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As of February 2007

We received ballots from 724 households in the Newport area, and based on the points assigned to first, second and third choices, the projects have been prioritized in the order shown below. The project receiving the most points was the COAL CREEK PARK TRAIL project. The estimated cost of that project is $119,700, just under the available allocation of $120,000 for the Newport area. Therefore we can only fund this one project. Any amount remaining unspent from the allocation will be added to the allocation for Newport in the next cycle three years from now.

For more information about these projects or the process generally, please e-mail Ron Matthew or call him at 425-452-4075.

FUNDED PROJECT:

NP-07-A  (Ballot # NP-3) -- Received 1024 Pts. 

Coal Creek Park Trail  -- This project will  create a new nature trail through the recently acquired Coal Creek Natural Area connecting the Newport Hills, Factoria and Somerset neighborhoods. The new trail will create expanded passive recreation opportunities within the western parcel of Coal Creek Natural Area and provide a safe pedestrian crossing of Coal Creek Parkway at the crosswalk at Forest Drive. The project will utilize the Parks Department Well KEPT program to create job skills and career development opportunities for Bellevue youth. The project will also incorporate some reforestation and  habitat enhancement opportunities for community volunteer participation.
Estimated cost:  $119,700
Project Manager:  Geoff Bradley, 425-452-2740, gbradley@bellevuewa.gov

UNFUNDED PROJECTS:

Sidewalk on 119th Avenue Southeast from Southeast 56th Street to Southeast 60th Street.  Estimated cost:  $100,000
Ballot No. NP-6 -- Received 516 Pts.

Landscaping on 119th Avenue Southeast from Southeast 56th Street to Southeast 60th Street.  Estimated Cost:  $59,500
Ballot No. NP-4 -- Received 489 Pts. 

Funding for completion of Sidewalk on Southeast 60th Street.  Estimated cost:  $57,000
Ballot No. NP-10 -- Received 475 Pts.

Sidewalk on Southeast 56th Street from Newport Hills Swim Club to 123rd Avenue Southeast.  Estimated Cost:  $120,000
Ballot No. NP-8 -- Received 409 Pts.

Sidewalk on 120th Avenue Southeast from Southeast 60th Street to the parking area in Newport Hills Park.  Estimated Cost:  $100,000
Ballot No. NP-7 -- Received 315 Pts.  

Landscaping along Southeast 56th Street between 119th Avenue Southeast and 125th Avenue Southeast.  Estimated cost:  $82,250
Ballot No. NP-2 -- Received 286 Pts.  

Streetlight and pole at Southeast 64th Place east of 123rd Avenue Southeast.  Estimated Cost:  $6,000
Ballot No. NP-9  -- Received 273 Pts. 

Street trees in the planter strip on Southeast 60th Street west of 123rd Avenue Southeast.  Estimated cost:  $18,500
Ballot No. NP-1 -- Received 175 Pts.  

Paving of bus turnaround at 106th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 50th Place.  Estimated Cost:  $75,000
Ballot No. NP-5 -- Received 143 Pts.  

Note:  All cost estimates are based on limited information. The projects are not designed unless/until they are chosen for funding by residents.  Although every effort is made to contain costs and build the most cost-effective product, it is possible the actual project cost could vary significantly from the estimate.