Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR SIDEWALK INSTALLATION FOR THE SUM-ELLSWORTH PATH PROJECT AS PART OF THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM (PID 96866); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The project will include the installation of a concrete sidewalk on Parkside Drive from the intersection of Stow Road to Blue Heron Drive.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution #10-121-Authorization to develop the school travel plan
Resolution #12-20-Authorization to Apply to SRTS (2012)
Resolution #13-18-Authorization to Apply to SRTS (2013)
Resolution #14-144-Enter into LPA Agreement
Purpose & Explanation
The project will include the installation of concrete sidewalk on Parkside Drive from the intersection of Stow Road to Blue Heron Drive with work including: sidewalk, storm piping, driveway replacements, ADA handicap ramps, grading, striping and crosswalks. The project will be bid in March, 2015 and construction will begin following award after school lets out in June, 2015.
Timing Considerations
Following the approval of this Resolution by the City Council, the Engineering Department will advertise in the local newspaper and receive bids for the project. Following the bid opening we will return to City Council to award the contract to the lowest and best bidder.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (SRTS Funding $50,000 maximum. Total Est. Cost $125,000)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this authorization for the City Manager to advertise and receive bids for the SRTS Project. We are requesting an emergency clause be added to this project in order to protect the public welfare and safety and to maintain the schedule with ODOT.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, City Engineer