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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Roopa Anjanappa, Civil Engineer
DATE: March 2, 2023
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase II Engineering Agreement with Baxter and Woodman, Inc., maximum amount of $39,412.00 and appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Montgomery Road and Kautz Road Traffic Signal Installation project.
PURPOSE:
To execute the Phase II Engineering Agreement with Baxter and Woodman, Inc., and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds for MFT Section Number 22-00353-00-TL by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
A request from area residents initiated the study by City staff for making the improvements. The project will help facilitate safe vehicular movement through the intersection and provide safe crossing of the pedestrians/bicyclists across Montgomery Road.
DISCUSSION:
The project will consist of installing new traffic signal at the intersection of Montgomery Road and Kautz Road, updating ADA ramps, striping and other pertinent improvements needed as determined during design phase
Due to the anticipated low Phase 2 contract value, the need to begin the design phase in order to let the project this year (summer) and based on consultant's availability, Baxter and Woodman, Inc. was selected to conduct phase 2 design engineering for this project. Since Motor Fuel Tax funds are being utilized, IDOT review and approval will be necessary for this project.
The project uses Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds and would need appropriating the funds.
City's 2023 budget provides funds through the following account:
GC 081 Montgomery Rd & Kautz Rd 203-4020-417-76-39 $39,412.00
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Maintenance & energy costs for proposed traffic signal, approximately $260 per month.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of agreement and appropriation of MFT funds.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
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