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TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council

FROM:

Jim Collins, Director of Transportation

DATE:

September 24, 2024

SUBJECT:

Ord 24-519 Amend Section 27A-8 of the Municipal Code Pertaining to Through Street Designation (Scott Avenue) (Transportation Committee Recommends Approval)

BACKGROUND

Approve a stop sign at the intersection of Division Street and Scott Avenue (Division stops for Scott)

There is a residence on the northwest corner of this intersection that has been hit several times over the years. The resident of the property requested that Division Street be dead-ended at Scott Avenue. Staff reviewed this request as well as other viable options.

ANALYSIS

There have been a few crashes near this intersection. However, most of them involved extenuating circumstances such as driving under the influence and fleeing police. I believe a reasonable solution is to install a stop sign at this intersection. It may not prevent all incidents but should help to mitigate the problem.

BOARD/COMMISSION INFORMATION

The Transportation Committee expressed support of this recommendation at the August meeting after roll-call vote (5-0).

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of this ordinance change is the cost of a stop sign and steel pole which will be absorbed into the sign operations budget.

RECOMMENDATION

I recommend approval.

Attachments

Ord 24-519