Number
050368
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and direct construction and installation of traffic control improvements at three intersections under the 2003 Small Hazard Elimination Safety Program in the 7th, 12th, and 15th Aldermanic Districts.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to direct construction of traffic control improvements at three intersections. This resolution also authorizes the comptroller to establish and transfer funds to the appropriate accounts for the project.
Body
Whereas, The Surface Transportation Program provides cost participation for the construction of traffic control improvements in conjunction with Federal/State Aid under the 2003 Small Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) Program; and
Whereas, Preliminary engineering for this project, previously authorized by the Common Council under Resolution File Number 021538, has been completed and construction is ready to begin; and
Whereas, Preliminary engineering included the intersections of West Center Street and North 7th Street, West Center Street and North Sherman Boulevard, West Lincoln Avenue and South 13th Street, and West Walnut Street and North 12th Street; and
Whereas, The intersection of West Center Street and North 7th Street has been removed from construction because it is included on another project; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost for construction of this project is $13,261.83 for the construction and installation of traffic control improvements; and
Whereas, Ten percent of the participating costs, or $1,326.18 is non-reimbursable and is included in the Division's 2005 Capital Purpose Project/Grant Number ST320050000; and
Whereas, Ninety percent of the participating project cost, or $11,935.65, is reimbursable from the Wisconsin Departme...
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