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Communication

Office of the City Manager

 
 

Date

May 18, 2009

 

Agenda Item No.        8

Roll Call No.               09-

Communication No.   09-327

Submitted by:     Jeb E. Brewer, P.E.

                           City Engineer

 

 

AGENDA HEADING:

 

Approving and authorizing the execution of Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement for traffic signal upgrade at the intersection of Hubbell Avenue and Easton Boulevard.

 

 

SYNOPSIS:

 

Recommend Council approval of Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Agreement No. 2010-TS-017 for Traffic Safety Improvement Program project funding for upgrading traffic signals at the intersection of Hubbell Avenue and Easton Boulevard.  IDOT funds in the amount of $100,000 are available for the construction costs.  The City’s portion of the project, consisting of the design, inspection, and construction administration costs, is estimated to be $15,000.

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Amount:  $100,000

 

Funding Source:  Iowa DOT Traffic Safety Improvement Funds

 

Amount:  $15,000

 

Funding Source:  2009-10 CIP, Page Traffic Control-5, City-Wide Signals, Channelization, and School Crossing Protection Program, TFC091, G.O. Bonds

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

 

In June of 2008, City Council authorized that an application be submitted to the IDOT for upgrading the traffic signals at the intersection of Hubbell Avenue and Easton Boulevard.  The IDOT has approved $100,000 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 $15,000.

This project provides for new traffic signals at this intersection.  New signal poles will be installed outside the 10-foot clear zone.  New mast arms with overhead signals and back plates will be installed.  Because of the proximity of Fire Station No. 3, fire pre-emption would be included in the signal design.  The signals will continue to be interconnected into the city’s east side traffic signal system.

 

 

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION(S): 

 

Date:  June 9, 2008

 

Roll Call Number:  08-959

 

Action:  Approving Traffic Safety Fund Applications to the Iowa Department of Transportation.  (Council Communication No. 08-330)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

BOARD/COMMISSION ACTION(S):  NONE

 

 

ANTICIPATED ACTIONS AND FUTURE COMMITMENTS: 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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