HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Meridian Budget Amendment Linder Rd. Overpass Item#1. Mayor Robert E. Simison
City Council Members:
IDIA Treg Bernt Brad Hoaglun
Joe Borton Jessica Perreault
c_ Ft 0 Luke Cavener Liz Strader
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor& City Councilmember
FROM: Dave Miles, Chief of Staff
DATE: April 12, 2020
SUBJECT: Linder Rd. Overpass Budget Amendment
Meridian prioritizes citizen desires for a more connected and safe community by working in
partnership to advance various priority transportation infrastructure projects. During last
year's 2020 Citizen Survey, Linder Road Overpass was identified as a high priority project by
the community, and subsequent conversations with other agency stakeholders have produced
a path forward to have Linder Road Overpass built.
In November 2020, the City Council, Ada County Commissioners and Ada County Highway
District(ACHD) Commissioners signed a joint letter of support encouraging the Idaho
Transportation Department Board to add the Linder Road Overpass project into the current
State Transportation Infrastructure Plan (STIP) for planning, funding and construction of this
regionally important bridge.
Recently, ACHD completed a preliminary scoping summary for the project and evaluated the
estimated total costs of the project to be approximately $21 M to $22.5M, including the
overpass itself and additional travel lanes between Franklin Rd. and Overland Rd. In
additional conversations it has been recommended that the City identify the level of financial
participation it is committed to in order to advance the project efforts.
This request is to allocate City funds in proportionate share as Meridian's contribution to the
project and its completion. The City is seeking to allocate $2.5M from its general fund
toward the Linder Road Overpass project. This amount represents approximately 11 percent
of the total costs, and it is an essential step to advance the project onto the COMPASS
Regional Transportation Infrastructure Plan (TIP) and Idaho STIP lists. These funds are
currently identified in Meridian's CFP for FY2022 planning. There are several opportunities
arising now for transportation funding that this FY2021 amendment will prepare the City for,
and this money would only be spent when the project moves forward at ACHD or ITD.
Recommendation:
To approve a budget amendment for FY2021 in the amount of$2.5 million to be
allocated to the design and construction of a Linder Rd. overpass.
Encl: ACHD Project Scoping Summary, Project ID #200399
20201130.Joint Letter-Linder Road Overpass
Mayor's Office . 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 301, Meridian, IQ 83642 Page a
Phone 208-489-0529 . Fax 208-888-6854 . www.meridiancity.org
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November 30, 2020
Bill Moad, Chairman
Idaho Transportation Board
3311 W. State Street
P.O Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707-1129
RE: Linder Road Overpass of Interstate 84
Dear Chair Moad:
As the population and transportation needs in Idaho and particularly the Treasure Valley grow,
we want to thank you for your continued partnership and collaboration in solving Ada County's
transportation needs. With Meridian serving as a central connection in the County, citizens
continue to request more road improvements allowing more efficient north-south and east-west
travel within the County for all users. Construction of an I-84 overpass at Linder Road will
address significant transportation infrastructure needs in Ada County.
The County has added over 19,000 new dwelling units in the last three years. Meridian, itself,
has added over 8,000 new dwelling units averaging a year-over year growth rate of about 7.2
percent. The City has also added over 3.4 million square feet of commercial space in the last
three years. As Meridian and the County continue to grow, the transportation network will
require expansion. It's no surprise that a recent survey conducted of Meridian residents showed
that nearly 70%rated a Linder Road overpass as a high priority in the community.
Linder Road overpass represents one of three overpasses identified as a priority for the unfunded
state system in the long-range plan, Communities in Motion 2040 2.0. Of those three projects,
Linder Rd is the only one with no existing overpass. Additionally, the Community Planning
Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) has provided preliminary modeling information
and Ada County Highway District(ACHD) has done a preliminary evaluation for widening of
Linder Road from Franklin over the Interstate to Overland Road.
As regional partners, we request that Idaho Transportation Department(ITD) Board consider this
project for inclusion on the current Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) so
that additional resources can be allocated for this project.
An extension of Linder Road over I-84 would provide greatly improved connectivity between
north and south Meridian and afford another route for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians
within the area. Moreover, by providing this connection it will alleviate growing congestion at
the Ten Mile and Meridian Road Interchanges as vehicles are able to use this alternate route.
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This will become critical in the coming years as Amazon and Federal Express are both building
significant distributions centers on Franklin Road in Meridian between Linder and Ten Mile
Roads, adjacent to the West Ada School District bus facility and Republic Services Meridian
location with a transfer station. Amazon and Federal Express alone are projected to add over
1,700 vehicle trips per day onto the existing system.
This overpass would also alleviate existing barriers to efficient movement of people, goods, and
services; requiring excessive out of direction travel and signal delays for local trips, reducing
emergency response reliability and services levels, and creating unnecessary trips on adjacent I-
84 interchanges. Regionally, this bridge would fill the last gap in the Linder Road corridor and
would be the longest unbroken north-south arterial in Ada County. Unquestionably, a huge
boost for commerce and travel interconnectivity.
Of note, we have shared our thoughts on this issue with the leadership at both Ada County and
ACHD and as you can see by our jointly signed letter, that they support our effort in starting this
conversation.
Thank you for your consideration of our request to include the Linder Road Overpass into the
current STIP for planning, funding, and construction of this regionally important bridge is
critical. We look forward to continuing this discussion and answer any questions you might have.
Sincerely,
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Robert E. Simison, Mayor Kendra Kenyo , Chair Mary May, President
City of Meridian Ada County Commission Ada County Highway
District Commission
Cc: ITD Board
Ada County Commissioners
Ada County Highway District Commissioners
City of Meridian Councilmembers
Brian Ness, Idaho Transportation Department Director
Steve Rutherford, Ada County Chief Operating Officer
Bruce Wong, Ada County Highway District Director
Caleb Hood, City of Meridian Planning Manager
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Item#1.
36 PM City of Meridian FY2021 Budget Amendment Form
Prior Year(s) Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Department Name: Other Government
Funding 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Title: Linder Road Overpass
Personnel $ S S $ S - In.,trurt-onx for tiulntiving lludg,.Z amenJmanec:
Operating $ S S S $ > Department y ll send Amendment with olrecaors signature to Finance(Budget Analystifor re+rlew
Capital $ 2,500,000 > Finance wilt send Amendment to Council Liaison for signature
Total $ - $ 2,500,000 $ $ $ $ >Council liaison will send signed Amendment to Mayor
Total Estimated Project Cost: $ 2,500,000 > Mayor mil send signed Amendment to Finance(Budget Analyst)
Evaluation Questions > Finance(Budget Analyst)will send approved Copy of Amendment to Department
Please answer all Evaluation Questions using the financial data referenced above. > Department will add copy of Amendment to Council Agenda using Novus Agenda Manager
1. Describe what is being requested?
Request to expend$2.5M for Linder Rd.Overpass project advancement. The$2.5M request represents Meridian's identified share in the projected costs of the total project to
advance the design and construction of this project. This effort is needed to move this poject onto the COMPASS Regional TIP and Idaho STIP lists. This cost represents
approximatley 11%of the projected total project costs of$21-22.5M.
2. Why was this budget request not submitted durin&the current fiscal year budget cycle?
This budget request is being submitted now that a preliminary project scoping summary is completed by ACHD,and joint support for the project has been memorialized between
k the City,Ada County and Ada County Highway District.
it 3,.What is the explanation for not submittinit this budget r„eauestJi
uring the next fscaUgAi:budget gyS!e? _. ....-
This project amendment is needed now to move this project onto the COMPASS Regional TIP and Idaho STIP lists,allowing the project to advance through the various agencies.
4.Describe the proposed method of funding? If funding is split between Funds(i.e. General,Enterprise,Grant),please Include the percentage split. Listthe amounts and ~
sources of anticipated additional revenue that will result from approval of this request.
This project will be paid for with split funding with a portion(the identified$2.SM)from the City,and the remainder through agency partnerships by State ITD and the local
ACHD.
S.Does this request align with the Department/City's strategic plan? If not,please explain how this request was not included in the Department/City strategic plan? r
~Yes-Responsible Growth and Transportation&Infrastructure
6. Does this request require resources to be provided by other departments? If yes,please describe the necessary resources to be provided by other departments.
No
7.Does this Amendment include an needed E ui ment or Software that will utilize the Ci 's network? Yes or No)- NoS.Is the amendment going to result in the dis sal of an asset?IYes or No IVo_
d iti al comments?
n/a
Total Amendment Request $ 2,500,000
Every effort should be made to avoid reopening the budget for an amendment. Departments will need to provide back up and appear before the City Council to justify budget amendments.
Budget amendments are intended for emergency or mandatory changes to the original balanced budget. Changes to the original balanced budget may cause a funding shortfall.
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City of Meridian FY2020 Budget Amendment Form C-1UsersldmiieslDesktoplLinder Rd Task Force Mar-20211Linder Rd Overpass Amendment_4 9 2021
Item#1. PRELIMINARY SCOPING SUMMARY
Projec ame I Linder Rd, Overland Rd/Franklin Rd I Project ID 200399
Program Capital Investment Program I Sub-Program I Roads GIS# RCO207
Scope Statement
(Include overall project description, lane widths, bike/ped I
treatments/widths, drainage assumption, etc.
5-lanes(12.5 outside lanes, Ill'inside lanes,and 10'path on both sides with 3'
buffer). Replace bridge#1200 w/stiff leg culvert w/railing and culvert at
Kennedy Lateral with a pre-cast box culvert. Narrow to 4-lanes at bridge. No access
1-84 to Overland. Install PHB at Waltman and PHB with pedestrian island at Ten Mile L
Creek. Signalize Linder and Overland intersection. Replace culvert at Kennedy '
Lateral with pre-cast box culvert. At Franklin, install a NB RTL and SIB through
lane.
Preliminary Scoping Team Recommendations L Cost Estimate
Scoping Recommendation I Go Defer Year Concept $0
Decision Details for No Go Recommendations Design(705/704) $961,000
ROW(701/702/703) $2,246,000
Construction $12,008,000
Concept Needed Purpose N/A CE $601,000
Traffic Analysis Needed Purpose N/A Traffic Materials $155,000
Geotech Needed Purpose N/A Utilities $250,000
Scoping Complete Q Commission Review Year Total $16,221,000
Potential Sub-Projects PHBs at Waltman and Ten Mile Creek, Bridge#1200, Funding Type Standard
Overland and Linder Intersection
Scoping Notes ITD will build overpass. ACHD will construct approaches. Assume MSE wall with moment slab for bridge tie ins.
Project Background
Project Source Capital Improvement Plan Scoped Date 3/12/2019 Project Purpose
Partner Agency Request Information Widen Linder Rd to 5 lanes with 10'multiuse path
Requestor I I Rank 1st Request Yr on both sides of the road between Overland and
Requested Cost Share Items Franklin including the approaches to construct an
ITD will build overpass. overpass over 1-84. ITD Bridge estimated at
$5,000,000.
Master Street Map
Street Typologies Residential Arterial Preservation Width(s) 96 MSM Planned Lanes 5
Capital Improvement Plan CIP Project o❑ CIP Year 2016
Roadway Projects CIP Planned Lanes 5 1 Project Length
Intersection Projects Leg N S E W Roundabouts
Planned Lanes CIP Roundabout
Project Extents RAB Type
Bike and Pedestrian Plans
Neighborhood Plans In a Plan o❑ # of Associated Projects 9 Associated Plan Dtwn Meridian,
North Meridian
On BMP Facility Level 3, State Part of RLS Bikeway
Bike Master Plan o
Network Level(s) Bikeway Name
Facilities to be Priority High Medium Low
ADA Transition Plan Upgraded Ramps(#) 0 0 2
it Sidewalks(If) 0 0
Other Location Information
ADT 7,883 PCI 83 Bus Stops Impacted Parcel Count 68 SR2S
ADT Date 5/9/2018 PCI Date 1/17/2020 Bus Routes Expected Buyouts
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