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June 23, 2008
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Agenda Item No. 6C Roll Call No. 08- Communication
No. 08-375 Submitted
by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer |
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AGENDA HEADING:
Ordering construction of the following: 2008 Enhanced School Crossings at Signalized Intersections (SRTS) - Receiving bids, (7-15-08), and Setting date of hearing, (8-11-08). (Construction Estimate -$112,152).
SYNOPSIS:
Recommend the City Council
proceed with construction of the improvement and set dates to receive bids and
hold a public hearing, as required by Iowa Code, utilizing the method of
financing referenced below. The improvement includes the upgrade of ten signalized
intersections where adult guards are present near elementary schools
being: E. 15th and Grand; 2nd and
FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount: $112,152 City Engineer's Estimate
Funding Source: 2008-2009 CIP, Page Traffic Control-5, City-wide Signals, Channelization, and School Crossing Protection Program, TFC091, Being: 100% of construction costs to a maximum of $112,798 in Iowa DOT Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) - Enhanced School Crossings at Signalized Intersections program funds with remaining costs in G. O. Bonds.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
On September 25, 2006, by Roll Call No.
06-1883, the City Council authorized that an application be submitted to the Iowa
Department of Transportation (IDOT) for SRTS funding for “Enhanced School
Crossings at Signalized Intersections”.
The SRTS funding program is eligible for 100% of project costs. The original application requested $250,000
toward this project. The IDOT has
approved $125,748, and City staff subsequently reduced the number of locations
to be improved to match the awarded amount.
The remaining locations were submitted for the next round of STRS
funding, which has not yet been allocated.
The project is
divided into two components. The
“Infrastructure” component will upgrade 10 signalized intersections where adult
guards are present near elementary schools listed above. The “Non-Infrastructure” component will be
administered by the
The Engineering Department has prepared plans, specifications, form of contract documents, and City Engineer’s estimate for the construction of the 2008 Enhanced School Crossings at Signalized Intersections (SRTS), 04-2008-004. The improvements consist of upgrading existing traffic signals and pavement markings at various locations. All upgrades in accordance with the contract documents including Plan File Nos. 489-105/108, at the locations listed above.
The proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract documents are available for public inspection in the City Engineer's Office.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION(S):
Date: November 5, 2007
Roll Call Number: 07-2112
Action: Approving and authorizing the execution of Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Agreement for “Safe Routes To School” (SRTS)-Enhanced School Crossings at Signalized Intersections. (Council Communication No. 07-658) Moved by Kiernan to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0.
Date: September 25, 2006
Roll Call Number: 06-1883
Action: “SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL” (SRTS) Fund
Applications to the Iowa Department of Transportation to be used for Enhanced
School Crossings at Signalized Intersections, estimated amount of $250,000. (Council Communication No. 06-613) Moved
by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 6-0.
BOARD/COMMISSION ACTION(S): NONE
ANTICIPATED ACTIONS AND FUTURE COMMITMENTS:
Anticipated actions include public hearing, receive and file bids, designate lowest bidder, and approve contract and bond; also partial payments to the contractor and final acceptance of work.
For more information on this and other agenda items, please call
the City Clerk’s Office at 515-283-4209 or visit the Clerk’s Office on the
second floor of City Hall,