Council Communication Office of the City Manager	Date	October 23, 2006
	Agenda Item No. 8 Roll Call No. 06- Communication No. 06-665 Submitted by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer

AGENDA HEADING:

Approving and authorizing the execution of Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement for E. Army Post Road Widening from South Union Street to S.E. 5^th Street.

SYNOPSIS:

Recommend approval of Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Agreement No. 2007-TS-010 for Traffic Safety Improvement Program project funding for E. Army Post Road Widening from South Union Street to S.E. 5^th Street. IDOT funds in the amount of $500,000 are available for the construction costs. The City’s portion of the project, consisting of the design, inspection, and construction costs, is estimated to be $500,000.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Amount: $1,000,000

Funding Source: Various funding sources as follows:

• $500,000 Iowa DOT Traffic Safety Improvement Funds
• $500,000 2006-07 CIP, Page Street Improvements-5, Army Post Widening – S.E. 5^th to S.W. 9^th, STR229, G.O. Bonds

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In July of 2005, City Council authorized an application to be submitted to the IDOT for E. Army Post Road Widening from South Union Street to S.E. 5^th Street. The IDOT has approved $500,000 for this project. The remaining costs, including design, inspection, and construction administration, are to be funded by the City. The total City cost is estimated to be $500,000.

This project would involve widening E. Army Post Road to a five-lane facility in order to provide a center two-way left-turn lane. The previously constructed intersection improvements on E. Army Post Road at South Union Street and S.E. 5^th Street would remain in place. The widening would occur in between these two intersections. It is anticipated that the project would be constructed within the existing right-of-way. In July of 2006, City Council authorized that an additional application be submitted to the IDOT for Army Post Road Widening from South Union Street to S.W. 9^th Street. If funding is approved by the IDOT, these two segments will be combined into one project for construction.

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

ANTICIPATED ACTIONS AND FUTURE COMMITMENTS:

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