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Commission approves K‑15 three‑party design agreement with KDOT and consultant
Summary
The commission authorized a three‑party design agreement required by KDOT for reconstruction of K‑15 from 11th to 13th, agreeing to a 90/10 split on eligible costs with the city responsible for up to $1.2 million of the 10% share; anything above $1.2 million would be the city’s full responsibility.
City staff asked the commission to sign a three‑party agreement among the city, KDOT and the design consultant to move forward with design of K‑15 reconstruction from 11th to 13th Street, including the 12th/Main intersection. Under the grant terms staff described, the funding split is 90% KDOT / 10% city up to a maximum city contribution of $1.2 million; any costs above the $1.2 million cap would be fully the city’s responsibility. Staff said KDOT’s management of the project changes the bidding and procurement process and that an engineer’s estimate will follow design completion.
Commissioners approved consideration of the agreement and asked clarifying questions about scope, extent of work (mill and overlay with full‑depth patching as needed) and cost controls. Staff indicated they expect higher costs than prior projects given KDOT rules but declined to estimate a final number until engineers provide the estimate.
What happens next: the city will sign the three‑party design agreement, proceed with engineering design and return with cost estimates for the commission’s review.
