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Resolution No. 1 - Prepare Plans and Specifications for the Proposed Barton Drive Resurfacing Project's Sidewalk Gap Portion- Special Assessment (District #55), and Appropriate $25,000.00 from the General Fund Balance for the Design of the Project (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Approval of the attached resolution directs staff to prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates to fill sidewalk gaps, and possibly install new curb and gutter, along the north side of Barton Drive from M-14 ramp to Starwick Drive as a special assessment project.
Barton Drive currently has 22 parcels with sidewalk gaps between M-14 Ramp and Starwick Drive. The original scope of the project included filling sidewalk gaps between Brede Place and Pontiac Trail. Staff has since (June 2019; see attached) received a petition from two adjacent property owners to fill sidewalk gaps from M-14 ramp to 221 Barton Drive. As part of this project, staff will also consider constructing sidewalk between 221 Barton Drive and Brede Place in order to fully connect these two segments.
Improvements to the Barton/Starwick intersection were requested and discussed during the STEAM Safe Routes to School Project, and staff told residents that these improvements would be included in this Barton Drive Resurfacing Project. Sidewalk gaps at that intersection were originally planned to be constructed as part of the STEAM project, however will now be considered as part of this project instead.
In accordance with the City's Non-Motorized Plan (north side of Barton Drive from M14-Ramp to Northside Avenue in listed as a "near-term opportunity") and Complete Streets approach, it is proposed to install a new sidewalk to fill these gaps and provide continuous pedestrian connections at these locations. The construction of the sidewalk will also likely require the removal of some trees, necessitate temporary grading permits, require the relocation of DTE utility poles, and possible curb and gutter installati...
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