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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE 10' TRAIL ALONG BOSTON MILLS ROAD BETWEEN EXECUTIVE PARKWAY AND LAKE FOREST DRIVE AND FOR A SIDEWALK ALONG LAKE FOREST DRIVE BETWEEN BOSTON MILLS ROAD AND ESSEX ROAD.
Brief Description: The project includes the installation of a new 10' trail along Boston Mills Road starting at the existing trail west of Omni Lake Parkway and extending east to Lake Forest Drive and a new 5-foot wide sidewalk along the east side of Lake Forest Drive between Boston Mills Road and Essex Road. The project will also include the realignment of the intersection of Boston Mills Road and Lake Forest Drive.
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Legislative History
24-0051 - Discussion regarding alignment of sidewalk along Lake Forest Drive
Purpose & Explanation
10' Trail along Boston Mills Road
This project's design, by Euthenics Inc, is anticipated to be completed in early 2025. The project includes a 3,500-foot-long, 10-foot-wide asphalt trail, boardwalk, and bridge project along the north side of Boston Mills Road. The trail will begin at the existing asphalt path west of Omni Lake Parkway and extend eastward to Lake Forest Drive.
At the request of Council, staff examined incorporating the proposed trail on the existing Boston Mills Road bridge, in-lieu of the currently planned, separated pedestrian bridge over Lake Forest. See attached memo analyzing the on-road path option for further reference.
The project will connect to Boston Mills Park, incorporating a stone loop within the park, a boardwalk, and a bridge over Lake Forest. Additional improvements include paving of the Park's parking lot, storm drainage, grading, crosswalks, lighting, electric conduits, driveways, tree clearing and restoration.
The project also includes new crosswalks with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) on Boston Mills Road at Westpoint Drive and Ridgewood Boulevard. See exhibit attached.
Staff anticipates s...
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