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Public works outlines timeline for CrossFit underpass, Fairview Parkway cleanup, Safe Routes and other capital items
Summary
Public Works Director John Niyama briefed council on multiple projects including 220 Third underpass design, a $600,000 urban renewal allocation, Fairview Parkway median cleanup estimates, Safe Routes to School funding and city hall repairs.
Public Works Director John Niyama gave a broad project update on Feb. 5, reporting progress and roadblocks on several capital and maintenance efforts in Fairview.
Niyama said 100% design for the 220 Third underpass (the 220 Third project) is complete but that construction cannot start until the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Multnomah County is finalized and the county completes its internal routing. "That is the roadblock right now," Niyama said. He told council that the adopted urban renewal budget includes a $600,000 allocation for the project but cautioned the final cost will likely be higher because designs are four years old and construction prices have risen.
On Fairview Parkway median maintenance, Niyama said a one‑time cleanup would cost about $25,000–$31,000 and noted ongoing maintenance would be additional. He described Fairview Parkway as the city’s "front door" and said staff will explore options, including working with the county and using urban renewal funds.
Other items Niyama reviewed included: - Wistful Vista turnaround options: a hammerhead alternative that may require private‑property acquisition and discussion with adjacent property owners. - Pathway lighting: staff investigated solar options; PGE and nearby city engineers recommended hardwiring where feasible; negotiations with a nearby tenant owner (Anthem) remain unresolved. - Safe Routes to School (220 Third): the biennium appropriation list showed $1,000,000 from urban renewal toward sidewalks; staff will follow up with East County Transportation on design and bioswale integration. - CDBG projects: Lincoln Street and Third Street designs reached 100% and staff expect to bring contracts forward. - City hall repairs: the 23‑25 biennium allocated $200,000; the city has spent about $183,000 and plans sidewalk and perimeter repairs using remaining funds.
Niyama asked councilors to expect continued updates and noted some items depend on partner agencies such as PGE and Multnomah County. He also flagged water fund reserve pressure related to an ongoing well/utility project and said staff will provide finance implications as data are loaded into Tyler.
Councilors requested copies of 100% design documents for review and asked staff to explore options for spring improvements to Fairview Parkway.
