Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract in an amount up to $11,925,507.75 for the Streetscape Improvements of High Street project and to pay construction inspection costs up to $1,380,500.00. This project is part of the Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Program and targets improvements in the public right-of-way in older, established business districts. This improvement extends from Lane Avenue to Arcadia Avenue and includes the widening of Hudson Street between Neil Avenue and East Avenue. Also included are all side streets to the first alley both east and west of High Street and the sewer outfall which extends west on Dodridge to Neil and to the northern terminus of Neil Avenue (see attached map). The work consists of concrete curb and sidewalk replacement along the entire project, pavement milling and overlay, lighting, traffic signals, overhead utility removal, neighborhood entry features at both ends of the project in the form of arches, water line work on behalf of the Division of Power and Water, sewer separation in the form of new storm drain piping on behalf of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and landscaping.
This project will not change the existing size of traffic lanes or sidewalk except for an additional turn lane at Hudson Street. Four miles of sidewalk will be replaced and brought to current ADA standards with 182 curb ramps. OSU is a major pedestrian generator in this area and substantial additional consideration to pedestrian movement during construction has been addressed. New bike racks and additional trees will be installed. This is a major transit route and bus pads will be upgraded as part of this project.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is June 4, 2008. This project has been given 520 days to complete the construction. The project was let by the Transportation Division and was advertised in the City Bulletin, Dodge Reports, and by the Build...
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