HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem R April 12, 1999
STAFF REPORT
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Attention: Keith R. Till, City Manager
From: Stephen G. Badum, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Subject: APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, &
ESTIMATES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CENTRAL AVENUE/4TH STREET ROUNDABOUT,
PROJECT NO. 803
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The proposed City Council action will approve the plans, specifications, and estimates and
authorize Staff to initiate the bidding process so that a contract may be awarded on May
24, 1999 for the construction of the Central Avenue/4th Street Roundabout, Project #803.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed approval of plans and specifications is the next step in the implementation of
the City's traffic calming plan for Central Avenue and 4th Street. The basic objective is to
reduce vehicle speeds through the residential neighborhood. The project will construct a
20' diameter raised planter with a 3' rolled curb perimeter and diverter islands on each leg
of the intersection. The project will also include the planting of a 36" box tree,
groundcover, irrigation, and safety lighting. Upon completion of the project, the City will
monitor speeds, volumes, and overall function and report back to City Council with the
results.
The plans and specifications were completed by City staff and W.G. Zimmerman
Engineering. Upon the successful bidding process and award of a contract, the project
should be completed by early July.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds in the total amount of$50,000 are currently available within the City's Capital
Improvement program budget to construct these improvements
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Central Avenue/4th Street Roundabout
City Council Staff Report
April 12, 1999
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the plans and specifications, authorize
staff to initiate the public contract bidding process.
NOTED AND APPROVED
Step en G. Badum, Director Keith R. Till
blic Works Department City Manager
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