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Discussion and action on Downtown Sidewalk Project
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SUMMARY: TDOT has not approved the “Downtown Sidewalk” plans because of the location of the northwest signal pole at the intersection of Main Street and Lantana Road. A photograph of the pole base is attached. TDOT has noted that the signal pole base will be about one foot below the top of the sidewalk. TDOT is requiring that this issue be fixed during this project or that this section of sidewalk be removed from the project. An estimate for the complete traffic signal rebuild is attached at an amount of $242,242.50. An agreement for the design for the signal upgrade with CT Consultants is attached at an amount of $15,000.
This project would be bid out for a complete project. Contractual monies allocated for bidding the sidewalk project would be used to bid this project at an amount of $12,000 and projected contractual services during the project not to exceed $7,000.
Staff recommends that the City utilize the City’s current STP (Surface Transportation) funds for this signal replacement and reallocate future STP funds for the Fourth Street and West Avenue traffic Signal. Total cost for the signal upgrade is $276,242.50
This only includes the traffic signal rebuild and City crews will bring the sidewalk corners at this intersection, up to ADA standards after the signal is rebuilt.
BUDGET ACCOUNT: 311-43100-931-003 ($134,000)
Budget amendment required
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the reallocation of the STP funds to the Main Street and Lantana Road Traffic Signal and approve the Contract with CT Consultants as outlined above.