Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager
Contact Info
(830) 221-4646 - jcain@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
Title
Discuss and consider approval of the final roadway improvement selections for the 2013 Bond Citywide Streets Program.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The Citywide Street Program was approved in the 2013 Bond election. Projects in this program could include: Asphalt excavation and replacement, base repairs, curb repair/replacement, sidewalk repairs/replacement, and concrete diamonds around meter boxes and manholes.
At the March 26, 2018 meeting, Council approved moving forward with San Antonio Street from Walnut Avenue to Academy Avenue and provided direction for staff to reduce limits on Common Street and add Union Avenue from Austin Street to Common Street as potential options for the Citywide Streets Program. Staff assessed both potential projects to determine project costs and scope which are outlined below. (Note: Sidewalks are only included on one side of the roadway, and pedestrian work, ie ADA ramps and crosswalks, at Gruene and Common are only included in the improvement options with sidewalks).
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Project |
Project Limits |
w/Sidewalks |
w/o Sidewalks |
|
Common Street |
Gruene Rd. to Hanz Dr. |
$525,000 |
$290,000 |
|
Union Avenue |
Common St. to Austin St. |
$500,000 |
$350,000 |
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
|
X |
Yes |
City of New Braunfels Strategic Priorities |
Infrastructure-Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure construction and maintenance. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The 2013 bond program includes $10 million for citywide street improvement projects that will provide funding for engineering services, construction and testing on these projects. To date approximately $8.5 million has been expensed and/or committed including the streets that are currently in construction. Of the $1.5 million remaining in the Bond Program, $750,000 has been allocated for the San Antonio Street Project that was approved at the March 26th Council Meeting. Funds remaining and potential savings from Citywide Streets Projects currently under construction could support both projects with sidewalks.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Common Street from Gruene Road to Hanz Drive with sidewalks and Union Avenue from Austin Street to Common Street with sidewalks as the final projects in the 2013 Bond Citywide Streets Program.