HomeMy WebLinkAboutA024 - Council Action Form dated July 14, 2015 ITEM# 38
DATE: 7/14/15
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: AMES MIDDLE SCHOOL TRAFFIC SIGNAL (MORTENSEN ROAD &
DOTSON DRIVE)
BACKGROUND:
As part of the Ames Middle School subdivision improvements the Ames Community
School District (ACSD) designed and constructed a traffic signal at the intersection of
Mortensen Road and Dotson Drive. This project included installation of new traffic signal
poles, cabinet, radar based vehicle/bike detection, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
vibrotactile pedestrian push buttons, ADA compliant pedestrian ramps, and required
pavement markings.
City staff provided specifications to ACSD so that the traffic signal would be built
meeting all current City standards. In June of 2015, the ACSD submitted all final as-built
information and their contractor has completed all punch-list items.
It should be noted that this project was completely funded by ACSD and did not include
any additional funding sources.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the Mortensen Road and Dotson Drive traffic signal installation from the
Ames School District, thereby taking ownership and long-term maintenance of the
traffic signal improvements.
2. Direct staff to pursue modifications to the project.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project has now been completed in accordance with all City standards and
specifications.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.