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Home My WebLink About030518_ca09Department of Public Works O Consent Agenda Page 1 of 1 Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Agenda Request To: Board of Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator From: Monte Reinders, Public Works Director/County Engineer Agenda Date: March 5, 2018 Subject: Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) Application; Upper Hoh Road Resurfacing MP 0.0 to MP 12.04 Statement of Issue: Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) is a competitive program supporting local transportation projects leading to federal lands. The program is managed by Western Federal Lands, a division of the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA). To be considered, electronic applications must be submitted in cooperation with the adjacent federal land agency and signature endorsement of the lead entity official to Western Federal Lands by March 9, 2018. Jefferson County Public Works (JCPW) and the National Park Service Olympic National Park have identified the pavement preservation for the entire length of the Upper Hoh Road as eligible for consideration through this program. Parts of the Upper Hoh Road has shown signs of deterioration. Timely pavement management will protect major road sections from more serious repairs. Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's £t Con's: Local funds available for road construction are prioritized in the 6 -year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and have been shown to be limited. The Federal Lands Access Program is a viable funding source. This is a competitive program within a multi -state area. If this project is selected, the Western Federal Lands division of FHWA will manage the project and control the funds in a Match Agreement. As this project is eligible for toll credits issued by Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), this project application has minimal cost for JCPW. The application is compatible with the County's strategic goal of seeking non - local sources of revenue. Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: If this project is selected, Western Federal Lands will design, construct, and manage the project which is estimated to cost $1,567,273.00. A 13.5% match is required which will be covered using WSDOT Toll Credits in the amount of $211,582.00. If this application is successful, the anticipated cost to JCPW is staff time for coordination with Western Federal Lands. Recommendation: Authorize the chair of the Board to approve and sign the FLAP application joint endorsement form. Return the signed original to JCPW for processing and submittal. Department Contact: Wendy A. Clark-Getzin, PE, Transportation Planner, 360-385-9162 Reviewed By: Philip Morley., o ty dministrator Date 2018 Washington Federal Lands Access Program JOINT ENDORSEMENT - This project is supported and endorsed by (add agency endorsements as needed) Project Name Upper Hoh Road Resurfacing MPO-MP 12.04 Federal Land Agency (ies) National Park Service Federal Land Unit Manager's Name Sarah Creachbaum Title Superintendent, Olympic National Parks Signature Date Email Address sarah_creachbaum@nps.gov Telephone 360-565-3004 Point of Contact Lisa Turecek Title Chief, Facility Maintenance Email Address lisa_turecek@nps.gov Telephone 360-565-3150 State, County, Local, or Tribal Government Jefferson County Agency Official's Name David Sullivan Title Chair, Board of County Commissioners Signature Date March 5, 2018 Email Address dsullivan@co.jefferson.wa.us Telephone 360-385-9103 Point of Contact Carolyn Gallaway Title Deputy Clerk of the Board Email Address carolyn@co.jefferson.wa.us Telephone 360-385-9122 Handwritten signatures are required for BOTH the Federal Land Management Agency being accessed and the State, County, Local or Tribal Government. Proposals that do not have the appropriate signature will NOT be eligible for consideration. _0 cu NO LL 0 ;T C:) C C- 0 -0- Z) 2E I O C) M co 0 UL CL to 0 .C: E :E cam U — n- o Tcr- 0 0 m 0 cz C/D 0 LLJ wCIO > 0 0 LLJ LL0 LLJ F) rr, :D n O 0 C-) a-0 =0 < 75 p LLJ n n D W co 0 0 _0 cu NO LL 0 ;T C:) C C- 0 -0- Z) 2E I DEREK KILMER 6TH DismiiT, WASHINGTON COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE INTERIOR, ENVIROMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE February 26, 2018 Congregg of t1p Uniteb fitates; bathe oferesetriE�eg Washinatnn, 13C 20515-4706 Brandye Hendrickson, Acting Administrator Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 OFFICES: 1520 LONGWORTH OFMCE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515 (202) 225-5916 950 PACIFIC AVENUE SUITE 1230 TACOMA, WA 98402 (253) 272-3515 345 6- STREET SUITE 500 BREMERTON, WA98337 (360)373-972S W W W. KI.MERmOUSEGOV RE: 2018 Jefferson County Public Works Federal Lands Access Program Application Dear Administrator Hendrickson: I am pleased to write this letter in support of the 2018 Federal Lands Access Program application from Jefferson County, Washington. This Upper Hoh Road capital preservation proposal is designed to ensure safe and reliable access to the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park. The Upper Hoh Road provides the only vehicular access to this popular tourist destination recognized as a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve. The management of the Upper Hoh Road has placed significant strains on Jefferson County's financial and human resources. Located along the Hoh River, this road has experienced multiple washouts during severe weather events. In some cases, these washouts resulted in temporary closures of the road, preventing access to the Hoh Rain Forest and its visitor center. Jefferson County Public Works has used reserves to mitigate emergency repairs made in 2004, 2007 and 2017. These environmental mitigation activities are still on-going and a direct cost to the agency. In 2011 several Federal and State partners aligned in an interagency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address the short and long-term management of the road. The National Park Service, the Western Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, the Washington Department of Transportation, and Jefferson County reaffirmed this MOU in 2016 to continue their collaborative approach to management of this vital vehicular access route to the Hoh Rain Forest. This Federal Lands Access Program application would address necessary repairs and preservation for the twelve mile existing road, including safety improvements to address a cluster of minor accidents on a curve. This project will proactively prevent future road closures, as well as restore and maintain the functions and values of the two-lane undivided road for tourism and property owners. I am pleased to support Jefferson County Public Works' request and urge full and fair consideration of their application to the Federal Lands Access Program for the Upper Hoh Road project. Should you have any questions, please contact Mary Jane Robins in my Port Angeles office at (360) 797-3623 or maryjane.robins@mail.house.gov. Sincerely, Derek Kilmer Member of Congress MARIA CANTWELL WASHINGTON `11.11nitcd Matcscnatc WASHINGTON, DC 20510-4705 February 23, 2018 Program Decision Committee c/o Neil Christensen Western Federal Lands Federal Highway Administration 610 East Fifth Street Vancouver, WA 98661 Dear Mr. Christensen, COMMITTEES: ENERGY AND NATURAL. RESOURCES COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION FINANCE INDIAN AFFAIRS SMALL BUSINESS I am pleased to write in support of the Federal Lands Access Program application from Jefferson County, Washington. The objective of the Upper Hoh Road capital preservation proposal is to ensure safe and reliable access to the Olympic National Park. The Upper Hoh Road provides the only vehicular access to the Hoh Rain Forest, a popular tourist destination which has been recognized as a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve. The management of the Upper Hoh Road has placed a large burden on Jefferson County. The Upper Hoh Road is located along the Hoh River which has caused multiple washouts during severe weather events. In some cases, the washouts were severe enough to cause temporary closures of the road which prevented access to the Hoh Rain Forest and its visitor center. Repair of the road has caused significant strains on the County's financial and human resources. Jefferson County Public Works have dipped into their reserves to mitigate emergency repairs made in 2004, 2007 and 2017. Environmental mitigation activities are still on-going and a direct cost to the agency. As the Upper Hoh Road primarily provides access to the Hoh Rain Forest, several Federal and State partners have aligned in an interagency Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address the short and long-term management of the road. The 2011 MOU has been reaffumed in 2016 between the National Park Service, the Western Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, Washington Department of Transportation and Jefferson County. The Federal Lands Access Program 2018 application requests funding for repairs, preserves the twelve mile existing road and identifies safety improvements where there has been a cluster of minor accidents on a curve. This project will proactively prevent future road closures, as well as restore and maintain the functions and values of the two-lane undivided road for tourism and a few property owners. In closing, I would like to reiterate my support for the Upper Hoh Road interagency MOU group resolving maintenance and preservation issues and their relationship with Western Federal Lands, Federal Lands Access Program. This committed work group has sustained access to a national treasure in the Northwest in light of adverse weather events. l appreciate your full and fair consideration of their proposal. Sincerely, Maria Cantwell United States Senator EVERETT RICHLAND SEATTLE SPOKANE TACOMA VANCOUVER WASHINGTON, DC 2930 WETMORE AVENUE 825 JADWIN AVENUE JACKSON FEDERAL BUILDING U.S. FEDERAL COURTHOUSE 950 PACIFIC AVENUE MARSHALL HOUSE 511 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING SUITE 90 SUITE 2041204A 9152ND AVENUE, SUirE 3206 WEST 920 RIVERSIDE, SUITE 697 SUITE 615 1313 OFFICERS ROW WASHINGTON, OC 20510-4705 EVERETT, WA 98201 RICHLAND, WA 99352 SEATTLE, WA 98174--1003 SPOKANE, WA 99201 TACOMA, WA 98402 FIRST FLOOR 12021224-3441 14251303-0114 (5091946-8106 (2961220 6400 (509)353--2507 (253)572-2261 VANCOUVER, WA 98661 FAX (2021228 0514 Fu14251303 8351 FAX: 150%946- 6937 TOLL FREE 1-888--648- 7328 FAX. ISM) 353-2547 FAX 1253) 572-5879 (360) 696-7838 FAX, 1206) 220-4404 FAX' (3601696 7844 Web: http://cantwell.senate.gov PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER