Number
100830
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of pedestrian countdown timers at 163 traffic signal controlled local street intersections under two Highway Safety Improvement Program projects in various Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of $744,304.84, with an estimated grantor share of $669,874.35, and an estimated City share of $74,430.49.
Analysis
Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of pedestrian countdown timers at 163 traffic signal controlled local street intersections under two Highway Safety Improvement Program projects in various Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of $744,304.84, with an estimated grantor share of $669,874.35, and an estimated City share of $74,430.49, and to install these improvements upon execution of the agreement. This resolution also authorizes the Comptroller to establish and transfer funds to the appropriate accounts for the project. The total estimated cost of both projects is $744,304.84, with a grantor share of $669,874.35 and a City share of $74,430.49.
Body
Whereas, Two Project Agreements for the installation of traffic signal improvements under the 2010 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) were approved by the Common Council under File Number 090888; and
Whereas, The HSIP is intended to reduce the number and severity of vehicle and pedestrian crashes; and
Whereas, The installation of pedestrian countdown timers at 163 traffic signal controlled local street intersections will improve pedestrian safety by providing pedestrians with the time remaining in the flashing “Don’t Walk” before the start of the yellow signal, resulting in fewer pedestrian conflicts with vehicles; and
Whereas, The total estimated cost of the two projects is $744,304.84 for traffic control signal improvements; and
Whereas, Ten percent of the participating costs, or $74,430.49, is not reimbursable and is included in the Division’s 2010 Capital Purpose Project/Grant Number ST320100000; and
Whereas, Ninety Percent of the participating project cost, or $669,874.35, is reimbursable from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT), and should be earmarked for this project in the 2010 Capital Grant and Aids Projects Fund Project/Grant Number SP032100100; and
Whereas, The State cannot proceed with any project cost overruns and/or changes in scope of more than 5% without prior Department of Public Works approval; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works shall notify the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee at the next scheduled meeting of any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope approved by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be 100% liable for any such project cost overruns and/or changes in scope as approved by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The Common Council of the City of Milwaukee recognizes that the City may be liable for any costs incurred by the State should the City decide to withdraw from the project; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of Public Works and the Comptroller are authorized to enter into funding agreements and are directed to execute contracts with WISDOT for the installation of traffic control signal improvements under two Highway Safety Improvement Program projects with unit prices based on a predetermined estimate prepared under the Federal/State aided highway program, a copy of which is attached to this resolution, and is incorporated into this resolution as though set forth in full; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, that the Commissioner of Public Works is directed to install pedestrian countdown timers at 163 traffic signal controlled local street intersections at locations indicated on the maps attached to this resolution; and, be it
Further Resolved, That upon approval of this contract, the City Comptroller is hereby authorized to create within the Capital Grant and Aid Projects Fund the appropriate Project/Grant Chartfield Value for this project; and transfer to these accounts the amount required under the agreement and City accounting policy, but not to exceed a ten percent increase of the total amounts reserved for the grantor’s share and local share or $5,000, whichever is greater as follows:
Location:
Project I.D. 2645-07-90
City of Milwaukee, Various Intersections, Countdown Timers #2
City of Milwaukee Share
Fund Number-0333
Project/Grant Number-ST320100000
$37,759.79
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Control
Fund Number-0306
Project/Grant Number-SP032100100
$339,838.06
Total-$377,597.85
Previously Authorized for Traffic Control Improvements-$0
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Including this Resolution-$750,000.00
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project (Common Council Resolution File Number 090888)-$750,000.00
Location:
Project I. D. 2645-06-90
City of Milwaukee, Various Intersections, Countdown Timers #3
City of Milwaukee Share
Fund Number-0333
Project/Grant Number-ST320100000
$36,670.70
Grantor Reimbursable Cash - Traffic Control
Fund Number-0306
Project/Grant Number-SP032100100
$330,036.29
Total-$366,706.99
Previously Authorized for Traffic Control Improvements-$0
Current Estimated Cost of the Total Project Including this Resolution-$750,000.00
Original Estimated Cost of the Total Project (Common Council Resolution File Number 090888)-$750,000.00
Resolution Total-$744,304.84
Requestor
Department of Public Works
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
RWB: ns
October 13, 2010
Countdown Grants #2 and #3 (163 Local Street Intersections)