HomeMy WebLinkAboutURA RES 2021-28 RESOLUTION NO. ZD&J- ZJ3
WHEREAS the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Caldwell has budgeted to assist with a funding shortfall
for the construction of the Old I-]ighway 30 Bridge; and
WHEREAS the Bridge project has met with delays and cost increases associated therewith that may extend its
tirne of construction for many years; and,
WHEREAS the Urban Renewal Board, the City of Caldwell, and Canyon Highway,District NoA share
common interest and concern for the improvement of the Ustick Road Corridor;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Caldwell, Idaho to approve the
reassignment of$3.IM from the Old Highway 30 Bridge project to design assistance for the referenced Old
Highway 30 Bridge Project in an amount of approximately$104k,and the remainder towards Ustick Road related
improvements described in the attached letter from the Canyon Highway District No. 4 Board, which letter is
attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full.
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PASSED BY THE BOARD of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Caldwell, Idaho this 1/1' day of
October, 2021.
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APPROVED BY THE CHAIRMAN of the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Caldwell, Idaho this 1%1�"
day of October, 202 1.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Some years ago, Urban renewal agreed to participate in the funding of the Old Hwy 30 Bridge Replacement
Project, a federally funded project that had a $3.1M funding Shortfall. This project has experienced a
number of obstacles that have delayed its construction. Notably, the construction cost estimate has grown
significantly while other federal process related challenges were worked through. Both the cost increase
and the approaching sunset of the relevant allocation area have urged Canyon Highway District No. 4 and
Caldwell to consider near term needs for use of the funding, The Old Highway 30 Bridge Project will still
be pursued but under a larger funding vehicle outside of the normal Bridge and Surface Transportation
Project mechanisms.
The funding, is instead proposed to be used for common Caldwell, Urban Renewal, and Canyon Highway
District priorities including $104k to assist with immediate design costs on the Old Highway 30 Bridge
Project (AKA Plymouth Street Bridge)and a number of important priorities on [stick Road. These needs
are detailed in the attached letter from the Canyon Highway District Board,
The Public ' 'ork Director has reviewed the attached resolution and recommend that it be approved.
' RECOMMENDED ACTION. Approve the attached resolution.
CANYON HIGHWAY DISTRICT No. 4
15435 HIGHWAY 44
CALDWELL, IDAHO 83607
TELEPHONE 2081454-8135
FAX 208/454-2008
September 29, 2021
Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency
411 Blaine Street
P.O. Box 117g
Caldwell, ID 83606
Re: Urban Renewal Projects - Ustick Road Corridor Concurrence
Dear Commission:
Canyon Highway District No. 4 and the City of Caldwell have been jointly pursuing
replacement of the Old Hwy 30/W. Plymouth Street Bridge located over the Boise River
in north Caldwell. The Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency previously approved this
project as an urban renewal project with the intent to provide a portion of the design and
construction funding for the project. Unfortunately, due to project delays and escalating
construction costs, a new primary construction funding source(s) is needed, and the
construction timeline is unknown and likely to be beyond the sunset of the urban
renewal area.
In order to completely fund the design of the Old Hwy 30M1. Plymouth Street Bridge,
$104,000 is being requested for this project in FY 2022.
Working with Caldwell City staff, a number of other priority transportation needs have
been identified within the urban renewal area. Canyon Highway District No, 4 supports
funding the following identified projects in the Caldwell urban renewal area:
1. Ustick Road Culvert Replacement on the Wilson.Drain — Estimated-at-$50;000_ _-1-•..1_
design and $200,000 construction with 74.4% of the project being eligible
(located with the URA).
2. Ustick Road & Indiana Avenue Roundabout Slip lanes— Construction of separate
right-turn lanes (slip lanes) on the northeast and northwest quadrants of the
roundabout.
3. Ustick Road & Florida Avenue Roundabout— Construction funding for the eligible
portions of a new roundabout at this location.
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4. Ustick Road Widening —Continuation of the widening on Ustick Road east of the
Interstate 84 overpass to the limits of the URA or available funding.
The Highway District appreciates the Caldwell Urban Renewal Agencies support of
community transportation needs. Please direct any questions or need for further
information to Tim Richard, Canyon Highway District Director at (208) 454-8135.
Sincerely, ,
Jay Gibbons,
Chairman
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