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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer.
DATE: July 01, 2016
SUBJECT:
A resolution awarding Phase 2 Professional Engineering Services Agreement to HR Green Inc. for Downtown Two-Way Conversion of Downer Place, Galena Boulevard and New York Street
PURPOSE:
To seek approval to award HR Green Inc. the Professional Engineering Services Agreement to conduct Phase 2 engineering for Downtown Two-Way Conversion of Downer Place, Galena Boulevard and New York Street.
BACKGROUND:
As part of City's ongoing effort to convert existing one way streets to two way streets, the City has so far completed three major phases including, the Downer Place and Benton Street two way conversion between Broadway to Lake, the conversion of both New York Street and Galena Boulevard from Broadway east to Smith Street and Ohio Street respectively and the conversion of Lake Street and River Street from Gale Street to New York Street along with jurisdictional transfer of River Street from IDOT to the City. All three phases have been received well.
This next phase is proposed to convert Downer Place between Broadway Street east to State Street, Galena Boulevard and New York Street between Broadway and Lake Street from one-way street to two-way.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed two-way conversion will need signing, pavement marking and necessary signal improvements to accommodate two-way traffic along the streets within the segments specified above. Lake Street and Broadway Avenue are under IDOT's jurisdiction-District One. Hence, an intersection Design Study (IDS) for two affected Lake Street intersections and the three affected Broadway Avenue intersections will be required. The two-way conversion will involve associated traffic signal modifications at eight (8) intersections for all three streets involved:
- Downer Ave. at Broadway Street
- Galena Boulevard at (Lake Street, River Street, Stolp Avenue and Broadway Street)
- New York Street at (Lake Street, River Street and Broadway Street)
The engineering will be funded by 2016 budget Capital Improvement account 231 1830 465 73 99 in the amount of $122,000.00
The design work would be done in a phased approach should the City decide not to continue with this project.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There is no imminent impact with the approval of the professional engineering agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green Inc. for the Downtown Two-Way conversion of Downer Place, Galena Boulevard and New York Street.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Awarding Phase 2 Professional Engineering Services Agreement to HR Green Inc. for Downtown Two-Way Conversion of Downer Place, Galena Boulevard and New York Street for an amount of $122,000.00
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to convert Downer Place, Galena Boulevard and New York Street from one-way to two-way traffic operations.
WHEREAS, a Professional Engineering Services Agreement is required to complete Phase Two (II) design of the proposed two-way conversion.
WHEREAS, the 2016 fiscal year budget provides funding through Capital Improvement account 231 1830 465 73 99 in the amount of $122,000.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Approves the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green Inc. for the Downtown Two-Way conversion (one-way to two-way conversion) of Downer Place, Galena Boulevard and New York Street in the amount of $122,000.00.