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Chehalis awards $1.07 million engineering contract for downtown rejuvenation
Summary
The Chehalis City Council approved a $1,066,500 consultant contract with Harper Huff Peterson Reghellis (HHPR) for Phase 1 engineering of the downtown rejuvenation project. About 49% of the contract is funded by the Transportation Improvement Board, leaving a city share of roughly $540,461 funded by Transportation Benefit District funds.
The Chehalis City Council approved a $1,066,500 engineering design contract with Harper Huff Peterson Reghellis (HHPR) for Phase 1 of the Chehalis Downtown Rejuvenation Project.
City staff/engineer (speaker 12) described the scope: design of a roundabout at the south end (North Market Boulevard/Northeast Cascade Avenue/Northwest Park Street), reconfiguration of the north‑end intersection at North National Avenue and Northwest West Street, ADA‑compliant sidewalks and curb ramps, streetscape and pedestrian safety improvements, stormwater upgrades and related traffic work. The contract covers surveying, environmental documentation, permitting and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates.
Staff said approximately 49% of the contract (about $526,039) is funded by a Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) grant; the city’s share will be roughly $540,461 and is proposed to come from Transportation Benefit District funds. “Approval of this agreement allows us to move forward with design and keep the project on track for future construction,” staff told the council.
Council members confirmed the project had been included in the earlier six‑year TBD list and that the $4,000,000 grant for later construction had been leveraged by the downtown master plan. One council member asked for a “not to exceed $1,066,500” cap and staff confirmed that limit.
Council member (speaker 4) moved the contract approval; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
The engineering phase is intended to refine designs so the city can pursue construction grants and move toward implementation. Staff noted that typical state grant matches for similar projects can be 80–90% for construction grants, while this engineering agreement's TIB share is about 49%. The meeting did not set a construction schedule; staff said the engineering work is meant to keep the project on track for future construction.
