HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated April 8, 2025ITEM #:16
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2024/25 ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This annual program combines sidewalk and pedestrian ramp improvements with additional
accessibility upgrades at traffic signals and other publicly owned parking facilities. The program
provides for removing and replacing sidewalk intersection crosswalk panels and handicap ramps at
locations that fail to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements to have truncated
dome warning panels installed.
This program also includes retrofitting existing signalized traffic control devices with audible and
vibrotactile pushbuttons, as well as upgrading parking stalls to current accessibility standards in any on-
street location or parking lot owned by the City of Ames.
Wherever possible, this program is combined with and used in conjunction with other roadway, traffic
signal replacement, or shared use path improvement projects for pedestrian ramp reconstruction. This
project includes six different locations as shown in the attached map.
Staff has been working with Bolton & Menk of Ames, Iowa to develop plans and specifications for the
project with a total estimated construction cost of $84,530. Funding is shown in the FY 2024/25
Capital Improvements Plan in the amount of $200,000. Remaining funding will be prioritized for
future accessibility enhancement program priorities. The table below shows the revenues and expenses
for this project:
Revenues Amount Expenses Amount
Road Use Tax $100,000
Local Option Sales Tax $100,000
Design $ 23,500
Construction (est)$ 84,530
Administration $ 15,000
Totals $200,000 $123,030
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the 2024/25 Accessibility Enhancement Program and
establish May 7, 2025, as the date of letting and May 13, 2025, as the date for the report of bids.
2. Do not approve this project.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project will provide improved pedestrian ramps and street crossings for sidewalk and path
users of all abilities at various locations. Approval of the plans and specifications will continue to
keep this project on pace for 2025 construction. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Map.pdf
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