ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from City Manager and Director of Public Works with a Request to Approve a STATE MOTOR FUEL TAX RESOLUTION, in the Amount of $150,000.00, for Preliminary Engineering Services for the WESTERN AVENUE PROJECT (ADAMS STREET TO LINCOLN AVENUE). (Council District 1)
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BACKGROUND: Western Avenue, between Adams Street and Lincoln Avenue, is in need of improvement. The roadway is also in the combined sewer area. This project will be designed as a "Complete, Green Street" accommodating all users of the right-of-way and incorporating storm water management features to abate combined sewer overflows. The project will follow the approach developed by the i-Team, maximizing co-benefits for the community.
A location map and the Motor Fuel Tax Resolution for preliminary engineering services and city staff time involving the design of the replacement of curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm water management systems, lighting systems, and pavement improvements along Western, are attached to this communication. TERRA Engineering Ltd. will be providing the design engineering services on this project under a work order from its Master Services Agreement approved by Council April 12, 2016 Item #16-119-A.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding will come from State Motor Fuel Tax revenue.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: Public involvement will be an important part of this effort.
IMPACT IF APPROVED: Staff will move forward with public involvement and design for this project.
IMPACT IF DENIED: Staff will not proceed with public involvement and design for this project.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: Terra Engineering, Ltd. has current EEO Certification Number 02347-170630.
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