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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE GPD GROUP FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE BARLOW ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The selected consultant will develop the plans and specifications for the Barlow Road Improvement Project. The limits of the project are Barlow Road from Terex Road to SR 91 (Darrow Road). The project's scope includes widening of the existing pavement, a multi-use path, re-grading of the ditches and storm sewer improvements. The Barlow Road grades near the rail crossing will also be improved. The design will strive to minimize the impacts to adjacent properties. Lighting at the intersections and improved signing and pavement markings are included. The Barlow Road and Terex Road intersection will be studied for short and long term solutions including realignment and signal options. The selected short term solution for intersection and the connection from west terminus of the project to connect a multi-use path to the Metro Parks Hike and Bike trail will be developed. The signal at Barlow and SR 91 may be upgraded as part of this project.
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Legislative History
There is no recent legislative history related to the Barlow Road Project.
Purpose & Explanation
Barlow Road (old TR-121) is a moderate volume (7,000 2014 ADT with 8% trucks) collector in the southern quadrant of the City. The project includes the widening of Barlow Road from Darrow Road (State Route 91) to 350 feet west of Terex Road (Approximately 8,800 feet in length). The existing road is an approximately nineteen to twenty foot wide uncurbed pavement with an asphalt wearing course. Recent pavement cores of the existing pavement have shown the pavement to consist of approximately 4-inches of asphalt on 4-inches of gravel base. The existing storm sewer is limited and consists mostly of shallow ditches and with some catch basins chained together. No sidewalks exist along t...
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