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Resolution to Appropriate and Establish a Project Budget for the Design Phase of the Waldenwood Drive Sidewalk ($10,000.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution for the design of a new sidewalk along the east side of Waldenwood Drive from approximately 100 south of the King Elementary School driveway to Penberton Drive (see attached map). This resolution will authorize City staff to prepare a preliminary design and cost estimate for the addition of 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 along the east side of Waldenwood Drive from King Elementary School to Penberton Drive. The petition had nine (9) signatures from seven (7) separate households.
A public meeting has not yet been held regarding the community desire for a sidewalk at this location. However, this project was previously requested in the Fall of 2009. At that time, staff recommended that the project not move forward due to opposition by adjacent property owners, winter maintenance responsibilities, and lack of funding.
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.
This Resolution authorizes the appropriation of $10,000.00 from the City’s General Fund, Fund Balance to establish a project budget in that amount for the purpose of preparing a preliminary design and cost estimate. As part of this process, staff will investigate various funding options for the sidewalk.
Staff
Prepared by: Nicholas Hutchinson, P.E., Interim Project Management Manager
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
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Whereas, A public sidewalk does not exist along the east side of...
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