Title
Resolution to Approve an Agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Huron Parkway RRFB Project
Memorandum
Attached is a resolution to approve an agreement between the City and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) on Huron Parkway at Glazier Way and at Baxter Road. The RRFBs will be purchased and installed by the City.
The City applied for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds to install RRFBs on Huron Parkway at Glazier Way and at Baxter Road, which have existing crosswalks and a median. Positive contrast street lighting will also be installed at these intersections. The construction plans were reviewed and approved by MDOT for the RRFBs, which are to be procured by the City and installed by the City. Due to HSIP grant financial limitations, the street lighting will be paid with the Local Share - Street, Bridge, & Sidewalk Millage.
One requirement for this type of project is that the City enter into an agreement with MDOT as to the cost sharing and funding and other rights and responsibilities of the parties. It is the same form of agreement that has been required on other federally-funded projects. The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) will pay 90% of eligible participating construction costs. Other project costs will be funded from the Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Millage.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The total estimated cost to procure and install the RRFBs is as follows:
Funding Source Amount
Federal Share - Safety Grant $ 84,557.95
Local Share - Street, Bridge, & Sidewalk Millage $ 94,942.05
TOTAL $179,500.00
Ongoing costs to maintain the RRFBs will be paid from the City’s Major Street Fund Operations and Maintenance Budget. The HSIP funding available for this project cannot be transferred to another City of Ann Arbor project.
Staff
Prepared by: Nicholas S. Hutchinson, P.E., City Engineer
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Tom Crawford, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds of up to $84,557.95 are available for the installation Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) on Huron Parkway at Glazier Way and at Baxter Road; and
Whereas, Funding for the local share for this project is available from the Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Millage;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Huron Parkway RRFB Installation Project (MDOT Contract No. 20-5411), 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; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution, including issuing Traffic Control Orders as necessary.