Legislation Details

File #: 26-0614    Version: 1 Name: 4/20/26 Resolution to Approve an Agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for the State and Ellsworth Roundabout Project and to Appropriate $164,047.50 in Contributing Funds
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/20/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/20/2026 Final action: 4/20/2026
Enactment date: 4/20/2026 Enactment #: R-26-139
Title: Resolution to Approve a Cost-Sharing Agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for the State and Ellsworth Roundabout Project, Estimated Amount $164,047.50
Attachments: 1. Project Agreement_State Ellsworth 2027.pdf
Title
Resolution to Approve a Cost-Sharing Agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for the State and Ellsworth Roundabout Project, Estimated Amount $164,047.50
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to authorize an agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for the City's participation in construction costs for the for the State and Ellsworth Roundabout Project.

The City and WCRC collaborated in the design and preparation of plans for intersection improvements, pedestrian safety enhancements, and pavement marking alteration as part of the WCRC State and Ellsworth Roundabout project.

Construction cost responsibilities for the work were discussed in partnership with the WCRC, as well as the respective amounts that each party will pay for the construction of the project. The WCRC will have a contractual relationship with the Contractor, and the City will reimburse the WCRC for its portion of the construction phase costs. The attached document outlines the terms of the agreement between the City and the WCRC to complete the work.

Budget/Fiscal Impact: The City's portion of the cost allocation for this contract is estimated as $164,047.50 from Major Streets Fund. WCRC project funding includes a Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) FY2027 Transportation Alternative Program ("TAP") grant in the amount of $166,585.00 for the Project. Funding for the City share is available in approved Major Streets Capital Budget.

Estimated Costs State Road at Ellsworth Road Improvements:
* Estimated Total Costs $494,680.00
* TAP Grant $166,585.00

Estimated Costs Exceeding TAP Grant $328,095.00
* Estimated WCRC Costs $164,047.50
* Estimated City Costs $164,047.50

Staff
Prepared by: Malisa McCreedy, AICP, Transportation Manager
Reviewed by: Jordan Roberts, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The City and the Road Commission desire ...

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