Department: Public Works
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger / Beth Wright
Subject: Agreement with Johnson County to provide CARS funding for the Lone Elm Road, Old 56 Hwy to 151st Improvements Project, PN 3-C-084-17.
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Item Description:
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Consideration of an Agreement with Johnson County for construction of the Lone Elm Road, Old 56 Hwy to 151st, Improvements Project, PN 3-C-084-17..
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Summary:
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 April 16, 2019, the City Council passed Resolution Number 19-1029 approving the City of Olathe’s application that was submitted for 2020 CARS funding. The Lone Elm Road, Old 56 Hwy to 151st, Improvements Project was selected to receive CARS funding for construction in 2020.
This Agreement (CARS # 320001324) provides CARS funding for 50% of the participating project costs up to a maximum of $2,500,000. This funding can be used for all eligible costs of construction.
This project will improve Lone Elm Road to a four-lane divided arterial section between Old 56 Highway and 151st Street along with geometric improvements at the intersection of Lone Elm Road and Old 56 Highway. Improvements will include storm sewer, streetlights, on-street bike lanes, landscaping and sidewalks. Also included in this project will be modifications to the existing bridge over the railroad to provide pedestrian access.
Construction began in early April 2020 and is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2021.
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Financial Impact:
Funding for the Lone Elm Road, Old 56 Hwy to 151st, Improvements Project includes:
GO Bonds $13,175,000
STP $ 3,785,000
CARS $ 2,500,000
Total $19,460,000
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Action Needed:
Approval of an Agreement with Johnson County for construction of the Lone Elm Road, Old 56 Hwy to 151st, Improvements Project, PN 3-C-084-17.
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Attachment(s):
A. Project Location Map
B. Project Fact Sheet
C. CARS Agreement