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Resolution to Appropriate and Amend the Project Budget for the Construction Phase of the Waldenwood Drive Sidewalk ($6,818.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution for the construction of a new sidewalk along the east side of Waldenwood Drive from approximately 100 south of the King Elementary School driveway to Penberton Drive. This resolution will authorize the City to construct the new sidewalk along Waldenwood Drive. The attached map shows the location of the proposed sidewalk.
On June 14, 2013, staff received a petition requesting the City construct a sidewalk at the above referenced location. The petition had nine (9) signatures from seven (7) separate households. The Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) Transportation Safety Committee has agreed the use of a new crosswalk at this stop controlled location would be preferable over the existing mid-block crossing at the school entrance.
Subsequently on August 8, 2013 City Council allocated a $10,000.00 project budget for the design and public process for a potential project. Staff moved forward with the process and has a preliminary design and a cost estimate prepared.
A public meeting was held on October 3, 2013 regarding the community desire for a sidewalk at this location. Twenty two people attended the meeting to ask questions and provide feedback. A feedback form was distributed and 15 were returned. Of the returned forms 10 indicated support of installation of the sidewalk and 5 were opposed.
The proposed work would include 186 feet of eight (8) foot wide sidewalk installed at the back of the existing curb. An ADA compliant curb ramp would be included at the corner of Penberton and Waldenwood, to connect with the existing sidewalk to the west. The construction work would be performed by the contractor selected for the Annual Street Resurfacing project.
This Resolution authorizes the appropriation of an additional $6,818.00 from the City’s Ge...
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