Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF STOW FOR COOPERATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE SEASONS ROAD / STATE ROUTE 8 INTERCHANGE SIGNAL PROJECT APPLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This project would be to install actuated traffic signals on Seasons Road at the entrance and exit ramps of SR 8.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The City of Stow is submitting an application with AMATS for Federal Funding assistance for a traffic signal at Seasons Road/SR 8 Interchange. The total estimated project cost is $400,000. All engineering will be required to be paid with 100% city funds and the construction and inspection will be split 80%/20% (Federal/City). The total estimated cost that the City of Hudson would be responsible for is $51,170.00. (see cost summary attached).
Timing Considerations
Following the approval of City Council, this legislation will be submitted to AMATS with the individual project application. If this project is approved for funding by AMATS, this project would be funded starting in 2017 or 2018, depending on the available funds.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this legislation authorizing the City of Hudson to enter into a Cost Share Agreement with the City of Stow for the purpose of applying for AMATS funding for the Seasons Road/SR 8 Interchange Signal Project. This Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City of Hudson and the inhabitants thereof, for the reason that it is to apply for this funding by November 25, 2013 and Resolution by December 20, 2013.
Submitted by,
Scott N. Schroyer, Interim City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, City Engineer