first 25 projects of that adopted
plan. (A link to that plan was contained in the memo).
The next item Ms. Carson highlighted was the Ten Mile Rd., McMillan to Chinden project. Ms.
Carson noted that substantial completion of the project was made as of September 15th and
this item would no longer be on the update.
A few new projects were added and Ms. Carson highlighted them, including the 8th St at
Meridian Middle School enhanced pedestrian crossing, this is different than the Cherry to
Library crossing that has been on the previous updates. The next new project is on page 12
under Pathways and is the Nine Mile Creek, Linder to Meridian. Parks and Recreation Staff are
currently working on obtaining necessary easements. This project will likely tie in with the Rail
with Trail program.
The final highlight Ms. Carson made was on the Lake Hazel and Eagle Road project and that the
public comment period is currently open until October 16th. The Commission can read more
on the ACHD site, the link can be found on page 10 of the packet.
Ms. Carson concluded her review and stood for questions, which took place.
Mr. Hood provided a little context with regards to the widening of US 20/26 Chinden the
Linder Village project, marketed as Orchard Park, and how that relates to the Chinden West
Corridor construction. The Chinden corridor has 3 projects occurring, which will widen the
US 20/26 Chinden corridor, to four lanes from SH16 through to SH55. Delays on Chinden can
be expected over the next 1-1.5 years as the work progresses.
New Business Items
3. Meridian Police Department Update (Sgt. Brandon Frasier)
Ms. Carson noted that Sgt. Frasier had to leave, but did not have any new updates to provide.
4. Shared Vehicles (Caleb Hood)
Mr. Hood noted that he provided the Spin representative the Zoom information, but she was
not online. Mr. Hood recommended to continue on with the meeting.
5. Ordinance and Development Subcommittee Update (Jared Smith)
Commissioner Smith gave a brief overview of the discussion and participants involved in the
meeting. The subcommittee met just prior to the Transportation Commission meeting and
included Mr. Steed, Ms. Kane, Sgt. Frasier, Mr. Claiborne, from the State ATV Association, Ms.
Carson, and himself. Mr. LeClaire was unavailable to attend.
The subcommittee discussed and agreed upon a mutual understanding of the subcommittee’s
purpose and focused the majority of their time on ATV/UTV issue. The committee discussed
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definitions and agency jurisdiction and distilled down a list of questions that will help to gain
further clarity on what is legally possible within the guidelines of the statue. A tentative second
meeting is scheduled for just prior to the next Transportation Commission meeting, as long as
Mr. LeClaire is available. The hope is to provide future recommendations to the Transportation
Commission for discussion, that make it easy for citizens to search, read, understand and follow
the law and any ordinance the City may propose/adopt.
Commissioner Smith stood for questions, none took place.
6. Staff Communications (C. Hood)
Mr. Hood noted and thanked Ms. Carson for taking the lead on putting together the packet and
leading staff discussion items thus far. For the foreseeable future Mr. Hood will provide the staff
communications update since he is receiving the correspondence.
The first update is noted on page 17 of the packet. Ms. Bowshier is requesting more time to do
additional outreach and research on the alleyways topic and provide an update to the
Commission in the future, possibly December.
Mr. Hood did not review all items, but did point out on page 20 the Transportation Summit
agenda and provided a little context about the meeting, more details to come.
Mr. Hood also noted on page 21 and the update on the sound wall issue that was brought
before the Commission in the August meeting.
Mr. Hood provided some brief highlights on the VRT bus route and the ACHD Commission
comments about the bike/Ped facilities on Fairview between Locust Grove and Eagle Road and
drew the attention of the Commission to the diagram on page 23.
Mr. Hood concluded and stood for questions, which took place.
Prior to Adjournment Chairman Ballard reviewed the Future Meeting Topics and asked for any
additional items.
Commissioner Steed recommended that the topic of eastbound Chinden/Ten Mile with
protected permissive at the intersection be added.
Ms. Carson noted that the Ordinance Subcommittee would be meeting in November
Commissioner Hopkins recommended that Eagle/Taconic roundabout be addressed as a
future item topic. In addition, Ms. Carson and Mr. Hood noted that the Eagle, Lake
Hazel to Amity should also be discussed. (potentially Jan/Feb or later). Ms. Carson noted
that the School Zone subcommittee was meeting in November and that maybe
roundabouts near school zones could be a topic of discussion/homework.
Future Meeting Topics
7. School Zone Subcommittee Update (November)
8. Downtown Alleyways (December)
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9. Project Review Subcommittee Update (December)
10. Harvest Transit Service
11. The Comprehensive Plan and Master Mobility Map
12. Main/King Crosswalk
Next Meeting Date: November 2, 2020
Adjourn
Chairman Ballard asked for a motion to adjourn, which was made by Commissioner Smith.
Chairman Ballard adjourned the meeting at 4:30
(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
APPROVED:
_______________________ _______________
DAVID BALLARD, CHAIR DATE
ATTEST:
________________________ _______________
CHRIS JOHNSON (City Clerk) DATE
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Item 1.
MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: October 12, 2020
Presenter: Miranda Carson Estimated Time: 15 minutes
Topic: Transportation Projects Update
Below is a summary/update on some of the transportation and roadway projects City Staff has
been involved with recently. This is not an exhaustive list, but rather highlights some of the more
important activities that have recently transpired (or are about to occur) in the transportation
realm. Staff will be at the meeting to discuss some of these topics in more detail. Please feel
free to contact staff should you have any comments, concerns, or questions on any of these
projects. New information is in bold.
KEY ACHD PROJECTS:
ACHD Integrated Five-Year Work Program: The 2021-20245 IFYWP was adopted by the ACHD
commission on September 23rd, 2020 and can be found here:
https://www.achdidaho.org/Departments/PlansProjects/IFYWP.aspx
Meridian Road, Cherry to Ustick: Substantial completion October 14th. Project includes
widening Meridian Road to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Central Paving is
the contractor; $5.5M. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_meridian-road-cherry-lane-to-ustick-road.aspx
Cherry Lane and Meridian Library Pedestrian Crossing: Notice to proceed. $214,000 cost. Phase
1 is complete. Phases 2 concrete is remaining. Phase 3 is ongoing. This work will install a
pedestrian hybrid beacon crossing (PHB) with Z-crossing on Cherry Lane. This PHB will be
between the existing signalized intersections at West 8th and Linder Road. This work also
includes new sidewalks and crosswalks. Here is a link to the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_cherry-lane-meridian-library-ped-crossing.aspx
Linder Road, Franklin to Pine: Substantial completion September 25th. Project includes the
widening of Linder Road to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Project includes
upgrade of the railroad crossing and a Safe Routes to School request; attached sidewalks are
being designed. Knife River is the contractor; cost of $3M. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_linder-road-pine-avenue-to-franklin-road.aspx
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Ten Mile Road, Ustick to McMillan: Substantial completion on October 7th. Widen Ten Mile to
5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Project includes 2 bridge s. Design is in 2018,
right-of-way acquisition in 2019, and construction is planned for 2020 in the adopted IFYWP with
a cost of $5.5M., to correspond with the Costco project. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_ten-mile-road-ustick-road-to-mcmillan-road.aspx
Linder, Overland to Franklin: Widen Linder Rd to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
a Level 3 bike facility from Overland Rd to Franklin Rd as per the 2020 CIP and the Bike
Master Plan. Project includes a new 4 -lane I-84 overpass. Joint project between ACHD
and ITD. This project is listed as future in the adopted IFYWP. ACHD Commission and
City Council had a joint meeting on October 22nd at which this was one of the two projects
discussed. One outcome of that meeting is that a joint letter will be sent to the Idaho
Transportation Board requesting this project be added to the STIP in an effort to allocate
resources and advance the project more quickly. Currently the letter will include the C ity
and ACHD; other parties may be included on the request as it progresses.
Eagle Road, Amity to Victory and roundabout at Amity: Notice to proceed is scheduled for
November 19th. ACHD Commission and City Council had a joint meeting on October 22nd
at w hich this was one of the two projects discussed. The ACHD Commission asked City
Council to provide a clear request for direction related to the next steps of this project.
City Council discussed this item at the October 27th meeting. The following request
(summarized here) will be taken to the ACHD Commission on October 28: City Council
would encourage ACHD to consider change order enhancements if they will improve
safety of the multiuse pathways at local street crossings, and especially as it relates to
stop bars locations and signage for vehicles, for landscape obstructions limiting
visibility, and for conditions where pedestrians are obscured behind waiting vehicles.
Widen Eagle to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Includes a 2 lane roundabout
with a slip lane at the northwest corner at Amity for southbound traffic turning west. Also includes
enhanced crossings at the pedestrian pathway near the Ten Mile Feeder Canal, a pedestrian
crossing at Rome Dr, and a roundabout at Zaldia Ln. Design will be done with in-house, ACHD
resources. Construction is planned for 2021 in the IFYWP. NOTE: There is insufficient right-of-
way on Amity west of Eagle to allow the striping of the bike lane on the north side of the road,
so it will only be the two travel lanes westbound, the center turn lane, and one eastbound travel
lane until ACHD can program a project there in the future and widen to the south. The west side
of Eagle Road will be fully improved including a multi -use path. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_eagle -road-amity-road-to-victory-road.aspx
Ten Mile/Amity Intersection: This project is on the October 90 day bid list. Utility work is to begin
early October 2020. This project is shown for construction in 2021 in the adopted IFYWP.
Construct a multi-lane roundabout at Ten Mile Rd and Amity Rd as per the 2020 CIP. Project
includes Ten Mile Bridge #1182. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_intersection_ten-mile-road-and-amity-road-roundabout.aspx
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8th St at Meridian Middle: Install enhanced pedestrian crossings at NW 8th St and Meridian
Middle School. This project is on the October 90 day bid list with Notice to Proceed in June 2021.
Lake Hazel and Eagle Signal: Widen and signalize intersection to 4/5 lanes on Eagle and 3/4
lanes on Lake Hazel. Design is happening this calendar year, right -of-way in 2021-2022, and
construction in 2022 in the IFYWP. Design details are on the project webpage. Here is a link to
the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_intersection_lake-hazel-and-eagle.aspx
Locust Grove Road, Victory to Overland: Widen Locust Grove to 5 lanes with curb, gutter,
sidewalk and Level 2 bike facility. Design is planned for 2019, right -of-way in 2020-2021 and
construction in 2022 in the IFYWP with a cost of $4.07M. PIM held 9/10/2019. The 50% plans
shared with Council on October 8th. There is some concern about the cross-section and impacts
to neighborhoods. Council discussed this project during a work session on February 25 th. A letter
was sent to ACHD regarding the design of the bicycle and pedestrian facilities the week of
February 24th. Here is the project website: http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_locust-grove-
victory-to-overland.aspx
Victory/Locust Grove Roundabout: Construct a multi-lane roundabout. Design is in 2019, right-
of-way acquisition in 2020-2021, and construction is planned for 2022-2023 in the adopted
IFYWP with a cost of $4.1M. Projects includes replacement/widening of bridge #2116 over
the Tenmile Creek on Victory Rd. This project will be done with in-house design.
Ten Mile Road, Victory to Overland: Widen Ten Mile to 5-lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
a Level 3 bike facility. In the IFYWP, this project was designed in 2019, right -of-way in 2020-
2021, and construction in 2022-2023 at a cost of $3.9M. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_ten-mile-victory-to-overland.aspx
Eagle Road, Lake Hazel to Amity: Widen Eagle to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and Level
3 bike facility. Includes a roundabout at Eagle Rd and Taconic Dr. Design will be done in 2021.
Construction is planned for 2023 in the adopted IFYWP with a cost of $3.4M.
Fairview, Locust Grove to Eagle & Locust Grove Signal: Widen intersection to 9 lanes on
Fairview and 7 lanes on Locust Grove. Widen Fairview to 7 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
Level 3 bike facility. On October 14th, the ACHD Commission reviewed a concept that
included a 2-foot wide buffer area on top of the curb, a 5-foot wide, one-way bike lane,
another 2-foot wide buffer strip and then a 5-foot wide sidewalk. The Commission seemed
to like this treatment/cross-section more than a bike lane and encouraged the ACHD team
to coordinate with Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) to get their feedback. Design in
2020-2021, right-of-way acquisition in 2021-22, and construction in 2023 in adopted IFYWP with
a cost of $4.26M. Here is a link to the project website:
https://www.achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_fairview-avenue-locust-grove-road-to-eagle-
road.aspx
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Lake Hazel Road, Eagle to Cloverdale: Widen Lake Hazel to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, and Level
3 bike facility. Design will be done in 2022. Construction is planned for 2024 in the adopted
IFYWP with a total cost of $2.3M.
Overland/Eagle Signal: Widen intersection to 7 lanes on Eagle and 9 on Overland. Project to be
done in coordination with ITD. Design is indicated for 2025 in the IFYWP. All phases shown as
Unfunded in the IFYWP at a cost of $8.16M.
Locust Grove Road, Fairview to Ustick: Widen Locust Grove to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk
and bike lanes. This is not programmed in the adopted IFYWP.
E. 3rd Street Extension: When ACHD adopted the 2014-2018 Integrated Five Year Work Plan,
E. 3rd Street, from Carlton to Fairview, was listed as a project in the Economic Development
Program. This project was split into two phases by ACHD – north (phase 2) and south (phase
1) of Carlton. This is not programmed in the adopted IFYWP.
FY20 Capital Maintenance, Phase 1: Locust Grove, Ustick to McMillan concrete work is
complete. Pine Street, Linder Road to Meridian Road concrete work is complete; roadway work
started October 12th and will continue through November 4th.
ITD PROJECTS
ChindenWest Corridor: This project will result in 4 travel lanes (two in each direction). Widening
will take place to the south of the existing alignment and be constructed to accommodate future
widening to 6 travel lanes (three in each direction) with high capacity intersections at roads with
river crossings. Project website:
www.ITDprojects.org/ChindenWest
ID-16 to Linder: Substantial completion. Over the next few weeks, additional pedestrian
safety measures will be installed on the north side of the Black Cat Road intersection.
ITD has opened four lanes of Chinden Boulevard from Idaho Highway 16 to Linder Road to
traffic. The new traffic signal at Black Cat Road is also operational. The widening of this section
of Chinden Boulevard from two lanes to four began this spring. The new roadway includes four
12-foot travel lanes, two in each direction, and a detached 10 -foot pathway to the south for
bicyclists and pedestrians.
Locust Grove Road to Eagle Road: Locust Grove, north of Chinden, is closed through
October for utility relocation. Paving operations are underway. Traffic shift began
September 25th that eliminates one through lane, both east and westbound, at the Eagle
intersection. The necessary lane shift may result in increased congest ion during peak drive
times. All residential streets between Locust Grove and Eagle are right -in and right-out only,
during construction and after work is complete.
Linder Road to Locust Grove Road: Night work began October 26th to set concrete barrier
and demolish the sidewalk on the south side of Chinden, between Fox Run and Meridian
Road. Pedestrians will be detoured to the road shoulder, separated from traffic by a
concrete barrier. Fox Run Way, south of Chinden, is closed through November, from Chinden
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to Boulder Bar Lane, as crews remove the overhead structure, widen the roadway and connect
the road with the Linder Village development. Additionally, the sidewalk on the west side of
Fox Run is closed. The east side sidewalk is open for pedestrian use.
Star Road to ID-16: Construction is planned for 2024.
Idaho Highway 16 extension, U.S. 20/26 to I -84: ITD has completed the re-evaluation of the
2011 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and preliminary design of Idaho 16. ITD is in the
process of acquiring property now and anticipates this will continue through 2021. ITD is
investigating funding sources and options. The Idaho Transportation Board has allocated
nearly $90 million to acquire right-of-way for the future highway. The remaining cost to design
and construct the corridor is estimated to be $350 million (in 2019 dollars). Project website:
www.ITDprojects.org/Idaho16
SH-69, Kuna to Meridian Traffic Study: ITD has completed enough technical evaluation to now
present a proposal to the public. ITD hosted an online public engagement from June 29 – July
20 to solicit feedback on the work to date. ITD will consider the feedback and make appropriate
updates to the plan before presenting the plan for concurrence to the Cities of Meridian and
Kuna and ACHD. Here is a link to the project website:
https://itdprojects.org/projects/id69corridor/
PATHWAYS
Rail with Trail: In the fall of 2012, the City applied for an $85,000 grant to study the Rail with Trail
(RWT) pathway crossing of streets (7 crossings; Black Cat to Locust Grove). Currently, there
are funds for pathway construction in the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) in
2022.
Nine Mile Creek, Linder to Meridian: The path is proposed to run from Linder to Meridian along
the Nine Mile Creek drain just north of the railroad; this is COMPASS project # KN 13918.
Federal funding close to $400k has been allocated, but no federal funds have been used yet as
the scope is not fully defined. City Parks Department is currently working with a consultant to
negotiate easements for four (4) parcels from Linder to 8 th St. The City currently has obtained
all but one required easement from 8th to 3rd. We are currently pursuing acquisition of
easements from 8th Street west to Linder, and from 3rd Street to Meridian Road as a future
phase of this project.
Five Mile Creek Pathway: The City applied for a COMPASS grant to design and construct a
portion of the Five Mile Creek pathway near the Wastewater Resource Recovery Center
(WWRRC). The City informed COMPASS that we will pursue completion of this project with local
funds instead of Federal. There has been purchase and development action on the properties
north of Five Mile Creek, west of the WWRRC. Additionally, ACHD has purchased a parcel to
the south of the WWRRC. It appears that the bulk of this pathway will be constructed by these
new owners as a condition of development. The City plans to invest in pedestrian crossings of
the Nine Mile and Five Mile Drains to skirt the WWRRC and achieve continuity with existing
McNelis Pathway along the Five Mile Drain.
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North Meridian Neighborhood Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan: ACHD and several partners including
the City have been working on developing a plan to help improve walking and bicycling routes
in North Meridian neighborhoods. This plan is complementary to the City’s Pathways Plan with
more of an emphasis on on-street bike facilities. The North Meridian Neighborhood Bicycle and
Pedestrian Plan was adopted by the ACHD Commission on September 23rd. Here is a link to the
project site:
https://www.achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_program_north-meridian-neighborhood-bicycle-and-
pedestrian-plan.aspx
MDC / OTHER PROJECTS
Harvest Lifestyle Service: A public transit service focusing on seniors and persons with
disabilities has been operating since December 2016. This Lifestyle Service concept, which
includes two service zones, was presented to the Council in July of 2016. The service is operated
by Harvest Church. An enhancement to the City Budget for FY2019 was approved by the Council
for a third Harvest van . The third van is operational. Staff will invite VRT Staff to an upcoming
TC meeting to discuss this service and possible expansion.
Transit: VRT has won a grant for electric buses. Staff from the City and VRT are coordinating
infrastructure, capital and service needs for a route from the Ten Mile Interchange area through
downtown to The Village. The launch is anticipated for in early 2021. The TC will be actively
involved in developing outreach plan, stops/alignment, and other service considerations (i.e. –
time of day operation, amenities/shelters, etc.) (This route is part of the ValleyConnect 2.0 plan.)
VRT has a DRAFT FY 2021 Program of Projects (POP) out for review. It can be viewed here:
https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/blog/vrt-accepting-comments-on-draft-fy-2021-program-
of-projects/
Eagle Road Bike/Ped Project Development: COMPASS has contracted with Keller Associates
to further develop a bicycle and pedestrian plan for the corridor. The boundaries of the project
are Overland and Chinden.
Shared Vehicles: On Friday, December 13th a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued for
shared vehicle (e-scooters) services for 2020. The RFP was sent to six known, potential
vendors/contractors. A pre-proposal conference was held on Friday, December 27th; no one
attended in person. Proposals are due prior to 4:00 pm on Friday, January 10, 2020. One
response was received, from Slidr LLC. On January 23 rd a 7-member scoring team met to
discuss the proposal. The scoring team recommended that City Council not enter into a contract
with any vendor at this time due to all of the construction and lack of destinations currently. The
scoring team further recommended that the MDBA continue to monitor the climate and
recommend back to the City when they believe another RFP should be issued. On January 28 th,
these recommendations were presented to the Mayor and City Council. The Council largely
concurred with the scoring team’s recommendation and further recommended that Staff be part
of discussions around a regional management model for micro mobility.
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Item 2.
MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: November 2, 2020
Presenter: Ryan Lancaster Estimated Time: 20 minutes
Topic: School Zone Subcommittee Update
Ryan Lancaster will be giving a brief overview of the items discussed at the November School Zone
Subcommittee meeting. The meeting, scheduled for November 2, 2:30pm, followed the agenda
below.
Agenda:
I. Roll:
_ Ryan Lancaster
_ Stephen Hawkins
_ Joseph Leckie
_ Ian Updike
II. Proposed roundabout at Eagle Rd. & Taconic Dr
III. Future Topics
IV. Next Meeting
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Item 4.
MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: November 2, 2020
Presenter: Tom LeClaire Estimated Time: 20 minutes
Topic: Ordinance and Development Subcommittee Update
Tom LeClaire will be giving a brief overview of the items discussed at the November Ordinance and
Development Subcommittee meeting. The meeting, scheduled for November 2, 2:00pm, followed
the agenda below.
Agenda:
I. Roll:
_ Tom LeClaire
_ Jared Smith
_ Walter Steed
_ Emily Kane
_ Brandon Frasier
_ David Claiborne
II. All Terrain and Utility Terrain Vehicles (ATV/UTV)
III. Future Topics
IV. Next Meeting
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Item 5.
MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Agenda Topic on the Transportation Commission Agenda
From: Miranda Carson, Coordination Planner Meeting Date: November 2, 2020
Presenter: Miranda Carson / David Ballard Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Topic: Subcommittee Procedures
The intent of this memo is to open a discussion among the Transportation Commission the
procedures of the subcommittees.
Discussion topics include but are not limited to:
1. Notice of meetings will need to be posted by staff at a minimum 5 days before the meetings.
Subcommittee Chairs should inform staff of meeting dates as they arise and with time to post
a public notice.
2. Meeting agendas will need to be developed by a subcommittee member with staff and posted
by staff.
3. Meeting minutes will need to be taken by a subcommittee member and posted by staff.
4. Electronic access to the meeting will need to be coordinated in advance if needed.
5. A brief update of meeting discussions should be shared at the subsequent Transportation
Commission meeting.
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MEMO TO TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
From: Caleb Hood, Community Development Meeting Date: November 2, 2020
Presenter: Miranda Carson Estimated Time: 5 minutes
Topic: Staff Communications
Below are relevant correspondences received by City Staff since the October TC meeting.
President May,
In our joint meeting from last week, you requested a statement from our Council with regard
to the Eagle Rd and Amity Rd. construction project we recently discussed at our joint meeting...
The City of Meridian understands that tax payer money and timing are important for this
project. With that in mind, we do not recommend delaying this project. We request that your
Commission consider change order enhancements for the redesign of the multiuse crossings
located at Rome Drive and Dartmoor. We would appreciate if you include the City of Meridian
in this redesign process. Going forward, we would like to communicate more frequently with
regard to the decisions on whether RAB's or lighted intersections are used in future projects in
Meridian.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
My best,
Treg A. Bernt | City Council President
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Cell: (208) 409-7400 | City Hall Office: (208) 489-0544
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Hi Caleb,
I just called and left a message with you as well. My apologies - 9 months of telework and Zoom and I am still a victim
of occasional curveballs.
Please find attached the slide deck I had prepared for the Transportation Commision (with an updated date). I am
hoping to have another opportunity to present during the meeting next month or via individual meetings.
Thanks again and very sorry for any inconvenience.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HQE5c67uCiE46cuh0Yb8QmqmPCNglLrI/view
--
Hi Caleb,
I hope this email finds you well. I'm following up to see if you or Transportation Commissioners would be interested in
learning more about Spin's approach to scooter management. The presentation we've prepared is a brief introduction and
we're hoping to work closely with the City to determine program parameters that would facilitate the expansion of
transportation access while mitigating concerns for local stakeholders.
Thanks for your time and consideration.
--
Phuong Bui
She, Her, Hers
Government Partnerships Manager, Spin
phuong.bui@spin.pm | +1 909.815.3080
ChindenWest - US 20/26 Construction Updates
ITD reminds the traveling public, when using alternate routes, to follow
posted speed limits and drive attentively!
Linder to Locust Grove:
Night work to begin tonight to set concrete barrier and will continue through Wednesday.
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Beginning this week, crews will demolish the sidewalk on the south side of Chinden,
between Fox Run and Meridian Road. Pedestrians will be detoured to the road shoulder,
separated from traffic by a concrete barrier.
Fox Run Way, south of Chinden, is closed through November, from Chinden to Boulder
Bar Lane, as crews remove the overhead structure, widen the roadway and connect the
road with the Linder Village development.
Additionally, the sidewalk on the west side of Fox Run is closed. The east side sidewalk
is open for pedestrian use.
Locust Grove to Eagle Road:
Locust Grove to Eagle Road is under a traffic configuration that eliminates one through
lane, both east and westbound, at the Eagle intersection (see graphic above).
“At the east end of the ChindenWest corridor, paving operations will be occurring
between Locust Grove and Eagle Road,” said Michael Lucas, ITD’s project manager for
this section. “The necessary lane shift may result in increased congestion during peak
drive times. We encourage motorists to consider alternate routes when possible and
appreciate everyone’s patience.”
The public is reminded that all residential streets between Locust Grove and Eagle are
right-in and right-out only, during construction and after work is complete.
Starting this week, traffic lanes between Locust Grove and Bennington will be shifted.
Please be aware of any changes in traffic patterns and drive safely!
Locust Grove, north of Chinden, is closed through October for utility relocation.
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Please travel safely through construction zones!
Hi Caleb, Brian, Al, and Miranda:
We appreciate your time yesterday!
What we heard:
Rail with Trail is a high priority for the City.
o They realize it will not happen overnight.
o They appreciate COMPASS organizing this topic regionally.
The City is still having conversations about multi-use pathways with ITD and ACHD.
Linder Road Overpass is a high priority for the City. The City Council and ACHD Commission held a joint
meeting yesterday. They agreed to write a letter of support together to submit a request to ITD to
consider adding the Linder Road Overpass as a development project in the TIP/STIP. The school district is
also in support of the project.
The City has a workgroup currently updating the City’s priorities.
Transit service is expected to being in spring 2021. City is also working on concept-level active
transportation projects in the City.
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There is concern about the demographic data used in Traffic Impact Studies. Example – TIS for
Eagle/Amity Roundabout – by the time the roundabout was completed, the population had already
reached the horizon year growth. Traffic engineers swear by the data they provide, but the baseline and
projects are not accurate.
o Toni will make sure Carl and Mary Ann are aware of this concern, but unsure where the data
originates for consultants.
o Justin asked if COMPASS could provide an update to RTAC on where we are with the
demographic allocation of the growth projects for CIM 2050.
o Brian thought the Build Out scenario was fascinating, but unsure how it will all play out.
Toni shared that the I-84 Study is out to bid (RFP) and will open in early November.
o Justin requested that ACHD be involved in the study at some point because local roads
will/could be affected.
o Brian mentioned the Eagle Road Interchange. The City is concerned about the backups that
occur there.
o Caleb asked if part of the scope is to look at slip lanes between interchanges – Jayme said
everything is on the table in this study.
Brian asked if ITD/COMPASS is looking at funding mechanisms for improvements, such as value capture?
Possibly land value capture for SH-16?
o Jayme said ITD is collecting quite a lot of money through the proportionate share agreements
with Star and Middleton. ITD found a workaround and is collecting proportionate share on
behalf of the City of Kuna, as legal teams reach final language on an agreement. They will also
meet again with Eagle soon.
o Brian and Caleb said Meridian may be interested in an agreement if other agencies are entering
them. They didn’t want Meridian to be at a disadvantage if they entered an agreement early,
when other agencies around them did not have the same fees.
Transit – Caleb is not sure where Council stands on transit. As growth continues, transit is something
that will have to be developed.
o VRT needs a dedicated funding source… whatever form that takes.
o Caleb suggested that COMPASS take a more active role. He suggested getting all the MPOs
unified to support funding for transit.
o He understands that COMPASS has been advocating for a dedicated funding source for transit
for years and continues to include it as a high priority on the COMPASS Legislative Positions.
COMPASS guidance:
Encourage City to apply for transportation needs in the COMPASS application cycle in order to get those
needs on the Resource Development Plan so we are able to help them research funding opportunities.
Toni will follow up with other COMPASS staff on several items listed above.
***
COMPASS Links for More Information:
Resource Development and Funding
Includes:
o COMPASS Application Process
o COMPASS Application Guide
o Resource Development Plan
o Regional Transportation Improvement Program (includes policies and procedures)
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o Project Development Program (includes links to historical projects)
o CIM Implementation Grants (includes links to historical projects)
o Grant Assistance
Annual Report
Brochures
Communities in Motion 2040 2.0
The regional long-range transportation plan
Staff List
COMPASS Program Descriptions (attached)
***
LHTAC Links for More Information:
Training (T2 Center)
Workshops
o Department of Commerce grants (Department of Commerce is participating in the LHTAC
workshops)
LHTAC funding programs (go to specific programs on the right-hand column for more information about
each program)
***
Our goal is to help you find funding for your transportation priorities.
Please reach out to any of us if you have questions or need assistance!
Toni Tisdale | Principal Planner
Resource Development Team Lead
Community Planning Association (COMPASS)
700 NE 2nd Street, Suite 200
Meridian, ID 83642
Direct: 208-475-2238 | Main: 208-855-2558
Cell: 208-440-1109
http://www.compassidaho.org
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From: Shawn Martin <smartin@achdidaho.org>
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 9:57 AM
To: Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Transportation Commission 10/12 Agenda and Packet Published
That is how I read it too Caleb. However I would want and need a legal opinion from my attorney to clarify.
From: Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2020 4:33 PM
To: Shawn Martin <smartin@achdidaho.org>
Subject: RE: Transportation Commission 10/12 Agenda and Packet Published
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Thanks. ACHD approves or denies access to/from all of your roads. So does that mean that you
interpret all of your roads to be “controlled -access”? How do you practically interpret and apply this
definition on your system?
Caleb
From: Shawn Martin <smartin@achdidaho.org>
Sent: Friday, October 9, 2020 4:29 PM
To: Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Transportation Commission 10/12 Agenda and Packet Published
External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments.
I think this is what you are looking for:
49-109. DEFINITIONS — H. (1) "Habitual violator" means any person who
has a driving record that shows a violation point count of eighteen (18) or
more points in any consecutive twenty -four (24) month period; or twenty -
four (24) or more points in any consecutive thirty -six (36) month period.
(2) "Hazardous material" means any material that has been designated
as hazardous under 49 U.S.C. 5103 and is requ ired to be placarded under
subpart F of 49 CFR part 172 or any quantity of material listed as a select
agent or toxin under 42 CFR part 73.
(3) "Hazardous waste" means a material that is subject to the
hazardous waste manifest requirements of the EPA due to the type and quantity
of the material or that would be subject to these requirements absent an
interim authorization to the state under title 40, code of federal
regulations or that includes in whole or in part polychlorinated biphenyls
regulated by title 40, code of federal regulations, part 761.
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(4) "Highway" means the entire width between the boundary lines of
every way publicly maintained when any part is open to the use of the public
for vehicular travel, with jurisdiction extending to the adjacent property
line, including sidewalks, shoulders, berms and rights -of-way not intended
for motorized traffic. The term "street" is interchangeable with highway.
(a) Arterial. Any highway designated by the local authority as part of a
major arterial system of highways within its jurisdiction.
(b) Controlled-access. Any highway or roadway in respect to which owners
or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of
access to or from the highway except at such points only o r in such manner
as may be determined by the public authority having jurisdiction over the
highway.
(c) Through. Any highway or portion of it on which vehicular traffic is
given preferential right -of-way and at the entrances to which vehicular
traffic fro m intersecting highways is required by law to yield the right -
of-way to vehicles on the through highway in obedience to a stop sign, yield
sign, or other traffic-control device.
From: Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2020 4:09 PM
To: Shawn Martin <smartin@achdidaho.org>
Subject: RE: Transportation Commission 10/12 Agenda and Packet Published
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Thanks, Shawn.
One thing before the weekend I’ve been meaning to run by you, and forgot until just now. Idaho Code
§ 49-426(3) (copied below) refers to controlled access highways. We don’t have a definition in City
Code for controlled access highways. How does ACHD define these ro ads/highways? Is there a
statewide definition? Thanks.
(3) Any political subdivision of the state of Idaho may, but only after
sufficient public notice is given and a public hearing held, adopt local
ordinances or resolutions designating highways or sec tions of highways
under its jurisdiction which are closed to all -terrain vehicles, utility
type vehicles, specialty off-highway vehicles and motorbikes licensed
pursuant to this chapter and numbered pursuant to section 67-7122, Idaho
Code. The operation of licensed and numbered all -terrain vehicles, utility
type vehicles and motorbikes and those vehicles exempt from licensing and
numbering pursuant to subsection (2) of this section shall not be
permitted on controlled access highways, exc ept as provided in subsection
(4) of this section. The requirements of title 18 and chapters 2, 3, 6, 8,
12, 13 and 14, title 49 , Idaho Code, shall apply to the operation of any
all-terrain vehicle, utility type vehicle or motorbike upon highways.
Costs related to the posting of signs on highways or sections of highways
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that are closed to such vehicles, indicating the ordinance, are eligible
for reimbursement through the motorbike recreation account created in
section 67-7126, Idaho Code.
Caleb
Sonya,
We are in process of modifying the fence height in Bainbridge No. 7. (Attached is the detail that
allows for the added height). At completion, the new section will match the existing, and look
intentional. In addition, there are some gaps at the posts that will also be fixed to ensure that the
fence does comply. We will let you know when it is complete.
Jon Wardle
BRIGHTON – Creating GREAT Places
Thanks everyone for the reply. I apologize for not circling back to everyone. It was turned off on the 24th so if
you see it in operation now, please let us know!
Thanks,
Shawn
From: Brandon Frasier <bfrasier@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 1:00 PM
To: Walter M. Steed <wmsteed@aol.com>; Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>; Shawn Martin
<smartin@achdidaho.org>
Cc: Miranda Carson <mcarson@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Chinden/Ten Mile
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Shawn,
I inquired about this with John Wasson on Sept 23, and he said he passed it on to Josh. I didn’t ever hear
anything back as to the disposition.
From: Walter M. Steed <wmsteed@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 12:58 PM
To: Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>; smartin@achdidaho.org
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Cc: Miranda Carson <mcarson@meridiancity.org>; Brandon Frasier <bfrasier@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Re: Chinden/Ten Mile
Shawn,
I saw it right after the new highway from Hwy. 16 to Ten Mile was opened and the full signal
operating. That would have been prior to Sept. 24. Maybe the question has been
resolved. Sgt. Frasier?
Walter M. Steed
W. M. Steed & Associates
5341 W. Torana Drive
Meridian ID 83646
208-883-0123
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From: Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>
To: Walter Steed <wmsteed@aol.com>; Shawn Martin <smartin@achdidaho.org>
Cc: Miranda Carson <mcarson@meridiancity.org>; Brandon Frasier <bfrasier@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Tue, Oct 13, 2020 12:46 pm
Subject: FW: Chinden/Ten Mile
Walter (and Sgt. Frasier),
Would one (or both?) of you mind responding to Shawn?
Many thanks,
Caleb
From: Shawn Martin <smartin@achdidaho.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 11:49 AM
To: Caleb Hood <chood@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Chinden/Ten Mile
Caleb,
During yesterday’s Commission meeting, one of the Commissioners talked about the Flashing Yellow Arrow at
Chinden/Ten Mile. That FYA was disabled on September 24th so it should not be coming up at all. Can you email
that Commissioner (I couldn’t quite tell who made the comment) and ask him which day and time of day, he saw
the FYA operating?
Thanks,
Shawn
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2.4. Exhibit B to the Agreement shall be amended to add the following additional phase of
Improvements:
“Phase 4: Limited Traffic Signal and River Valley Left-Turn Storage Improvements
Phase 4A: Eagle Road and E. Village Drive – Install a new traffic signal and all typical components
(e.g. poles, lights, power, control cabinet, signing, and curb/median) at Village Drive/Eagle Road
intersection. The signal will be limited to protecting southbound left turns. Phase 4B: Eagle Road
and E. River Valley Street – Extend the southbound dual left turning lanes within the existing
median area on Eagle Road at the Eagle Road/River Valley Street intersection to provide more
vehicular storage for southbound left-turning vehicles.
AMENDMENT TO SALES TAX ANTICIPATION REVENUE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT Meridian
Town Center
This AMENDMENT TO SALES TAX ANTICIPATION REVENUE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
(“Amendment”) is made and entered into this ______ day of ________________________ 2020 (“Effective
Date”), by and among the IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, an executive department of
the state of Idaho (“ITD”), the IDAHO TRANSPORTATION BOARD, a board created pursuant to the
laws of the state of Idaho (“ITD Board”), the ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT (“ACHD”), a
highway district created pursuant to the laws of the state of Idaho, and MERIDIAN CENTERCAL,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Developer”). The entities entering into this Addendum
may be identified individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”, as warranted under the
circumstances. RECITALS AND AGREEMENT 1. The Parties entered into that certain Sales Tax
Anticipation Revenue Agreement (Meridian Town Center) dated effective September 23, 2011,
and recorded in the real property records of Ada County, Idaho as Instrument No. 112006971 (the
“Agreement”).
2. The Parties hereby agree to modify the Agreement as follows:
2.1. Section 1.1.3 of the Agreement shall be amended to include the bolded and underlined
language below: 1.1.3 Developer understands and agrees that it must commence the Phase 3
construction, by providing the required surety, on the earlier of: (i) prior to the issuance of any
occupancy permits which would bring the total amount of the Developer’s occupancy-permitted
space (whether retail, commercial, residential or other), to any amount exceeding 950,000 total
developed square feet; or (ii) November 1, 2020. Prior to the commencement of any physical
work on Phase 3 construction, Developer shall obtain final design approval, which will not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed by the Agencies, and provide the Phase 3 surety referenced in
Section 3.4 below. Subject to Section 1.7, Developer hereby obligates itself to proceed with the
entirety of Phase 3 and shall commence Phase 3 construction prior to exceeding the 950,000
square feet restriction referenced herein. Once Phase 3 construction begins, Developer shall
diligently prosecute the work until completed. ITD shall have no obligation to pursue or condemn
any right of way that may be needed for Phase 3 construction.
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2.2. A new Section 1.1.4 shall be added to the Agreement as follows:
1.1.4 Developer understands and agrees that it must commence the Phase 4 construction, by
providing the required surety, on or before December 31, 2021. Prior to the commencement of
any work on Phase 4 construction, Developer shall obtain final design approval, which will not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed by the Agencies, and provide the Phase 4 surety referenced in
Section 3.4 below. Subject to Section 1.7, Developer hereby obligates itself to proceed with the
entirety of Phase 4 and shall commence Phase 4 construction on or before December 31, 2021.
Once Phase 4 construction begins, Developer shall diligently prosecute the work until
completed. ITD shall have no obligation to pursue or condemn any right of way that may be
needed for Phase 4 construction.
2.3. Section 3.4 of the Agreement shall be amended to include the bolded and underlined language
below:
“3.4 Letter of Credit or Cash Deposit or Performance Bond. In addition to the bonding
requirements applicable to the Contractor pursuant to Section 3.2.1 supra, Developer shall deliver
to each Agency an irrevocable and unconditional letter of credit in favor of the Agency in an
amount equal to one hundred and ten percent (110%) of the total of the contract price of the
Project Costs associated with the applicable phase. The letter of credit shall be issued by either a
national bank with a branch in Ada County, Idaho or another financial institution acceptable to the
Agency. In lieu of a letter of credit, the Developer may provide a cash deposit in the same amount,
or pledge other security acceptable to the Agency of equal value. For ITD, Developer may in the
alternative deliver: (i) a phase-specific performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred and
ten percent (110%) of the Construction Contract price of the applicable phase; or (ii) an
irrevocable and unconditional letter of credit in favor of the ITD in an amount equal to one
hundred twentyfive percent (125%) of Developer’s project engineer’s estimate of the Project
Costs based on ninety-five percent (95%) complete project plans associated with the applicable
phase. If a bond is used, such shall comply with (a) the requirements of the Public Contracts Bond
Act of Idaho Code Chapter 19, Title 54; (b) the specific provisions discussed in IDAPA
39.03.42.700.03.d; and (c) any other reasonable project-specific requirements specified by
ITD. Each bond or other surety shall be obtained and be in effect at the time the Developer’s
obligations to construct each phase accrue. When all Developer’s contractors for the Project have
been paid and the Agency has issued its certificate of completion of the Project, such assurance
shall be released to Developer. Developer may request a reduction in the amount of financial
assurance as portions of the Project are fully completed, which requests shall not be unreasonably
denied or delayed. Delivery of the financial assurances set forth in this Section 3.4 shall operate to
commence construction on the applicable phase for which the assurance is delivered.”
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2.4. Exhibit B to the Agreement shall be amended to add the following additional phase of
Improvements:
“Phase 4: Limited Traffic Signal and River Valley Left-Turn Storage Improvements
Phase 4A: Eagle Road and E. Village Drive – Install a new traffic signal and all typical components
(e.g. poles, lights, power, control cabinet, signing, and curb/median) at Village Drive/Eagle Road
intersection. The signal will be limited to protecting southbound left turns. Phase 4B: Eagle Road
and E. River Valley Street – Extend the southbound dual left turning lanes within the existing
median area on Eagle Road at the Eagle Road/River Valley Street intersection to provide more
vehicular storage for southbound left-turning vehicles.
3. Recordation. This Amendment shall be recorded in the Ada County Recorder’s office
immediately upon the adoption and execution of the Amendment by the Parties.
4. Miscellaneous. All capitalized terms in this Amendment shall have the same meaning as set forth
in the Agreement, except as modified herein. Except as expressly modified by this Amendment, all
terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
[end of text; signature pages follow]
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