PRESENTER: Presenter
Garry Ford, Assistant Public Works Director
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval for City Manager to enter a professional service agreement (PSA) with Kimley-Horn for the completion of the design plans, specifications and cost estimates for improved traffic signalization at the County Line Road/Walnut, County Line Road/Dove Crossing and Hanz Dr/Gruene Rd intersections in the amount of $97,410.
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DEPARTMENT: Engineering/Capital Programs
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Districts 2 & 4
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Summer 2020, Engineering staff submitted applications to TXDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) call for projects and have been awarded funding for improved traffic management at various intersections. As part of the award, the City will be responsible for 100% of the design costs, State plan review, subsidiary direct State costs and any overruns during construction.
The improvement locations are as follows:
County Line Road at Walnut will include upgrades to the exiting traffic signal radar detection and push button components along with improvements and additions to the school zone signage; County Line Road at Dove Crossing will include a new traffic signal and push button components to replace the existing ALL-STOP 4-way intersection at the Fischer Park entrance; Hanz Dr at Gruene Rd will include advanced warning signals and signage for the current ALL-STOP 4-way intersection.
Historic information has shown that there is an increased number of traffic incidents and/or traffic accidents at each of these intersections. Once the projects have been closed, the City will continue ownership and maintenance of the improvements.
ISSUE:
No issue. Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure, construction, and maintenance
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds are available from the Roadway Impact Fees Fund to support the agreement described above.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval for City Manager to enter a professional service agreement (PSA) with Kimley-Horn for the completion of the design plans, specifications and cost estimates for improved traffic signalization at the County Line Road/Walnut, County Line Road/Dove Crossing and Hanz Dr/Gruene Rd intersections in the amount of $97,410.