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.

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. The award of the contract, for the remaining design services, occurred in January 2010. Design work will begin 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:

Installation of 2,200 linear feet of a new (relocated) 8-inch water main and service connections along Bayview Drive from Channel Dr to Shore Line Drive.

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 85% 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. Design will be completed, but acquisition of right-of-way and construction will be deferred until TIF funds are available to cover project costs.

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:

The project was open for traffic December 4, 2009. Minor work remains; small areas fo sidewalks, grading and sod, and restoration of temporary church access area.

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 wiht I/I defects have been identifed by the Enigneer and City staff, and will be involved in the City's Cedar Creek CC-16 abd 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:

Bids were recived and Redford Construction is the apparent low bidder. Staff is waiting for a recommendation from the engineer concerning which pipe material will used. The contract award is scheduled to be on the Council agenda the first week in April

Cedar Creek Sewer - Winterset & 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:

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 for 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:

Right of way and easement acquistion is completed for this project. Final plans have been completed and will be advertised for Construction on February 5th. Construction should start around May 1st. Chipman Road will be closed during construction for approximately 4 months. Traffic will be detoured to 3rd Street, View High and/or the new Pryor Road interchange.

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:

Project scoping and concept development have begun. Selection of a design consultant will begin in February, with design work commencing around April of this year.

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.

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:

The Request for Qualifications was issued and Delich Roth and Goodwillie (DRG) was selected to perform the design. The City awarded DRG the design and they began work in April, 2008. The scope of the concept phase was to look at alternative layouts to determine which will be the most efficient and cost effective. A public meeting was held in December, 2008 and comments received from the residents. A draft of the Concept Phase Report is completed. When Concept is finalized, Preliminary Design will begin. The concept phase is complete.

The design of this project will stop at this point until further direction is received from City Council. Construction will be delayed indefinitely.

Colbern Road Street Lighting

Project Description:

This project includes installation of a continuous street light system on Colbern Road from Todd George Parkway to the east city limit.

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:

All poles and power supplys have been installed and the system is operational as of February 25, 2010. The burn test on street lights started on February 26,2010. A walk Through inspection will be made on March 1, 2010.

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.

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. A public meeting was held at Lee's Summit City Hall on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. A webpage for the project has also been created to provide information about the project, and to recieve additional public comments. Please visit http://cityofls.net/Transportation/Traffic/Douglas-Street-Improvements.aspx

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 Basin work has been suspended until excess material issues are resolved. The access road work has been suspended due to cold weather

East Terminal Area - LXT

Project Description:

This Project began on June 3, 2008. The project consists of the development of a new parallel taxiway on the East side of the Airport and an aircraft parking apron area. Also included are 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.

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 2010 and performed in-house by City staff.

Hwy M-150 Water - Hwy M-291 to Doc Henry Road

Project Description:

The original project scope involves the replacement of 2,600 feet of the existing 16" with a 12" water main along M150 Highway from 291 Highway to Doc Henry Road. The scope was expanded to include the replacement of 1,100 feet of the 12" water from M150 Highway along Doc Henry Road. In addition, this project will include the design of an additional 1,500 feet along Doc Henry Road; however, actual replacement of this segment of 12" water line will be subject to availability of funds.

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 in the preliminary design phase which includes collecting survey data and information.

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 design will be done in-house. Conceptual design will start in early January, 2010.

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 construction project was bid in the summer of 2004. This project is estimated to be completed by May 2010. The project has been delayed due to easement acqusitions. Kansas City has finally obtained the easement under the Neff rail yard. The contractor is planning to start work in January 2010. There still is an easement issue with one of the industries which should not affect work under the railroad tracks.

Lakeview / Madison Water Main Rehab

Project Description:

This project involves the construction of 1100 feet of a new 6-inch water main serving homes along Lakeview south of Third Street and along Madison south of Third Street. The new main will be located within the street right-of-way.

Project Rationale:

This project will replace existing mains that are in residents backyards. The existing mains have had numerous breaks.

Current Project Status:

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:

The project is currently being designed by the in-house Public Works Engineering design team. Right-of-Way plans have been completed. Right-of-Way Tract Maps have been created and are in the hands of the R/W Agent to be forwarded to the appraiser. Completion of acquision is planned for late 2009 through early 2010. Review of the west end connection to the existing frontage road lead to the redesign of that pavement.Several pieces of R/W have been acquired at very reasonable rates.

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. Jackson County will oversee intersection improvements at Gregory Blvd. which is currently under construction. 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 summer of 2013.

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:

The City of Lee's Summit is working with Kansas City, MO and Jackson County on this project. Jackson County is the lead coordinating agency for the entire corridor from Colbern Road to U.S. 40 Highway in Independence. The corridor concept study was completed in August 2007. Lee's Summit will manage design and construction for the section from Colbern Road to Strother Road. Lee's Summit and Kansas City are currently working on an intergovernmental agreement to initiate design along this portion of the road. Design is estimated to start in June 2010 after a design consultant is selected for the 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 will begin in March 2010.

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 conteract was awarded to Miles Excavating, Inc. and construction started the week of October 19, 2009. Construction is anticipated to be complete by November 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:

All of the water main work on Lemans is complete. The contractor has been hampered by wet weather and cold teperatures.

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 poured the footing and one half of the wall on the basket structure. The east west interceptor is complete. Tree removal has been completed behind the homes.The silt fence and security gate have been installed.

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:

Prairie Lee Lake Sewer System

Project Description:

Grinder pump system to serve the unsewered areas around Prairie Lee Lake. The City would construct approximately 18,000' of small diameter force main as the collection system. Prairie Lee Lake residents would construct the individual grinder pump systems, which include the service laterals. The City's portion of this project is funded by the Sewer Construction fund. However, the residents will need to establish an improvement district to 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:

The engineer is finalizing the plans and specifications.

Pryor Rd Water - Longview Rd to Eagle View Drive D

Project Description:

This project is the extension of a 16-inch water transmission main south from Scherer Road to connect to the existing 16-inch main at the north edge of the Eagle Creek subdivision. The City's cost will be the upsizing, or difference in costs between an 8-inch line installed by a developer and the 16-inch main that is needed for long term service. This project is also the extension of a 20-inch water transmission main south from Longview Road (connecting to an existing (proposed) 16-inch main at Longview Road) to Scherer Road. The schedule for this transmission main will depend on development (PRI property). The City's cost will be upsizing, or difference in costs between an 8-inch main installed by a developer and the 20-inch main.

Project Rationale:

This connection is needed to continue to provide adequate pressures and fire flows to development in the southwest part of the City.

Current Project Status:

This project will occur only when additional development along Pryor Road occurs, which will create the need to make the connection from the water line on Scherer to the end of the line near Eagle Creek subdivision.

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. The Pryor and Scherer intersection will also be rebuilt, though those improvements can only be undertaken during school recess. 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 clearing & grubbing and building fence. Excavation and drainage pipe work will start soon.

Pryor Road/Blue Parkway and I-470 Interchange

Project Description:

This project is the design and construction of two half- diamond interchanges on I- 470, one at Pryor Road and one at Blue Parkway, as well as collector-distributor roads between the two, over the existing I-470/US 50 interchange. The improvements at Pryor are required as part of the TIF agreement for the Summit Woods retail center, and are funded by the Summit Woods Transportation Development District (TDD). The remainder of the interchange project will be funded from a combination of TIF and state funds. MoDOT is managing the project.

Project Rationale:

Increased traffic associated with the retail center and the Summit Technology Campus severely impacts the function of the already overloaded I- 470/Hwy 50/Chipman interchange. The interchanges at Pryor and Blue Parkway will divert traffic away from the existing 470-50 interchange, alleviating some of the existing congestion.

Current Project Status:

The construction of Pryor Road interchange is complete. Blue Parkway interchange and connectors are under construction. Construction of Blue Parkway interchange and the connectors is expected to complete in June 2010, with Blue Parkway interchange open to traffic in the fall of 2009.

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 is currently in design. Design plans are about 65% complete, and the right of way plans are complete. The City has begun the process to acquire right of way for this work. Estimated construction start will be summer of 2010. Timing must be coordinated with closures along Scherer Road between Sampson and Pryor Roads to ensure effeicient access by emergency services.

Sanitary Main Rehab - FY2011

Project Description:

These projects involve replacing the sanitary sewer at the Westview School along Ward; CIPP lining of the sanitary sewer between on Merritt Street between 6th and 8th Streets; in an alley north of 2nd Street between Main and Market Streets; and majority of the sanitary sewer lines in the Village Fair subdivision between Chipman Road and O'Brien Road, and Ward Road and Village Drive. There are also eight point repairs in the Village Fair subdivision.

Project Rationale:

The existing sanitary sewer at the school is in a collapsing creek bank. The relocation places the sewer in solid ground away from the creek. The existing sanitary sewers in the Village Fair subdivision are fractured and have some localized offsets. These projects will reduce the I&I and thepotential for blockages.

Current Project Status:

Sanitary Main Rehab -FY2010

Project Description:

These projects involve CIPP lining of sanitary sewer lines in six locations; north of Orchard Street along Lynn Street, Applewood Street and Grand Avenue; along Orchard Drive east of Independence, along Woodridge Drive, east of Shoreview Drive, between Mission Rd and Madison St near the intersection of Walnut Street and Redwing Drive, and west of the intersection of Ward and Lincolnwood. There will be two point repairs made near the intersection of Walnut Street and Redwing Drive.

Project Rationale:

This project will serve existing customers by rehabilitating cracked and broken sewer lines. There is a history of increased I /I and customer complaints. These existing sanitary sewer mains have a history of numerous repairs, customer complaints of blockages and odor, mains out of alignment and high levels of I/I.

Current Project Status:

These CIPP projects will be coordinated and constructed by our Water Utilities Department.

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:

Construction for this project is expected to start in September 2010. It is the City's intention to have construction of the EFHB completed before spring of 2011.

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:

Strother Road Interchange on I-470 and Todd George Parkway from Colbern Rd. to Woods Chapel Rd. Construction began on Nov. 17, 2008 on the Strother Road Interchange. Bridges are open to traffic. The Todd George Parkway plans and specifications are now complete and under review & revision with input by MoDOT and the FHWA.

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:

Plans are approximately 95% complete and all right-of-way has been acquired. This project will be constructed around the same time as the completion of the east end of Longview Road Phase 2. A temporary traffic signal has been installed at the existing intersection to relieve congestion and improve safety until the permanent improvements are completed.

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 - FY2014

Project Description:

This project will include replacement of 9,100 feet of 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch water main City wide. Water mains located on Balboa Street between Pollard Street and Cambridge Drive, on Coronado Street between Columbus Street and Chipman Road, on the Elwood-Loman Street north of Graff, along Grant from Stanton to just south of Colonial, along Highland Drive from Persels Road to Holloway Lane, on 6th and 7th Streets near of South Lea Street, and on Reef Point Lane, Royale Court and Averio Lane in the Raintree development will be replaced.

Project Rationale:

There is an extensive water main break history for these areas.

Current Project Status:

2014 Construction

Water Main Rehab - Independence Ave - Third

Project Description:

These projects involve the rehabilitation of 4,670 feet of 6-inch and 8-inch water mains located along Independence Avenue between 3rd Street and Swann Road, and the rehabilitation of 600 feet of 4-inch and 1,040 feet of 6-inch water main on 3rd Street from Grand Avenue to Summit Avenue.

Project Rationale:

This project will serve existing customers by either replacement or rehabilitation of the water main that has had several breaks due to corrosion. There have been six breaks on the Third Street water main recently reported.

Current Project Status:

2012 Construction

Water Main Rehab - Village Fair

Project Description:

This project includes rehabilitation of approximately 8,187 feet of water line in the Village Fair subdivision. Existing 6-inch water lines running along Village Drive, Ward Road, Carroll Drive and Fair Lane will be replaced. Half of the line on Kay Drive, from the intersection of Carroll Dr. and Kay Dr. to the fire hydrant, will also be replaced. The existing 4-inch water line running along Falk Drive will be upsized to a 6-inch water line. This project will be coordinated with the Village Fair Sewer Rehabilitation Project.

Project Rationale:

The existing lines have a history of numerous repairs.

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:

Construction will begin in March 2010.

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: