Focus Area: Infrastructure (Engineering)
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger / Nate Baldwin
Subject: Agreement with Johnson County to provide CARS funding for the Black Bob Road, 153rd Terrace to 159th Street, Improvements Project, PN 3-C-041-23.
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Consideration of an Agreement with Johnson County for construction of the Black Bob Road, 153rd Terrace to 159th Street, Improvements Project, PN 3-C-041-23.
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Summary:
This project will improve Black Bob Road from 153rd Terrace to 159th Street from a 2-lane roadway to a 4-lane divided arterial section. Improvements will include pavement construction, bike lanes, curb and gutter, medians, streetlights, sidewalk and side path and storm sewers.
The County Assistance Road System (CARS) program provides funds to the cities of Johnson County to construct and maintain their major arterials. Each year the cities submit a 5-year road improvement plan to Johnson County. On March 19, 2024, the City Council passed Resolution Number 24-1013 approving the City of Olathe’s application that was submitted for 2025 - 2029 CARS funding. The Black Bob Road, 153rd Terrace to 159th Street, Improvements Project was selected to receive CARS funding for construction.
This Agreement provides CARS funding for 50% of the participating project costs up to a maximum of $3,755,000. This funding can be used for all eligible costs of construction.
Construction of this project is tentatively scheduled to begin in Fall 2025.
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Financial Impact:
Funding for the Black Bob Road, 153rd Terrace to 159th Street, Improvements Project includes:
CARS $ 3,755,000
GO Bonds $13,595,700
Total $17,350,700
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Action Needed:
Approval of an Agreement with Johnson County for construction of the Black Bob Road, 153rd Terrace to 159th Street, Improvements Project, PN 3-C-041-23.
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Attachment(s):
A. Project Location Map
B. Project Fact Sheet
C. Agreement