Title
Approval of Resolution Approving and Authorizing Signature of all Documents Necessary to Receive Federal Grant Funds for the Pedestrian Flashing Beacon Installation Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to obligate funds for the Pedestrian Crossing Flashing Beacon Installation Project
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve and authorize signature of all documents necessary to obligate funds for the Pedestrian Crossing Flashing Beacon Installation Project
Staff Contact:
Randy Wesselman, Transportation Engineering and Planning Manager, 360.753.8477
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
In December 2016, the City applied for and received Federal Surface Transportation Program grant funds for the City's Pedestrian Crossing Flashing Beacon Installation Project. The total estimated cost of the project is $416,700, and the federal grant funds total $360,440.
Olympia Municipal Code Section 3.16.020(C) states that any contract, agreement or other document with a cost over $300,000 shall be presented to the City Council for approval prior to execution by the City Manager.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The installation of pedestrian activated flashing beacons will replace failing in-pavement flashing light systems at nine crosswalks. This will improve driver awareness of the crossings, which will improve the safety of people crossing at these crosswalks.
Options:
1. Approve the proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to obligate funds for the Pedestrian Crossing Flashing Beacon Installation Project. The project will proceed as planned.
2. Direct staff to make modifications to the proposed resolution. The project will proceed as planned.
3. Do not approve the proposed resolution. The City will not pr...
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