TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
FROM: Addie Javed, Ph.D., P.E., CFM, Public Works Director
DATE: June 17, 2025
SUBJECT: Engineering and Design of 32nd Avenue, 43rd Place and 44th Street in Gifford Neighborhood
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BACKGROUND
The Board recently directed staff to evaluate paving options for 32nd Avenue north of 43rd Street and to present findings for further review and guidance. At the March 25, 2025, regular BOCC meeting staff presented and outlined three (3) conceptual options for paving and associated drainage improvements along the corridor. A critical concern included a utility manhole protruding in the middle of the access-way near the intersection of 43rd Place and 32nd Avenue.
Subsequently, at the April 22, 2025, regular BOCC meeting, staff provided an update with additional details concerning engineering, construction schedules, estimated costs, and the potential right-of-way impacts or shared access alternatives related to this privately maintained street.
Following a detailed survey and assessment of potential impacts to adjacent property owners, the following updates were provided for Board consideration:
• 32nd Avenue (Private Road): Under proposed options require a 30-foot right-of-way (or an easement), affecting approximately 10 properties and vacant parcels along the corridor.
• 43rd Place (Private Access Easement): Proposed improvements fall within an existing 30-foot private ingress-egress easement and the County would need to acquire the land for the proposed improvement.
• Vacant Parcel(s): County may need to purchase a vacant parcel(s) for a retention pond to help alleviate flooding issues.
ANALYSIS
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) through a County approved continuing services contract (2023015) has submitted Work Order 01 to provide engineering consulting services to design and permit roadway and drainage improvements along 550' of 32nd Avenue (from 43rd Street to 44th Street), 310' of 43rd Place (from 33rd Avenue to 32nd Avenue), and 260' of 44th Street (from 32nd Avenue to 31st Avenue). The scope includes preparing biddable construction plans, utility coordination, stormwater design, traffic control planning, and permitting support.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding for an estimated $50,000.00 will be made available through Optional Sales Tax/Road & Bridge/Construction In Progress/32nd Ave 43rd Pl & 44th St Paving, Account No. 31521441-066510-25045, if approved. Costs associated with permitting fees will be borne by the County.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
Staff reports and presentations were provided on March 25, 2025, and April 22, 2025.
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
Approval of construction contract and professional services proposal as necessary.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This project supports the County’s broader objective to enhance local infrastructure and is in consistent with the Gifford Neighborhood Plan (GNP).
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
The project offers a long-term solution for paving and localized flooding, aligns with strategic priorities, and reaffirms the County’s commitment to completing outstanding items identified in the Gifford Neighborhood Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Work Order 01 to Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) for roadway and drainage improvements along 32nd Avenue, 43rd Place, and 44th Street to 31st Avenue in the Gifford Neighborhood, and authorize the Chairman to sign it, after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.