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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF LAND USE APPLICATION Project Name: Creekwood Preliminary Plat Project Description: Applicant proposes to subdivide an approximately 20 acre parcel into 25 single-family residential lots. The project includes open space, street improvements, storm drainage facilities, and utility improvements. Applicant Contact: Barry Margolese, Amalani LLC, 105 South Main Street, Suite 230, Seattle, WA 98104 Project Location: Approximately the 31000 block of 22nd Avenue SW, Federal Way, WA 98023 Parcel 122103-9037 Application Received: March 3, 2014 Notice of Application: April 11, 2014 Determined Complete: March 31, 2014 Other Permits and Determinations Included with this Application: Preliminary Plat Application File No 14-100957-SU; State Environmental Policy Act Threshold Determination File No 14-100958-SE; and Transportation Concurrency File No 14100959-CN Existing Environmental Documents: Wetland and Stream Assessment Report (February 2014) and Geotechnical Engineering Report (February 24, 2014) Required Studies: Technical Information Report; Wetland and Stream Delineation and Report; Geotechnical Report; and Environmental Checklist Development Regulations Used for Project Mitigation: Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Title 14, “Environmental Policy”; Title 16, “Surface Water Management”; Title 18, “Subdivisions”; and Title 19, “Zoning and Development Code.” Consistency with Applicable Plans and Regulations: The project will be reviewed for consistency with all applicable policies and regulations, including but not limited to: the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan; King County Surface Water Design Manual; Public Works Development Standards; Lakehaven Utility District Water and Sewer System Design and Construction Standards; South King Fire and Rescue Administrative Policies; and Federal Way Public Schools Safe Access Policies. Public Comment: Any person may submit written comments regarding the application to the Hearing Examiner by delivering these comments to the Community and Economic Development Department prior to the public hearing date, or directly to the Hearing Examiner at the public hearing. Any person may provide verbal comments during the public hearing. A notice of public hearing will be issued approximately 15 days prior to the hearing date. Availability of File: The official project files and environmental documents are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department of Community and Economic Development, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. Staff Contact: Contract Planner Jim Harris, 253835-2652, or jim.harris@cityoffederalway.com Office hours for Jim Harris are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM or by appointment Printed in the Federal Way Mirror April 11, 2014. FWM 2131
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BIDS Federal Way High and Sacajawea Middle School Pedestrian Connection Safe Routes to School RFB # 14-104 ** THIS REPLACES RFB 14-104 THAT RAN IN THE MIRROR ON 3/21/14 & 3/28/14 ** SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through Thursday, April 24, 2014, until 10:00 a.m., at the Purchasing Office, City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003, or by US Mail at City of Federal Way, Purchasing Office, 3 3 3 2 5 E i g h t h A v e . S . , F e d e r a l W a y, W A 98063-9718. Proposals received after 10:00 a.m. on said date will not be considered. BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 10:10 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at City Council Chambers, 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA, for this RFB. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid deposit by a cashier’s or certified check, or Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the suc-
cessful bidder fail to enter into a contract and furnish satisfactory Performance Bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid deposit or bond shall be forfeited to the City of Federal Way. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Improvements for Federal Way High and Sacajawea Middle School Pedestrian Connection Safe Routes to School include of the following: 5 ft. wide sidewalk, curb, gutter, bicycle/sharrow pavement markings, ADA improved driveway approaches and curb ramps, and planter strips, on 14th Avenue S between 312th Street and S 308th Street and continuing on S 308th Street from 14th Avenue S to Pacific Highway S. Installation of street lights on 308th Street from 14th Avenue S to Pacific Highway S. Installation of a mini - roundabout and pedestrian actuated Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at the intersection of 14th Avenue S and S 308th Street. The Contractor shall complete all work within 60 working days. All work must occur from June 1, 2014 through August 31, 2014 while school is out for summer break. Work shall not occur within 150 feet in any direction from the intersection of S 308th Street and 14th Avenue S until after June 18, 2014 without written permission from the City The bidder is urged to check the plans and contract provisions carefully. All bid proposals shall be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and all other contract documents now on file in the Purchasing Office of the City of Federal Way. Bid documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department at (253) 835-2526. Any questions concerning the description of the work contained in the contract documents must be directed to Christine Mullen, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer, by facsimile at (253) 835-2709, or by letter addressed to Christine Mullen, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer, prior to bid opening date. PURCHASE OF BID DOCUMENTS: Bidders may purchase copies of the Bidding Documents (half-size plans) in person, or by mailing a Twenty-Five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) (non-refundable) check or cashiers’ check payable to the City of Federal Way, 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA 98003-6325, phone (253) 835-2526. If purchasing by mail, please indicate your request for Bidding Documents for RFB # 14-104 Federal Way High and Sacajawea Middle School Pedestrian Connection Safe Routes to School. Informational copies of maps, plans, and specifications are available for review at the Public Works Department, Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington. Bidding Documents are also available for review at the following Plan Centers: Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Attn: Plancenter.com, 83 Columbia St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104 McGraw Hill Construction Plan Center, 3461 NW Yeon Ave. Portland OR 97210 Cora Inc., 10002 Aurora Avenue North, #36, PMB 334, Seattle, WA 98133 Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092 Builders Exchange of Washington, 2607 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 Daily Journal of Commerce Plan Center, 921 SW Washington St, Suite 210, Portland, OR 97205 Contractor Plan Center, 14625 SE 82nd Drive, Clackamas, OR 97015 Contractor’s Resource Center, 2301 So Jackson Street, Suite 101B, Seattle, WA 98144 Isqft Plan Room C/O Cascade A & E. 235 9th Ave N. Seattle, WA 98109 The Contractor will be required to comply with all local, State, and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to equal employment opportunities. The City anticipates awarding this project to the successful bidder and intends to give Notice to Proceed as soon as the Contract and all required associated documents are executed in full. However, regardless of the date of award, or Notice to Proceed, the Contractor must complete all work under this project within 60 working days. TITLE VI: The City of Federal Way in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, na-
tional origin, or sex in consideration for an award. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The City of Federal Way reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bidding, and determine which bid or bidder meets the criteria set forth in the bid documents. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. Dated the 31st of March, 2014. Published in the Federal Way Mirror April 4, 11, 2014. FWM2125
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM April 4, 2014 City of Federal Way 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 (253) 835-2401 REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about April 21, 2014, the City of Federal Way will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release FY 2014 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383), as amended, in the amount of $730,000 to implement the following projects identified in the City of Federal Way FY 2014 Action Plan: Single-Family Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation activities - $ 250,000 Commercial Exterior Improvement Program activities - $ 105,000 Commercial Loan Program - $160,000 Business Retention Program - $214,000 The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from the National Environmental Policy Act requirements. In accordance with §58.15, a tiered review process has been structured, whereby some environmental laws and authorities have been reviewed for the target area and other applicable laws and authorities will be complied with, when individual projects are ripe for review. Specifically, the target area has been studied and compliance with the following laws and authorities has been established: Floodplain Management, Coastal Barriers Resource Act, and Coastal Zone Management Act. The City will complete a Statutory Worksheet, in accordance with Sec. 58.35. Copies of the compliance documentation worksheets are available at the address below. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project, and more fully describes the tiered review process cited above, is on file at City of Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue S Federal Way, Washington and may be examined or copied weekdays 8a.m. to 5p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the City of Federal Way, Office of the Mayor, 33325 8th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA 98003. All comments received by April 20, 2014, will be considered by the City of Federal Way prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Federal Way certifies to HUD that, Jim Ferrell, in his capacity as City of Federal Way Mayor, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Federal Way to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Federal Way’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Federal Way; (b) the City of Federal Way has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or in-
curred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be submitted to: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Seattle Field Office, 909 1st Avenue, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98104-1000. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Patrick Doherty Jim Ferrell Community Development Director Mayor, City of Federal Way Published in the Federal Way Mirror April 4, 2014 & April 11, 2014 FWM 2126
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BIDS LAKOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL – 13TH AVENUE SW SIDEWALK CONNECTION PROJECT RFB # 14-108 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through April 28, 2014, until 10:00 a.m., at the City Hall Purchasing Office or by US Mail at City of Federal Way, Purchasing Office, 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA 98003. Proposals received after 10:00 a.m. on said date will not be considered. BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 10:10 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2014, at The City Council Chambers, 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA, for this RFB. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid deposit by a cashier’s or certified check, or Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract and furnish satisfactory Performance Bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid deposit or bond shall be forfeited to the City of Federal Way. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This project shall consist of: Improvements for the Lakota Middle School – 13th Avenue SW Sidewalk Connection Project include the following: Construction of sidewalk, curb, gutter and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) improved driveway approaches on the south side of SW 314th Street (east of Lakota Middle School to 13th Avenue SW) and on the west side of 13th Avenue SW (from SW 314th St to SW 316th St). Installation of school speed zone flashing beacon. The Contractor shall complete all work within 30 working days. Work must be completed between June 18th, 2014 & August 28th, 2014 The bidder is urged to check the plans and contract provisions carefully. All bid proposals shall be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and all other contract documents now on file in the Purchasing Office of the City of Federal Way. Bid documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department at (253) 835-2526. Any questions concerning the description of the work contained in the contract documents must be directed to Christine Mullen, Street Systems Project Engineer, by facsimile at (253) 835-2709, or by letter addressed to Christine Mullen, Street Systems Project Engineer prior to bid opening date. PURCHASE OF BID DOCUMENTS: Bidders may purchase copies of the Bidding Documents (half-size plans) in person, or by mailing a Twenty-Five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) (non-refundable) check or cashiers’ check payable to the City of Federal Way, 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA 98003-6325, phone (253) 835-2526. If purchasing by mail, please indicate your request for Bidding Documents for RFB #14-108, Lakota Middle School – 13th Avenue SW Sidewalk Connection Project. Informational copies of maps, plans, and specifications are available for review at the Public Works Department, Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, Washington. Bidding Documents are also available for review at the following Plan Centers: Daily Journal of Commerce, Attn: Plancenter.com, 83 Columbia St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104 Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center, 921 SW Washington St, Suite 210, Portland, OR 97205
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