Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE FLASHING SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AT THE WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY CAMPUS PROJECT.
Brief Description: The project will include the installation of flashing school zone signs at various locations within the school zone on streets near Western Reserve Academy. This project was included in the 2021 Capital Budget, Fund 430.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
This project will include the design and construction of electronic, flashing school speed limit signs within the school zone at various streets near Western Reserve Academy as shown on the attached map. The new flashing school zone signs are replacing the traditional school zone signs already in place.
The installation of the flashing school zone signs is scheduled for summer, 2021.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
X Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (430 fund - $80,000)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this authorization for the City Manager to advertise, receive bids, and enter into a contract for the installation of Flashing School Zone Speed Limit Signs at the WRA Campus Project.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, P.E., P.S., Assistant City Manager - Professional Services
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer