HomeMy WebLinkAboutA011 - Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2024/25 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements (6th Street, North of City Hall)ITEM #:12
DATE:07-08-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2024/25 MULTI-MODAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
(6TH STREET - NORTH OF CITY HALL)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Multi-modal transportation refers to the variety of modes used by Ames residents to travel the
transport system. The modes specifically addressed in this program include bicycling and
automobiles.
Multiple complaints have been received over the past several years regarding the sidewalk
along 6th Street north of City Hall (see attached map). Due to the Police parking area and
sallyport access, this sidewalk does not have compliant slopes and is frequently blocked by
vehicles. In order to better service the needs of the public for both pedestrian safety and
ADA compliance, as well as more efficiently utilize the parking area for Police and
Public Works staff, a collaborative project has been designed to improve the area. The
design was also coordinated with the operations of the City Auditorium so that events could
still be managed during and after construction.
The project will improve the pedestrian path by eliminating several jogs in the existing
sidewalk, and ensuring that sidewalk slopes are compliant with ADA. Additionally, the design
provides an adequate number of parking spaces for Police patrol vehicles, which have
increased in number over the past several years. The Police vehicles will utilize back-in angled
parking, which will provide increased visibility in instances where officers need to enter the
roadway quickly, and will also make loading equipment easier. Finally, the project will allow a
drainage issue to be resolved; one downspout draining a small portion of the City Hall roof
currently drains over the sidewalk, which freezes in the winter. This drain will be re-routed to
the storm sewer system.
Staff has worked with Bolton & Menk of Ames, Iowa to develop plans and specifications
for the project with an estimated construction cost of $91,236. The budget for this
project includes $25,000 from FY 2024/25 General Fund savings and $90,000 in savings
in the Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements Program available to fund the remainder of
the project. The table below shows the revenues and expenses for this project:
Revenues Amount Expenses Amount
Road Use Tax $90,000
General Fund Savings $25,000
Design $ 16,262
Construction (est)$ 91,236
Administration $ 5,000
Totals $115,000 $112,498
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the 2024/25 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements
(6th Street) and establish August 6, 2025, as the date of letting and August 12, 2025, as
the date for the report of bids.
2. Do not approve this project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project will provide a compliant sidewalk to improve pedestrian and bicycle travel
along 6th Street to the downtown area and City Hall. The project will also double the
available parking on the north side of City Hall from nine current spots to 18. 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):
6th Street Project Map.pdf
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CLIENT PROJ. NO.
DATEDESCRIPTION REV CITY OF AMES
2024/2025 MULTIMODAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
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25X.138070
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
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