Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the City Attorney's Office to hire professional services and to negotiate with property owners to acquire the various property rights necessary to complete the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Safe Routes To School (SRTS) Kingsford Road Sidewalks project.
The Department of Public Service is engaged in the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - SRTS Kingsford Road Sidewalks project. The project will construct sidewalks along the west side of Kingsford Road from Briggs Road to Eakin Road and along the north side of Briggs Road from the existing sidewalk west of Kingsford Road to Kingsford Road. Installation of the sidewalk will include curb ramps and drive approaches.
The cost to acquire the right-of-way needed to complete the project is estimated at $30,000.00. If the cost to acquire the needed right-of-way should exceed this estimate, additional legislation will be submitted to Council requesting the needed funding.
The Department of Public Service is currently finalizing construction plans and is prepared to authorize right-of-way acquisition pending passage of this funding ordinance.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $30,000.00 are available and appropriated for this project in Fund 7704, the Streets and Highways Bond Fund. An amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient budget authority for the project expenditure.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow construction to begin as soon as possible on this public safety improvement.
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To amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the City Attorney's Office to contract for professional services and acquire property needed for the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Kingsford Road Sidewalks project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $30,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
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