Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Public Service Director to reimburse Dominion Homes (CC# 311393233, expiration date: 3/20/07) for provision of design services for the Avery Road Improvements project in the amount of $500,000.00. The work is designated as element HR-9 in the Memorandum of Understanding that was authorized by Ordinance 1433-2004 passed by City Council on November 22, 2004; and on Ordinance 1008-2005, passed by City Council on June 30, 2005, which granted consent and proposed cooperation with Dominion Homes for design services relating to the infrastructure improvements.
The project will widen Avery Road from the CSX railroad crossing on the south to a point near the new Avery-Hayden Run Boulevard intersection on the north. The intersection will accommodate two lanes each of northbound and southbound traffic, and feature left turn lanes at signalized intersections, curbs and gutters, sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, new lighting, signalization and an enclosed storm drainage system where possible.
Emergency action is requested so that Dominion Homes may be reimbursed and this project can proceed in a timely manner and keep commitments made to the local community.
Fiscal Impact: This project is budgeted in the 2006 Transportation Division CIB and funds are available within the Voted 1995, 1999, 2004 Streets and Highways Fund from the 2006 Bond Sale.
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To authorize the Director of Public Service to make payment to Dominion Homes for design services for the Avery Road Improvement project consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding for financial commitments for infrastructure improvements based on the Pay As We Grow Plan for the Hayden Run Corridor authorized by Ordinance 1433-2004; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000 from the 1995, 1999, 2004 Voted Streets and Highways Fund for the Transportation Division; and to declare an emergency ($500,000.00).
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Whereas, the City ha...
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