HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated October 27, 2020 ITEM # 10
DATE: 10-27-20
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: 2019/20 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROGRAM (LINCOLN WAY & BEACH AVE)
BACKGROUND:
The Traffic Signal Program is the annual program that replaces older traffic signals and
constructs new traffic signals to improve visibility, reliability, and maintenance of signals.
This program also provides upgrading to the traffic signal system technology and includes
radar detection systems instead of in-pavement loop detection systems that had
previously been used (frequently a point of vehicle detection failure). Another advantage
of the radar detection system is that it detects bicycles in addition to vehicles. This
project will install a new signal and new pedestrian ramps at the intersection of
Lincoln Way & Beach Avenue.
WHKS of Ames, Iowa, developed plans and specifications with an estimated budget as
shown below:
Revenues Expenses
Road Use Tax $370,750 Administration $5,000
Design $21,400
Construction $258,084
Signal Cabinet $31,868
Signal Poles $35,320
Total $370,750 Total $351,672
Staff has coordinated with Iowa State University to prepare the attached traffic signal easement
documents for this intersection. These documents are scheduled for approval at the November
18, 2020 Board of Regents meeting. Easement approval will be verified before report of
bids and a recommendation of award, scheduled for the December 8, 2020 City Council
meeting.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. a. Approve the 50-year Traffic Signal Easement with Iowa State University for the
portion of signal equipment on Iowa State property and authorize City staff to
approve any de minimis changes required by the Attorney General and Board of
Regents offices.
b. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2019/20 Traffic Signal Program
(Lincoln Way & Beach Ave) project and establish December 2, 2020, as the date
of letting with December 8, 2020, as the date for report of bids.
2. Do not approve this project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By approving this easement and the plans and specifications, the upgrades will provide
increased safety for the residents using this intersection. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as
described above.