District 1 City Councilmember LIsa Herbold shared this news via her weekly email to constituents.

On Wednesday, the Transportation and Utilities Committee approved legislation accepting grants to SDOT for transportation projects. The legislation now moves to the Full Council for a final vote.

Included are four grants related to the West Seattle Bridge. Two of these grants have been announced before:

• $11.26 million INFRA grant
• $12 million from WSDOT for federal grant bridge funds

This brings total federal grant funding to $37 million, approximately 70% of the full repair cost.

Two grants included in the legislation are new. The legislation gives authority to accept grants of up to:

• $10 million from the Port of Seattle, and
• $5 million from King County

Negotiations are still active with the Port and King County; consequently, agreements are not yet completed. The Council granted approval in advance in order to maintain the schedule. The legislation also accepts grants for 15thAvenue South and Aurora Avenue North:

Last week’s newsletter mentioned the South Park Drainage and Roadway Partnership Project; here’s an updated map showing where street and drainage improvements are taking place: