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Resolution No. 1 - Prepare Plans and Specifications for the Pontiac Trail Improvements Project - Sidewalk and Curb & Gutter Special Assessment Project (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Approval of the attached resolution directs staff to prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the addition of new sidewalk and curb & gutter along Pontiac Trail as a special assessment project. This work will be part of the Pontiac Trail Improvements Project (north of Skydale Drive to just south of the bridge over M-14) which is scheduled for construction in 2014.
The project included the reconstruction of Pontiac Trail beginning just north of Skydale Drive to just south of the bridge over M-14. In addition to the street reconstruction, the project also includes extending water main north from Dhu Varren Road to just south of the bridge over M-14, extending sanitary sewer north from Skydale Drive to just south of bridge over M-14, and striping for bike lanes. The project will also include stormwater improvements such as bioswales or rain gardens and the addition of a small section of curb and gutter.
Approximately 1,000 feet of new curb and gutter just north of Skydale on each side of Pontiac Trail is being proposed to protect an existing wetland. In addition, it is recommended that the project include the addition of sidewalk along the east side of Pontiac Trail to fill in existing sidewalk gaps and to provide pedestrian access to Olson Park and Dhu Varran Road. See attached map.
A public meeting was held on June 6, 2013 to gather feedback and develop the scope of work. This project is included in the approved City of Ann Arbor Capital Budget and work on the overall project design is currently ongoing. See attached meeting summary.
There are currently no sidewalks on the west side of Pontiac Trail the entire length of the project limits. A majority of the property along the west side of Pontiac Trail is under the jurisdiction of Ann Arbor Township. Feed...
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