Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEAD PUBLIC AGENCY ("LPA") FEDERAL PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 2012 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ("SRTS") PROGRAM (PID 93606); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This project will include the installation of sidewalk on Glen Echo Drive from Hudson-Aurora Road to Victoria Parkway, and on Middleton Road from Winterberry Drive intersection to the end of the existing walk at Ellsworth School with work including ADA ramps, grading, striping as needed, plus a crosswalk at Middleton; also installation of electronic school crossing signals along N. Hayden Parkway and purchase of 8 bike racks to be located on school properties.
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Legislative History
Resolution #10-121-Authorization to develop the school travel plan
Resolution #12-20-Authorization to Apply to SRTS (2012)
Purpose & Explanation
ODOT has a process that allows local public agencies (LPA) to administer projects that can use Federal funding vs. utilizing ODOT for this process. The process requires the LPA (the City of Hudson) to enter into an agreement with ODOT for this process. The agreement requires the City of Hudson to follow the federal process for items such as, contracting invoices, using domestically made materials and the environmental clearance documents. The LPA process allows for more local control in terms of cost and schedule. There is no additional cost to the City for this service, but it will allow the City to control more of the project design and construction administration.
The City is responsible for 100% of the design and environmental fees ($30,000 currently budgeted in the 430 fund). The construction and right of way costs will be funded 100% by ODOT with the maximum Federal expenditures being $210,000. The design and bid documents will be completed in 2013.
Timing Considerations
None.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an LPA agreement with ODOT for the SRTS Program for Glen Echo Drive from Hudson-Aurora Road to Victoria Parkway and on Middleton Road from Winterberry Drive intersection to the end of the existing walk at Ellsworth School. We are requesting that an emergency clause be added to the resolution in order to expedite the project as it protects the public welfare and safety.
Submitted by,
Anthony J. Bales, City Manager
Scott N. Schroyer, Assistant City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, City Engineer