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Program Category: 08 Project # 09 Project # 10 Project # Street Improvements S-05 S-03 S-03 Yes No NA X Funding Source Accounting Code FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 TBD 120,000 - - - 120,000 - - Budgeted Funds Accounting Code FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 A. Land Cost B. Construction Cost 96,000 C. Contingencies (10% of B) - - - 9,600 D. Design & Engineering (15% of B) - - - 14,400 E. Percent for Art of B) F. Equipment Costs G. Other - - - 120,000 - - Expense Object Accounting Code FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 Personnel Supplies Purchased Services Fixed Charges Capital Outlay Debt Service - - - - - - Responsible Person: Responsible Department: Preparer's Initials Total Score Steve King Public Works CJK - Project Title: Right Lane Addition, I-90 at Grant Creek Road Date Submitted to Finance 03/02/2009 Today's Date and Time 06/03/2009 13:30 Description of additional operating budget impact: Right-of-way exists. OPERATING BUDGET COSTS Spent in Prior Years Funded in Prior Years REVENUE EXPENSE Is this equipment prioritized on an equipment replacement schedule? Are there any site requirements: How is this project going to be funded: Does this project have any additional impact on the operating budget: How is this project going to be spent: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM City of Missoula CIP Project Request Form FY 2010-2014 Description and justification of project and funding sources: This project widens the current single lane southbound on Grant Creek Road at the intersection with I-90 to provide a second lane for thru traffic or right turn to I-90 west. Congestion at this intersection was identified as an increasing problem in 1995. On December 6, 2005, MDT issued a design and preliminary cost estimate for the lane addition. In December 2006, the Grant Creek Neighborhood Council issued a survey questionnaire to the 563 residences in the Grant Creek Valley. Of the 195 (35%) questionnaires returned, 77% of the residences agreed disagreed) that "Grant Creek Rd southbound at I-90 must be improved to accommodate future traffic projections before any new subdivision or commercial development adding significantly to the traffic is approved in Grant Creek." The respondents reported delays ranging from 1 to 30 minutes. This project providing additional lane capacity for several vehicles should help relieve congestion caused by the current traffic loadings but may not handle substantive increases. Spent in Prior Years ---PAGE BREAK--- Program Category: 10 Project # Street Improvements S-03 Yes No 1. Is the project necessary to meet federal, state, or local legal requirements? This cri- terion includes projects mandated by Court Order to meet requirements of law or other X requirements. Of special concern is that the project be accessible to the handicapped. 2. Is the project necessary to fulfill a con- tractual requirement? This criterion includes Federal or State grants which require local X participation. Indicate the Grant name and number in the comment column. 3. Is this project urgently required? Will de- lay result in curtailment of an essential ser- vice? This statement should be checked "Yes" only if an emergency is clearly indi- X cated; otherwise, answer "No". If "Yes", be sure to give full justification. 4. Does the project provide for and/or im- prove public health and/or public safety? This criterion should be answered "No" un- less public health and/or safety can be X shown to be an urgent or critical factor. Raw Score Total Range Weight Score (0-3) 5. Does the project result in maximum benefit to the community from the 5 - investment dollar? (0-3) 6. Does the project require speedy implementation in order to assure its 4 - maximum effectiveness? (0-3) 7. Does the project conserve energy, cultural or natural resources, or reduce 3 - pollution? (0-2) 8. Does the project improve or expand upon essential City services where such 4 - services are recognized and accepted as being necessary and effective? (0-3) 9. Does the project specifically relate to the City's strategic planning priorities or other 4 - plans? Total Score - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (See C.I.P. Instructions For Explanation of Criteria) Qualitative Analysis Comments Project Rating Project Title: Right Lane Addition, I-90 at Grant Creek Road Grant Creek Road is the only reasonable outlet from the Grant Creek Valley. The single lane bottleneck is a safety threat in event of emergency evacuation. Undue delays are caused by the resultant congestion of the single lane. Tailbacks up to the RMEF entrance are occurring. It is sometimes difficult for customers of the Grant Creek Inn, Sevenar, McKenzie River, and Starbucks to cross into the queue of traffic. Removal of this bottleneck will avoid vehicles idling at this intersection, thereby conserving energy and reducing pollution. The project improves traffic flow. Providing adequate and safe transportation arterials is an essential City service. Grant Creek Rd will be more effective both from the safety and functional considerations when this lane is added. The project satisfies the TEA-21 Planning Factor 3 (increases safety); Factor 4 (enhances air quality and promotes energy conservation), and improves livability. Quantitative Analysis Comments No General Fund dollars. The project benefits travelers, residents of the Grant Creek Valley, Snowbowl users, and customers of the 3 motels, convenience store/service station, 3 restaurants, and employees and visitors to he RMEF. The congestion and emergency evacuation bottleneck now exist. The maximum effectiveness will be realized when the additional lane is complete. The sooner the better. The addition of this lane of traffic will improve the emergency evacuation capability in event of wildfire.