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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER kV
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2000
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION AT IRA E.
WOODS AND HERITAGE AVENUE (PHASE II)
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council consider awarding a construction contract to Durable Specialties, Inc., for the
Heritage Avenue / Ira E. Woods signal modifications and improvements, in the amount of
$93,700.00, authorize staff to execute said contract, and take any necessary action.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for City and Developer participation are currently programmed as follows:
Funding Source
Account
Amount
Award
Percent
95 GO Bonds
178-78359-008
$101,571.00
$38,988.00
38.5%
96 GO Bonds
178-78360-009
$ 4,191.00
1.6%
Dev Deposit
178-21559
$158.199.00
$54.712.00
59.9%
TOTAL
$263,961.00
$93,700.00
100.0%
Budget
Amount
Award
Percent
Engineering
$ 12,603.00
4,8%
Testing
$ 5,000.00
1,9%
Construction PH 1
$ 128,658.00
48.7%
Construction PH II
$ 93,700.00
$93,700.00
35.5%
Contingency PH I &
PH II
$ 24.000.00
9.1%
TOTAL
$ 263,961.00
$93,700.00
100.00%
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
When the 5.20 acre site was preliminary platted in June of 1998, City Staff informed the
developer that the improvements to Heritage Avenue were to be constructed contiguous with
the development of the commercial sites. The plat dedicated the necessary right-of-way for
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this street and the turn lanes at the intersection with Ira E. Woods Avenue (State Highway
0 26). Construction of several businesses began in October 1998.
One requirement of the proposed development is that the developer dedicate the
necessary right-of-way, pay all the engineering costs to prepare plans for the construction,
and fund 1/3 of the cost to construct Phase I and 11 of the Heritage Avenue improvements
across this tract. The property owners on the west side of Heritage Avenue have
previously provided funds to the City for this project. This cost share arrangement is
consistent with the City's current ordinances which also calls for the City to fund 1/3 of the
cost of Thoroughfares adjacent to commercial property.
Heritage Avenue is designated as a Type "B" Arterial on the Master Thoroughfare Plan (four -
lane divided street within an 80' right-of-way). The start of the roadway improvement project
(Phase 1) was held up by TxIDOT reviewers in order for this signal work (Phase 11) to be
constructed at the same time as the paving project. The paving contractor, McClendon
Construction Co., is ready to start construction once the signal contract is awarded and their
efforts can be coordinated.
Both contracts should be complete by May, 2001.
Staff recommends approval.
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