Council Communication Office of the City Manager	Date	May 22, 2006
	Agenda Item No.       10 Roll Call No. 06- Communication No.  06-296 Submitted by:  Jeb E. Brewer, P.E.                          City Engineer

AGENDA HEADING:

Approving and authorizing the execution of Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Project Agreement to upgrade four mid-block pedestrian crossing locations:  1) University Avenue east of 29^th Street;  2) University Avenue at 27^th Street;  3) University Avenue at 4^th Street; and  4) Grand Avenue at East 13^th Street.

SYNOPSIS:

Approval of Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Project Agreement No. 2007-TS-003 for Traffic Safety Improvement Program project funding for the purchase and construction of pedestrian crossing enhancements at four locations:  1) University Avenue east of 29^th Street;  2) University Avenue at 27^th Street;  3) University Avenue at 4^th Street; and  4) Grand Avenue at East 13^th Street.  IDOT funds in the amount of $75,000 are available for the purchase of the equipment.  The City’s portion of the project, consisting of the design, inspection, and construction costs, is estimated to be $90,000. 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Amount:  $165,000

Funding Source:  Various funding sources as follows:

• $75,000 Iowa DOT Traffic Safety Fund Improvement Program
• 2006-07 CIP, Page Traffic-5, City-wide Signals, Channelization, and School Crossing Protection Program, TFC091

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In July of 2005, City Council authorized that an application be submitted to the IDOT for “Midblock Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements”.  The IDOT has approved $75,000 for this project.  The remaining costs, including design, construction, and project administration, are to be funded by the City.  The total City cost is estimated to be $90,000.

Three of these locations will involve installation of push-button activated pedestrian warning signs, similar to the City’s current installation on University Avenue at 26^th Street.  The fourth location, on University east of 29^th Street, will consist of a mid-block pedestrian-actuated traffic signal, along with relocation of the existing Drake parking lot driveway to a point approximately 170 feet east of the new signal location.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION(S):

Date:  July 25, 2005

Roll Call Number:  05-1791

Action:   Approving applications to the Iowa Department of Transportation for traffic safety funds to cover a portion of construction costs for the following projects: (Council Communication No.  05-412) Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-1.

(A)   East Army Post Road Widening from South Union to SE 5^th Street.

(B)   SW 7^th and Indianola Road Traffic Signal/Channelization Improvements.

(C)   E. 29^th and Hubbell Intersection Traffic Signal Upgrading.

(D)   5^th, 6^th, and 7^th at Crocker Street-Traffic Signal Upgrading.

(E)    Midblock Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements. 

BOARD/COMMISSION ACTION(S): NONE

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ANTICIPATED ACTIONS AND FUTURE COMMITMENTS: 

Normal actions for award of the construction contract for the work.