The City of Mercer Island faces several infrastructure challenges that impact the daily lives of its residents. One of the main issues is the need to maintain and upgrade aging roads, bridges, and transportation systems to ensure safe and efficient travel. Additionally, the city’s water and sewer systems require significant investment to ensure reliable and efficient service. The city also faces challenges related to affordable housing and population growth, which require investment in social services and infrastructure. Finally, the city must address the impacts of natural disasters, including earthquakes and landslides, on critical infrastructure, including roads and buildings. Overall, addressing these infrastructure challenges requires significant investment in the city’s transportation, water, housing, and emergency management systems to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience.
Sample Highlights from the Capital Improvement Plan
Project ID
Project Title
Project Start Year
Project Description
Project Spend Total
Page Ref
Project Satus
483681
Aubrey Davis Lid B Restroom and ADA Path
2026
“Construct a restroom (with retaining wall) near the playground at Lid B. Project includes construction of a new
ADA path from West Mercer Way to the restroom and the basketball courts per the Aubrey Davis Park Master
Plan.”
1427000
71
Not Started
483716
Bike Skills Area
2023
“Design and construct a new Bike Skills Area in Deane’s Children’s Park, with mulitple opportunities for public
engagement including design input and course construction event(s).”
302500
80
Not Started
483718
Luther Burbank Park Boiler Building Phase 2
2027
“Luther Burbank Park Boiler Building Phase 2 will complete the renovation of the Boiler Building for use as a
waterfront activities center focused on non-motorized boating programs. The project will include an ADA
accessible route from the main parking lot to the building, development of a new entrance, fire protection,
interior accessibility features, storage improvements an indoor classroom and a small office space.”
3929000
81
Not Started
483957
SE 36th Street Overlay (Gallagher Hill Rd to EMW)
2025
“This project will resurface SE 36th Street with a hot mix asphalt overlay. Work will include pavement repairs,
pavement grinding, asphalt paving, minor sidewalk repairs, ADA ramp replacements, raising utility castings to
grade, and new pavement markings. Additionally, minor storm drainage repairs and minor water improvements
will be constructed. Utility work will be funded from the corresponding City sewer, water, and storm water utility
funds.”
611000
98
Not Started
484071
Stormwater Trunkline Condition and Capacity Assessments
2023
“The project will inspect the main arteries of the stormwater conveyance system known as trunklines using a video
inspection method called CCTV. Inspections will document pipe condition, identify defects and verify pipe size
and material. The collected data will be analyzed using conventional stormwater management modeling software
to calculate pipe capacities. Areas with notable deficiencies will be selected for basin specific modeling to assess
runoff quantity with respect to pipe capacity (SW0135). This basin specific modeling approach was used
successfully during the 2021-2022 Conveyance System Assessments project (SW0119). This approach creates a
standardized prioritization method so projects can be ranked in a consistent, data-driven manner.”
1500000
137
Not Started
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- A listing of the capital projects or equipment to be purchased
- The projects ranked in order of preference
- The plan for financing the projects
- A timetable for the construction or completion of the project
- Justification for the project
- Explanation of expenses for the project
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