Title
Resolution to Approve an Agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Fuller Road RRFB Project
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval, please find a resolution to approve an agreement between the City of Ann Arbor and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at two locations along Fuller Road. The RRFBs will be purchased and installed by City forces.
Budget/Fiscal Impact
The total estimated cost to procure and install the RRFBs is as follows:
Funding AMOUNT
Federal Share - Safety Grant $46,597.89
Local Share - Street Millage $ 5,177.55
TOTAL $51,775.44
The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HISP) funds available for this project cannot be transferred to another City of Ann Arbor project.
Fuller Road RRFBs
In September of 2015, the City applied to MDOT for HISP funds to install RRFBs at two locations along Fuller Road which have existing crosswalks and pedestrian Islands. These crosswalks are located between Bonisteel Blvd and Beal Avenue. In April of 2016 MDOT notified the City that the project had been approved for federal funding in Federal fiscal year 2017. Subsequently, the construction plans were reviewed and approved by MDOT for the RRFBs to be procured by the City and installed by City forces.
City-State Agreement
One requirement for this type of project is that the City enters into an agreement with the State of Michigan stipulating the funding split and other rights and responsibilities of the parties. It is the same form of agreement that has been on other federally funded projects. The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HISP) will pay 90% of eligible participating construction costs. All other project costs will be funded from the street resurfacing millage.
Staff
Prepared by: Nicholas S. Hutchinson, P.E., City Engineer
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Highway Safety Improvement Program (HISP) funds of up to $46,597.89 are available for the installation Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at two locations along Fuller Road;
Whereas, Funding for the local share for this project is available in the approved Street and Sidewalk Repair millage; and
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Fuller Road RRFB Installation Project (MDOT Contract No. 17-5348), substantially in the form on file with the City Clerk, following approval as to substance by the City Administrator, and approval as to form by the City Attorney;
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take necessary administrative actions to implement this project, including issuing Traffic Control Orders as necessary; and
RESOLVED, That Council authorizes the City Administrator to take necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution.