Airport Land Acquisition

Project Description:

This project involves the purchase of properties adjacent to the Lee's Summit Municipal Airport as shown on the Airport Layout Plan approved in March 2000.

Project Rationale:

This land acquisition is required in order to provide Runway Protection Zones RPZ's)for the extension of Runway 18/36; to provide RPZ's for both ends of Runway 11-29; and to provide development area for the construction of a new terminal and new hangars to replace the existing hangars that will be demolished to meet FAA airport design standards.

Current Project Status:

The process of land acquisition includes surveys, appraisals, Environmental Site Assessments, and negotiations. The process is underway for all of the properties involved. The City has acquired thirteen of the tracts and has one offer pending.

The surveyor and appraiser have completed all of the surveys and appraisals for the remaining tracts.

The land acquisition program for the airport is on hold pending the outcome of the Airport Business Plan.

Airport Preliminary Engineering

Project Description:

This project includes thirty percent engineering design, drawings, and estimates for the development of the airport as depicted in the Master Plan adopted in March, 2000.

Project Rationale:

This project is needed in order to provide engineered design and estimates to verify previous cost estimates.

Current Project Status:

Crawford Murphy and Tilley is the consultant and has submitted the drawings and report to finalize the 30 percent engineering.

Arbores Pump Station

Project Description:

This project involves removal of the Arbores Pump Station and installation of approximately 2,000 feet of gravity line.

Project Rationale:

The pump station is 25 years old and requires significant maintenance and rehabilitation if use continues. Replacement with a gravity line will eliminate the need for maintenance and rehabilitation as well as ongoing operating costs to run a pump station.

Current Project Status:

Arterial Street Lighting Program

Project Description:

This program is the addition of City- owned street light systems along major arterial roadways. Currently, street lighting is provided through a lease agreement with KCP&L and covers only intersections and residential streets. Council approved funding in FY2004 to add streetlights to eight arterial streets. Street lighting will be included on other arterials as they are designed and constructed. The bond issue that was passed in the November 2007 election will expand this project to provide street lighting along nine additional arterial streets.

Project Rationale:

Lighting on arterial roadways is currently not part of the leased system. Safety is a concern for the driving public. Studies have shown that streets with continuous street lighting have a lower crash frequency at night than streets without lighting.

Current Project Status:

Installation is complete and systems operational for almost all of the eight Phase 1 street lighting projects. The only street segment that is yet to be lit is Ward Road from Persels Road to Oldham Parkway. Lighting will be constructed along this street segment when other improvement projects in the area are constructed. Design and construction activities have begun for several of the nine street lighting projects (Arterial Street Lighting Phase 2) funded by the November 2007 bond election. The Blackwell Road, Todd George Pkwy., and Langsford Road are complete. Construction is in progress on Colbern Road and on Woods Chapel Road. Design work is in progress for Longview Blvd. and Douglas Street. Persels Road and 2nd Street projects have not yet begun.

Bailey Road, Route 291 to Hamblen Rd

Project Description:

This project is one of six in the Lee's Summit Thoroughfare Master Plan. Funding for this project comes from the extension of the 1/2 cent sales tax (for Transportation Improvements) passed by voters in the spring of 2007. The project will construct a new roadway from M-291 east to the intersection of Hamblen Road and Bailey Road. A significant part of the project will be the design and construction of a bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad.

Project Rationale:

Current Project Status:

The concept / study phase is complete. Design work began in February 2010. Design, permitting and property acquisition is expected to take between 12 months and 18 months.

Bayview Drive Water- Channel Dr to Shore Line Dr

Project Description:

Relocation of approximately 2,300 linear feet of 6-inch water main and service connections along Bayview Drive from Channel Dr to Shore Line Drive. The line will be relocated into the existing roadway due to the numerous obstructions along the existing alignment.

Project Rationale:

The existing line is deep and located under retaining walls, sidewalks and landscaping features, which results in high maintenance costs when repairs are needed. The main has experienced several breaks.

Current Project Status:

Blackwell Interchange at 50 HWY

Project Description:

Extension of Blackwell Road across 50 Highway, having a diamond interchange. Construction of Blue Parkway to Blackwell Road and Oldham Parkway to Smart Road, with an intersection at Blackwell Road. This project will be fully funded by the East 50 HWY TIF and managed by the City of Lee's Summit. MoDOT, City of Lake Lottawanna and Jackson County are supporting agencies with property interests and/or ownership.

Project Rationale:

Traffic conditions at the interchange of Todd George Parkway and 50 Highway will not accomodate the immediate and projected growth of surrounding development. Improvements to Todd George Parkway interchange are planned, but cannot mitigate the traffic congestion without alternate access to 50 Highway in eastern Lee's Summit. Blackwell interchange has been planned for over 40 years. Blackwell interchange will relieve some of the congestion at Todd George Parkway and surrounding streets, provide better access to eastern Lee's Summit, minimize the impact of travel during construction at Todd George Interchange, encourage economic development in the newly annexed property and meet the City's long range traffic demand.

Current Project Status:

TranSystems was selected as the design firm, teamed with HDR. Design is approximately 98% complete. The interchange has been designed with roundabout traffic control where the ramps intersect with Blackwell Road and at the intersection of Blackwell Road and Blue Parkway/Shenandoah Drive. All permits and enviornmental clearances have been approved. Acquisition of right-of-way, utility relocation and construction will be deferred until TIF funds are available to cover associated project costs. Such funding is contingent on development activity within the TIF Area.

Blackwell Road: Langsford Road to South Park Prop

Project Description:

This project involves the reconstruction of Blackwell from the south edge of Legacy Park to just south of Langsford Road as a three-lane undivided roadway, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and drainage structures. The project also includes reconstruction of the intersection at Blackwell and Langsford which includes the installation of a traffic signal. The project is partially funded by Jackson County since a portion of the road is in the county.

Project Rationale:

Blackwell Road will be a major north- south corridor on the east side of the City. The projected increase in traffic in this area due to development and the new park warrant the need for improvements. This project is part of the 1997 Road Sales and Excise Tax program.

Current Project Status:

Complete.

CC & WPL Watershed - SSES & I/I Rehab

Project Description:

This sanitary sewer improvement project consists of completing the Sewer System Evaluation Survey (SSES) and the I/I rehabilitation work identified in the Sewer System Evaluation Surveys in watersheds CC-16, CC-20, and WPL-6.

Project Rationale:

This project will serve existing customers by identifying infiltration and inflow (I/I) sources, and the development of a plan for rehabilitation to reduce the extraneous wastewater from these sources.

Current Project Status:

The Engineer and City staff have identified private I&I defects following property inspections in the Cedar Creek 16 & 20 Sub-basins. A pilot of 12 properties with known I&I defects are currently involved in the City's Cedar Creek CC-16 and CC-20 Watershed Sub-basin Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program. The pilot will be evaluated before the I&I reduction program will be applied to the additional properties with known I&I defects in the Cedar Creek 16 &20 Sub-basins.

CC Watershed - CC-16, CC- 20 Private I/I Rehab

Project Description:

This sanitary sewer improvement project consists of completing the private I/I rehabiliation work identified in the Sewer System Evaluation Survey(SSES) in the identified sub-watersheds CC-16 and CC-20. These improvements consist of removal of ground water infiltration and inflow from home drain systems.

Project Rationale:

This project will serve existing customers by reducing I/I from these sources which will alleviate sanitary sewer overflows and backups in homes.

Current Project Status:

An intial 12 properties with I/I defects have been identifed by the Engineer and City staff, and will be involved in the City's Cedar Creek CC-16 and CC-20 Watershed Sub-basin Backup Prevention Program.

CC Watershed - CC-17, CC- 21 Private I/I Rehab

Project Description:

This sanitary sewer improvement project consists of completing the private I/I rehabiliation work identified in the Sewer System Evaluation Survey (SSES) in the identified sub-watersheds CC-17 and CC-21. These improvements consist of removal of ground water infiltration and inflow from home drain systems.

Project Rationale:

This project will serve existing customers by reducing I/I from these sources which will alleviate sanitary sewer overflows and backups in homes.

Current Project Status:

Cedar Creek Interceptor - Segments 1, 2-1

Project Description:

Segment 1 consists of replacing and upsizing approximately 9,481 lineal feet of sanitary sewer pipe ranging in size from 30-inch to 54-inch in diameter. This project is located in the Cedar Creek watershed between and including manhole 20-001 to manhole 28-276. Segment 2-1 consists of replacing and upsizing approximately 1,230 lineal feet of sanitary sewer pipe ranging in size from 30-inch to 36- inch in diameter. This project is located in the Cedar Creek watershed and including manhole 28- 276 to manhole 28-044. Segment 2-1 connects with Segment 1 at manhole 28-276.

Project Rationale:

The interceptor segments 1 and 2-1 have been identified in the Wastewater Master Plan (June 2007) as being undersized for the inability to convey predicted peak wet weather flows and not meet the future needs of development. The condition of the existing pipe system is a concern. Current flow monitoring of this sanitary sewer alignment indicated condition issues with this particular line.

Current Project Status:

The contractor has delivered pipe to the site. Manholes are expected by July 7, 2010. The contractor will begin work after the manholes are delivered.

Cedar Creek Trunk-Winterset Woods & Sterling Hills

Project Description:

This sanitary sewer improvement project consists of the construction of 2,600 LF of sanitary sewer relief lines ranging in pipe size from 12-inches to 15-inches in diameter on the lower segments of the Cedar Creek Interceptor Subbasins CC-03 and CC-04.

Project Rationale:

The existing lines do not have capacity to convey the predicted peak wet weather sanitary sewer flows nor meet the future needs of development. The condition of the existing pipe system is also a concern. There has been at least one documented overflow in these subbasins.

Current Project Status:

Cedar Creek Watershed - SSES

Project Description:

This sanitary sewer improvement project consists of completing sewer system evaluation surveys and building inspection in the identified sub watersheds (CC-17 and CC-21).

Project Rationale:

This project will serve existing customers as to the identification of infiltration and inflow (I/I) sources, and the development of a plan for rehabilitation to reduce the extraneous wastewater from these sources.

Current Project Status:

Cedar Creek Watershed Improvements

Project Description:

This project involves improvements to existing sanitarysewer mains in the Cedar Creek watershed, primarily in the vicinity of M291 and US 50. The project will address over-capacity lines in the area in order to allow future redevelopment in the vicinity.

Project Rationale:

The lack of sanitary sewer capacity in this area is an obstacle to redevelopment. A federal grant was obtained through economic development contacts which will pay for just over half of the cost of the project.

Current Project Status:

Chipman Road Bridge over Cedar Creek

Project Description:

This project is the replacement of the existing Chipman Road Bridge over Cedar Creek, just west of the RR overpass. The existing bridge shall be removed with a new bridge constructed in the same location. A signal will be installed for traffic safety through the tunnel under the old railroad embankment. Chipman Road will be closed in this area during the construction phase of the project.

Project Rationale:

The existing bridge is a deteriorating concrete structure with a 10-ton load limit. The heaviest traffic the bridge can now support is a school bus. If not replaced, other action will would be taken within the next year to either lower the posted load limit (no school buses), reduce to one lane lane of traffic, and/or reduced speed limit over the bridge or closing the bridge.

Current Project Status:

The construction contract has been awarded to LG Barcus and Sons of Kansas City, KS. The City and Contractor have begun initial planning and material ordering. The schedule submitted by LG Barcus indicates closing Chipman Road on June 1, 2010.

Chipman Road, View High Dr to Bent Tree Dr

Project Description:

This project is one of six projects funded by the 2007 1/2 cent sales tax renewal. This project will reconstruct the roadway as a 3-lane facility and acquire right-of-way for ultimate divided 4-lane facility with turn lanes. The existing one-lane RR tunnel will be removed, and widened to support two-way traffic.

Project Rationale:

SAFETY: This project will improve safety by leveling the roadway and improving sight distance. The right of way component will preserve right of way for future capacity improvements.

Current Project Status:

The City has completed the Request for Qualifications process of the design firm. Wilson and Company of Kansas City, MO was selected. Pending negotiation and approval of their design contract, conceptual study, design and survey work will begin in July 2010.

Chipman Road: M-291 Hwy. to Birchwood

Project Description:

This project involves the construction of a new residential collector road from M-291 Highway to Birchwood Drive including a bridge. The total length of the roadway is approximately 3,500 feet. The project includes new sidewalk, curb and gutter, and storm drainage inprovements. The completed concept report outlines 3 proposed alignments for the bridge over the creek, right of way acquistionsj, park land conversion and estimated construction cost.

Project Rationale:

This road will be an east-west route for residential traffic to and from the Foxwood and Bordner subdivisions. This project is part of the 1997 Road Sales and Excise Tax program.

Current Project Status:

Currently, and in the forseeable future, there is no significant traffic demand for this project. Funding from the City's Excise Tax is not sufficient for this project. Since there is no significant need for this project and insufficient funding, it will be deferred indefinitely.

Colbern Road Traffic Signal at Campbell Middle Sch

Project Description:

A traffic signal will be installed on Colbern Road at the intersection with the main driveway to Campbell Middle School.

Project Rationale:

A school traffic study identified the need for a traffic signal at this location.

Current Project Status:

This project is currently being designed by City Staff. The traffic signal will be constructed next Summer.

Curb Replacement Program

Project Description:

The purpose of the Curb Program is to replace deteriorating curb & gutter on streets that are scheduled to be part of the City Overlay Program in the following fiscal year. Generally streets with major deterioration are selected for the program. The curb on these streets is entirely removed and replaced with new concrete curb & gutter that meets the current City requirements for concrete materials. The new requirements for concrete materials are considerably more durable than the material that was placed by developers in the past.

Project Rationale:

The replacement of failing curb and gutter reduces both resident complaints and the load put on the City of Lee's Summit Operations division that is responsible for repairing and maintaining the City's infrastructure.

Current Project Status:

Douglas Street Median and Lighting Improvements

Project Description:

This project includes the addition of a median on Douglas between Vicotria and Tudor, a southbound right-turn lane at Victoria and associated signal relocations and modifications at the intersections to accomodate U-turn traffic. Continuous street lighting will also be installed along Douglas Street between Chipman Road and I-470.

Project Rationale:

The improvements will control unsignalized vehicle movements to improve safety and roadway capacity as the traffic volumes along this major corridor continue to increase.

Current Project Status:

This project is currently being designed. Public comments about the project were recieved at a public meeting and through the City's website. The comments have been posted on the website at the following address: http://cityofls.net/Transportation/Traffic/Douglas-Street-Improvements.aspx City staff has decided to delay construction of the project until 2011 based on the comments that were recieved. Delaying the project will allow construction to be completed before Novemeber 2011.

East Prairie Lee Excess Flow Holding Basin

Project Description:

Approximately 1.8 MG of storage for peak wet weather flows from the East Prairie Watershed (EPL). Phase 1 of this project will serve the existing Summit Mill subdivision as well as the Woods property that has been annexed into the City. The Excess Flow Holding Basin (EFHB) is required for development of Woods property and the EPL watershed. This project is fully funded by the Sewer Tap Fee. The developer of the annexed property will reimburse the City for a portion of the costs in accordance with the pre- annexation agreement.

Project Rationale:

This basin will serve exsiting and future customers by reducing peak wet weather flows to downstream sewers and reducing overflows.

Current Project Status:

The contractor has completed the access road and has installed the 24 inch pipes to the existing wet well.

East Terminal Area - LXT

Project Description:

This Project began on June 3, 2008. The project consisted of the development of a new parallel taxiway on the East side of the Airport and an aircraft parking apron area. Also included were installation of wildlife fencing, clearing of obstructions in the runway protection area, and the remarking of both runways. The work was performed by Emery Sapp & Sons.

Project Rationale:

The Masterplan for the airport includes upgrading the airport to a C-II airport. The west parallel taxiway is too close to the north-south runway (R/W 18-36) to meet the C-II standards. A new terminal area needs to be developed on the east side of R/W 18-36 before the existing terminal and some hangars can be removed, allowing the relocation of the west parallel taxiway.

Current Project Status:

With the exception of final seeding in some areas, this project is complete. Seeding will be performed within the specified dates for seeding in the spring of 2010.

Harris Road Waterline Phase 1

Project Description:

This project involves the replacement of existing 3" and 4" waterlines with a new 12" line. It is located along Harris Road from US 50 Highway to Herring Road within the Public Water Supply District #14 service area. This project will be bid in conjunction with the M150 & Doc Henry Water Replacement project.

Project Rationale:

Constructed in the mid-1960's, the waterlines in the area is under capacity for the current development. This is the last project to complete as part of PWSD#14. The district is dissolving and transferring all assets to the City of Lee's Summit.

Current Project Status:

Project is currently in the design phase and will bid fall 2010.

Hook Road: Ward Rd to Route 291

Project Description:

This project will widen and reconstruct Hook Road as a 3-lane facility from Ward Road to Hwy. 291.

Project Rationale:

This project is one of six projects funded by the 2007 1/2 cent sales tax. Priority #6.

Current Project Status:

Project design and concept development will start in 2012 and performed in-house by City staff. Survey has been started.

Jefferson Street Water - Market to Stuart Road

Project Description:

This rehabilitation project includes the replacement of existing 2-inch galvanized and 4-inch cast-iron water lines with new 8-inch diameter ductile iron lines along Jefferson. The project is funded by the Water Construction fund.

Project Rationale:

The existing lines have a long maintenance history of numerous repairs.

Current Project Status:

This is a future project.

Jefferson Street, Persels Rd to Stuart Rd

Project Description:

This project is one of six projects funded by the 1/2 cent sales tax, approved in 2007. Priority #2. Widen and reconstruct as a 2-lane facility with turn lanes.

Project Rationale:

Current Project Status:

Project deferred at least two years as part of 2011 CIP. Design estimated to start in 2012 with construction following around 2014-15. Status of project delayed to better coordinate with 50-291 Highway area re-development master planning. Results of re-develpment in this area may significantly affect the Jefferson Street Project.

KC Water Supply Proposal - Phase III

Project Description:

Kansas City, Missouri Water Services Department will construct 36,000' of water transmission piping from the East Bottoms Pump Station to Stadium Drive and I-435 to provide additional supply to Lee's Summit. Notification to Kansas City to begin the project was sent in January 2003.

Project Rationale:

Increases water supply from KC to Lee's Summit by 6 MGD to serve future customers.

Current Project Status:

The contractor has started to work on the remaining main. Kansas City engineers anticipate completion by June 2011.

Lakewood Way - Woods Chapel Rd. to Port Dr.

Project Description:

This project is completion of approximately 1/2- mile of Lakewood Way north of Woods Chapel Road. These segments complete the realignment of this road through the Eastport commercial development and adds a traffic signal at the intersection of Woods Chapel and Lakewood Way.

Project Rationale:

The realignment of the road provides increased separation between the Woods Chapel/I-470 interchange and the intersection of Lakewood Way and Woods Chapel in accordance with MoDOT standards. This separation will eliminate many of the traffic congestion problems occuring at the current intersection location.

Current Project Status:

Construction has begun.

Lee's Summit Road Lift Station EFHB

Project Description:

This project involves rehabilitation of the excess flow holding basin at the Lee's Summit Road Lift Station. The initial project will be a study to recommend appropriate rehab measures. The project budget will be finalized once the study is complete.

Project Rationale:

The concrete-lined basin leaks and fills with groundwater, representing a source of I&I into the sanitary sewer system.

Current Project Status:

Lee's Summit Road, Colbern Rd to city limits

Project Description:

This project is one of six projects funded by the 1/2 cent sales tax approved in 2007. Lee's Summit is participating on this project as a joint venture with Kansas City, MO and Jackson County. The project will consist of building a 3-lane road to address current traffic and safety needs. Right of way for future expansion to 5 lanes will be acquired to accommodate projected long-term traffic growth. The work will include sidewalks, multi-use path and utility relocation. Lee's Summit will manage design and construction from Colbern Road to Strother Road. Funding will be shared between Lee's Summit and Kansas City with each city paying for the portion within their city limits. Kansas City, MO will design and build safety improvement between Strother Road and Gregory Blvd. Lee's Summit will provide funding for the portion of work within Lee's Summit. Design will begin from Colbern to Strother during the winter of 2009-10, with construction tentatively scheduled to start in 2014.

Project Rationale:

Primary purpose is safety improvements. Lee's Summit Road is heavily traveled minor arterial, but has several alignment and safety issues. This project will improve safety and expand capacity along this road.

Current Project Status:

Request for Qualifications of engineering design firms were advetised April 30, 2010. The selection, contract negotiations and Council approval processes normally takes 3 to 4 months, so design work should begin around early September. Both Lee's Summit and Kansas City have provided funding to complete the design phase of this project.

Longview Blvd. Street Lighting

Project Description:

This project includes installation of a continuous street lighting system on Longview Blvd. from Longview Road to 3rd Street. Street lighting will also be added on Longview Road between Sampson Road and Longview Boulevard.

Project Rationale:

Lighting on arterial roadways is currently not part of the leased system. Safety is a concern for the driving public. Studies have shown that streets with continuous street lighting have a lower crash frequency at night than streets without lighting.

Current Project Status:

Construction was started on April 28 2010. Installation of underground equpment is nearly complete. Light pole should be installed later this summer.

Longview Road, Pryor Road to Ward Rd

Project Description:

This project involves the construction of a collector road to replace the existing two-lane road from Sampson Road to Ward Road. The project includes a three-lane roadway, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, major drainage structures and streetlights. The total length is approximately 13,600 ft. The project includes the reconstruction of the bridge between Pryor and Murray as a four-lane structure. A traffic signal will be installed in a separate project at Longview Road and Ward Road. See the Ward Road & Longview Road Signal project for additional information.

Project Rationale:

This project is part of the 1997 Road Sales and Excise Tax program. As development in the area increases, Longview Road will become a major east-west corridor for the southwestern part of the City with connection to major north- south arterials, Longview Parkway and Ward Road. The existing bridge is only one-lane wide with a limited weight capacity.

Current Project Status:

This project is to be constructed in two phases. Phase I included the section of Longview Road from Sampson Road to Pryor Road. This Phase of the project is complete.

Phase II of this project includes the section of Longview Road from Pryor Road to Ward Road. The Project was bid on Aug 21, 2009. The contract was awarded to Miles Excavating, Inc. and construction started the week of October 19, 2009. To maintain access the project is being constructed in sections. A new structure over Cedar Creek has been built, roadway base and base asphalt has been installed between Summit Falls and Ward Rd. Construction is anticipated to be complete by November 2010.

M150 & Doc Henry Water Replacement

Project Description:

This project involves the replacement of 3,800 feet of existing 16" and 12" with a new 12" water main along M150 Highway east of M291 Highway to Doc Henry Road and south along Doc Henry Road. This project will be bid in conjunction with the US50 & Harris Road Phase I Water Replacement project.

Project Rationale:

The existing water main has been repaired numerous times. Soils in the area are corrosive so HDPE or PVC pipe materials are being considered for the project.

Current Project Status:

Project is currently in the design phase and will bid fall 2010.

M150 Water Relocation - Market to West City Limits

Project Description:

This water line project involves relocation of approximately 12,700 feet of water line due to the proposed MoDOT M150 Road Widening Project.  The project starts at Market Drive and ends at the emergency interconnect vault structure near the West City Limits. Approximately 3,700 feet of water line in existing easements from Market Drive to Regatta Drive will be relocated and replaced with 12-inch high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe. From Regatta Drive to West City Limits, approximately 9,000 lineal feet of water line in right-of-way will be relocated and replaced with 12-inch HDPE pipe. The water line will connect with Kansas City Missouri's water main at the emergency interconnect vault.

Project Rationale:

The existing water line has a maintenance history of numerous repairs. Very corrosive soils have been observed along the project alignment. The larger water line is needed to provide adequate fire flows and water pressure in the area. The existing water main is located within the proposed M150 Road Widening Project.

Current Project Status:

Contractor's remaining work includes the water & sewer crossings at Windemere, several connections to existing water mains, and final project clean-up.

Middle Big Creek - Mouse Creek Flow Holding Basin

Project Description:

This project is the design of an excess flow-holding basin, a pump station structure, a force main, and two (2) gravity sewer lines in the vicinity southwest of the intersection of Ward Road and M-150 Highway. The basin and sewer will serve existing and new development in the area including the Stoney Creek, Parkwood, Meadows of Summit Ridge and Arbor Walk subdivisions.

Project Rationale:

The basin is needed to handle peak wet weather flows that exceed the capacity of the existing Little Blue Valley Sewer District line under Raintree Lake.

Current Project Status:

The contractor has completed all of the underground structures. The electrical building needs the roof installed. Restoration behind the homes will begin this fall.

North Prairie Lee Lake Sewer System

Project Description:

This project involves a low pressure sewer system to serve unsewered areas around Prairie Lee Lake as a collaborative project with the residents of this community. The north phase of the project consists of approximately 4,600 feet of small diameter forcemain as the collection system. The residents served by the system will need to establish an improvement district to fund, maintain, and operate the improvements.

Project Rationale:

This project serves existing residents by providing a collection system to replace privately-owned and maintained septic systems.

Current Project Status:

Overlay Program

Project Description:

Overlay work consists of milling off the upper 2 inches of weathered asphalt, and then placing 2 inches of new asphalt over the existing pavement. Streets are selected to be overlaid based upon the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of the street. All of the streets needing an overlay are then mapped to evaluate the location and grouping of streets. Staff attempts to group overlay streets by neighborhoods. This reduces the disruption to residents and simplifies the logistical operations for the paving contractor. Overlaying entire neighborhoods greatly streamlines the City's pavement management process, extends the life of the overlay, and reduces routine maintenance in the area.

Project Rationale:

The overlay program is performed annually to maintain asphalt streets. Timely application of the correct type of maintenance has been shown to significantly extend the life of a pavement, and reduce total construction expenses by eliminating the need for complete reconstruction of a street. The overlay program is designed to maintain streets with a medium Pavement Condition Index (PCI), not as a remedy to correct pavement needing reconstruction. Each year the overlay program is bid out in March/April to establish a one year contract that begins in July/August for specifically designated city streets to be overlayed.

Current Project Status:

Pryor Road and Summit Woods Traffic Signal

Project Description:

This project includes installation of a traffic signal on Pryor Road at the north driveway for the Summit Woods shopping center. The signal will be interconnected to the adjacent signals on Pryor Road.

Project Rationale:

Drivers are experiencing long delays as they wait to enter Pryor Road. With the opening of the new interchange, traffic volumes are expected to increase on Pryor Road to the point where the traffic signal will be warranted in the near future.

Current Project Status:

The project has been designed and is currently out to bid. Construction should begin later this summer. The timing of this project is such that the signal will be in operation before the Holiday shopping season.

Pryor Road, Scherer Road to Longview Road

Project Description:

This project involves the reconstruction of Pryor Road from Scherer Road to Longview Road. Though right-of-way for the ultimate improvements is acquired, only interim improvements are being constructed at this time. The ultimate improvements (expanding the road to a four-lane arterial) are unfunded. The schedule for those improvements will depend on future development in the area.

Project Rationale:

Pryor Road is a major north-south corridor in the western portion of the City. The projected increase in traffic in this area, due to commercial development at Hwy 50 & I-470 and the construction of an interchange at Pryor and I- 470, warrants the need for improvements.

Current Project Status:

Pryor Road Interim Improvements General comments: After removal of the old road, sight distances will be improved by flattening the hills and raising the valleys. While it will remain a two lane road, each lane will be widened to 12 feet and a 6 foot shoulder will be added. Turn lanes on Pryor will be added at each of the intersections. Storm water will continue to be carried alongside the road in open ditches and underneath the road in new box culverts. The interim improvements will not include any sidewalks, bike paths or traffic signals. In order to facilitate traffic coordination with the Longview Road Improvements, the work from Scherer to Longview started February 22, 2010. Construction of the improvements will not allow traffic on Pryor, between Scherer and Longview. Before construction started, details about the schedule and the detour routes was issued in a press release. The contractor is Miles Excavating, Inc. The pre-construction meeting was held on February 4, 2010. Contractor is doing asphalt work on Pryor Road. Also working on slope grading for seeding.

Railroad Spur Maintenance

Project Description:

This project includes required repairs to the two city-owned railroad spurs.

Project Rationale:

The spurs are used by businesses in two industrial areas to receive and ship products.

Current Project Status:

Sampson Road Safety Improvment

Project Description:

This project will straighten the S-curve located south of the bridge over Mouse Creek and north of Hook Road. The road will be widened to approximately 20-feet with shoulders. The length of road work will be about 500 feet. The road will be closed during construction.

Project Rationale:

This project is a safety improvement. The existing curve is blind, the road is very narrow and the ditches are very steep.

Current Project Status:

The project has been bid. A Council packet has been completed to award the bid.

Sanitary Main Rehab - FY2011

Project Description:

These projects involve relining (CIPP) of sanitary sewers in the following areas: Lakeview & Madison, NE Darwin, Bramble Trail, Langsford & Brentwood, SW Hidden Cove Dr., SW Jefferson St., NE Bryant Dr., and several lines throughout the West Prairie Lee watershed.

Project Rationale:

These projects will reduce the I&I and the potential for blockages.

Current Project Status:

Scruggs Rd Pump Station Excess Flow Holding Basin

Project Description:

This sanitary sewer improvement project consists of the expansion of the existing Excess Flow Holding Basin capacity from 1.4 MG to 4.9 MG.

Project Rationale:

This project will increase the wet weather capacity at the existing basin and reduce the potential of overflows due to future development in the watershed.

Current Project Status:

South Prairie Lee Lake Sewer System

Project Description:

This project involves a low pressure sewer system to serve unsewered areas around Prairie Lee Lake as a collaborative project with the residents of this community. The south phase of the project consists of approximately 7,700 feet of small diameter forcemain as the collection system. The residents served by the system will need to establish an improvement district to fund, maintain, and operate the improvements.

Project Rationale:

This project serves existing residents by providing a collection system to replace privately-owned and maintained septic systems.

Current Project Status:

Strother Road Interchange

Project Description:

This project involves the construction of an interchange at Strother Road and I- 470 Highway. A TDD/TIF has been approved for the Chapel Ridge development which will provide funding to design and construct the interchange and various adjacent roadway improvements. In addition to the TIF/TDD funding, $8 million of federal funding is available for construction.

Project Rationale:

As development continues in this area traffic demands will warrant an interchange between Colbern Road and Woods Chapel on I-470. This project will provide additional access to the Airport and developments west of I-470 and open up the property east of I-470 for future developments.

Current Project Status:

The Todd George Parkway has started construction in July, 2010. Receieved concurrence from MoDOT and instructed to proceed with Pre-Bid meetings.

Ward Road and Longview Road Signal

Project Description:

This project includes installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Ward Road and Longview Road, and construction of a southbound right turn and a northbound left turn on Ward. Improvements on Longview Road, including realignment with South Lea Drive will be part of the Longview Road project. Federal funding of $544,000 will be available for construction. The City's portion of the project will be funded from the Road & Bridge fund.

Project Rationale:

Traffic signal warrant study (1998) verified that existing traffic volumes warrant a traffic signal at this intersection.

Current Project Status:

Design has been completed and all right-of-way has been acquired. Utility relocation is well underway. The construction has been advertised for bid, estimated start 10/01/10. The intersection west of Ward Road has been relocated to align with Lea Drive. Temporary stop control along Longview and Lea Drive will remain until the new traffic signal is operational. Longview Road west of Ward Road will remain closed to through traffic.

Ward Road and Persels Road Signal

Project Description:

Installation of a traffic signal and geometric turn lanes at Ward Road and Persels Road. Currently, the east and west legs of Persels Road are offset due to the location of the inactive railroad tracks. In order to expedite the design and construction, the project will not utilize federal funding. Federal funding of $700,000 previously allocated for this project was transferred to the Lansgford Road project in FY2005.

Project Rationale:

A traffic study identified this intersection as warranting a traffic signal due to existing traffic volumes. Auxiliary turn lanes will facilitate turning movements and provide better progression through the intersection.

Current Project Status:

Design is approximately 90 percent complete. Right of way acquisition is completed. The project was on hold for about two years while the City considered whether to realign Persels Road and discussed with the Union Pacific RR options regarding the right-of-way. The City has decided not to realign Persels Road and has submitted permit applications for the work within the RR right-of-way.

The City has constructed a temporary signal for the intersection. The operation of the temporary signal requires that, after vehicles turn left from Persels onto Ward Rd, they must stop at the RED light on Ward Rd. The permanent signal is capable of being designed to eliminate that short RED.

Water Main Rehab - FY2011

Project Description:

This project involves replacement or rehabilitation of 22,600 lf of existing 4, 6 and 8-inch waterlines in multiple locations in the city. Specific locations include S. Lea at 6th and 7th; Highland and adjacent streets north of Persels; the Raintree development (Royale, Reef Point, Averio); Lorman and Elwood; Donovan and Carroll; and Cambridge west of Independence.

Project Rationale:

The existing mains have had numerous breaks due to corrosion of existing pipes, resulting in service outages and high repair costs in these areas.

Current Project Status:

Water Main Rehab - FY2012

Project Description:

This project involves rehabilitation of 7,900 lf of 6 and 8-inch existing waterlines in mutliple locations in the city. Specific locations include Lakeview and Madison Streets south of 3rd Street; Independence Ave. between 3rd and Swann Road; and 3rd St. from Independence to Grand.

Project Rationale:

The existing mains have had numerous breaks due to corrosion of existing pipes, resulting in service outages and high repair costs in these areas.

Current Project Status:

Water Main Rehab - FY2013

Project Description:

This project includes rehabilitation of 10,200 lf of 4 and 6-inch water mains in the Village Fair subdivision. The area is located at Chipman Rd. and O'Brien Rd, and Village Dr. and Ward Rd. This project will be coordinated with the Village Fair Sewer Rehabilitation Project.

Project Rationale:

The existing mains have had numerous breaks due to corrosion of existing pipes, resulting in service outages and high repair costs in these areas.

Current Project Status:

Water Main Rehab - FY2014

Project Description:

This project will include replacement of 15,000 lf of 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch water main City wide. Water mains are located on Balboa Street between Pollard and Cambridge; on Magellan, Balboa, and Coronado Streets between Swann and Columbus; and along Grant, Carriage, Colonial and Stanton south of Woods Chapel Rd.

Project Rationale:

The existing mains have had numerous breaks due to corrosion of existing pipes, resulting in service outages and high repair costs in these areas.

Current Project Status:

Westview School Sanitary Sewer Bank Stabilization

Project Description:

This project involves stabilization of approximately 800 lf of the stream bank adjacent to the existing sanitary sewer line.

Project Rationale:

The stabilization is needed to protect the sewer line.

Current Project Status:

Woods Chapel Road Street Lighting

Project Description:

This project includes the installation of a continuous street lighting system on Woods Chapel Road from Independence Avenue to I-470.

Project Rationale:

Lighting on arterial roadways is currently not part of the leased system. Safety is a concern for the driving public. Studies have shown that streets with continuous street lighting have a lower crash frequency at night than streets without lighting.

Current Project Status:

Project is complete.

Woods Chapel, I-470 to Liggett.

Project Description:

This is a joint project between Jackson County and the City of Lee's Summit that involves the realignment and construction of Woods Chapel from I-470 east to Liggett Road. The project includes construction of a four-lane arterial roadway, curb and gutters, sidewalks and drainage structures. The overall project is 7,200 feet in length and should be completed in the Fall of 2009. Jackson County is the lead agency for this project.

Project Rationale:

This project is part of the 1997 Road Sales and Excise Tax program. Woods Chapel Road serves as a major route through Lee's Summit that extends from Lee's Summit Road to US 40 Highway, adjacent to Lake Jacomo. The existing two-lane road is narrow, winding, deteriorating and is nearing it's capacity to handle traffic.

Current Project Status:

For the most current information and photo's of the project, Follow the link below the the Jackson County Web Page...

WPL Watershed - Todd George Rd Pump Station

Project Description:

This sanitary sewer improvement project consists of the Todd George wet weather pump station to serve a residential area north of the Tudor Road Pump Station.

Project Rationale:

This project maximizes the use of the Tudor Road Pump Station EFHB (1.0 MG) and reduces the risk of sanitary sewer overflows and backups in the Mist subdivision.

Current Project Status: