City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 09/17/2013
- Co-Submitter:
- Stacey Brechler-Knaggs, Grants Manager
- From:
- Randy Whitaker, Project Manager
Information
TITLE:
Consideration of Amendment No. Two regarding the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)/Joint Project Agreement (JPA): #11-096I between the City of Flagstaff (City) and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the FY 2013 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), Transverse Pavement Marking Improvement Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Amendment No.Two regarding the IGA/JPA between the City of Flagstaff and Arizona Department of Transportation ......
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
Approving the IGA/JPA Amendment No. Two, will obligate Federal HSIP funding for the Transverse Pavement Marking Improvement Program for an additional $90,000 to the existing IGA/JPA of $302,000 for a total project of $392,000. Transverse pavement markings are perpendicular, short line markings such as those found in crosswalks and stop bars.
Subsidiary Decision Points: This project is for construction of the Transverse Pavement Marking Improvement Program and will be administered by ADOT. The project has been bid and is estimated to start in late September 2013.
Financial Impact:
This IGA/JPA Amendment No. Two, will fund the Transverse Pavement Marking Improvement Program in the amount of $90,000. The Total Cost of the Transverse Pavement Marking Improvement Program is estimated to be $392,000 and will be paid for from HSIP funds. The Federal Share is funded at $392,000 (100%).
Connection to Council Goal:
Repair, replace, maintain infrastructure (streets & utilities)
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
Yes - Original IGA/JPA for FY 2011 HSIP funds awarded on May 17, 2011 in the amount of $150,000. Amendment No. One was approved on May 15, 2012 for an additional $152,000.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Approve the IGA/JPA
2) Reject the IGA/JPA which removes the obligation of the funds for this purpose.
Background/History:
The purpose of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on public roads. This is to be accomplished through the development and implementation of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) which is a statewide-coordinated safety plan that provides a comprehensive framework for reducing highway fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. SHSP is intended to identify the state’s key safety needs and guide HSIP investment decisions. Funding is from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration through the Arizona Department of Transportation which is responsible for administering the HSIP in Arizona.
Key Considerations:
This project will replace all the stop bars and crosswalks at 310 intersections on Flagstaff's streets with a more durable epoxy/thermo product.
The HSIP funds must have an approved IGA/JPA to be obligated by ADOT. Any funding not obligated by the City or County in the FMPO Region within this fiscal year is returned to ADOT.
Expanded Financial Considerations:
The funding per FY year is:
FY 2011 - $150,000
FY 2012 - $152,000
FY 2013 - $90,000
The Total Cost of the Transverse Pavement Marking Improvement Program is estimated to be $392,000 and will be paid for from HSIP funds. The Federal Share is funded at $392,000 (100%).
Community Benefits and Considerations:
Provide additional safety and reduced maintenance cost.
Community Involvement:
Inform: Although there has been no formal public involvement process, this project has been approved by the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization for inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
Approving the IGA/JPA, will authorize the funds for the project up to the maximum available.
Pro: All intersections currently planned can be striped with stop bars and crosswalks
Rejecting the IGA/JPA, will not obligate the additional funding.
Con: Scope of work will be reduced
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