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• April 4, 2011 —Council was given a presentation on the proposed downtown streetscape <br /> improvement program in Study Session. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> Downtown Streetscape and Open Space Enhancement <br /> The downtown streetscape improvement program proposes to reduce traffic lanes on Main and Franklin <br /> Streets along with the elimination of some traffic signals and other traffic changes. During the review <br /> process, concerns were raised by some members of the City Council and others about the impact the <br /> proposed lane reductions and other traffic changes may have on traffic through the downtown. <br /> Homer L. Chastain&Associates is currently performing the design services for streetscape <br /> improvements to the Main Street corridor. They conducted the traffic analysis for rerouting truck traffic <br /> out of the downtown and have the capability of performing a broad analysis on downtown traffic that <br /> will provide additional guidance on the proposed traffic changes. <br /> Change Order#1 <br /> The proposed change order adds to Chastain's current scope of services as follows: <br /> 1. Compile existing traffic data. <br /> 2. Model the existing street network with current traffic volumes and traffic signal timings. <br /> 3. Model proposed downtown traffic changes. <br /> 4. Prepare a report on findings. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTION: There are no known objections to this resolution. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Development Services Department <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Richard G. Marley, Public Works Director and Matt Newell, City Engineer. <br /> Richard Marley will be in attendance at the City Council meeting to answer any questions of the Council <br /> on this item. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> Budget Impact: Funding for this work is allocated as part of the General Obligation Bonds authorized <br /> by the City Council on November 15, 2010. Change Order#1 is for a fee not to exceed $12,000 which <br /> is added to the current Professional Services fee of$444,626.28 for a total not to exceed $456,626.28. <br /> Staffing Impact: Staff time has been allocated for managing the downtown streetscape work. <br /> This Memorandum was prepared by Matthew C. Newell, P.E., City Engineer. <br /> Attach: 4 <br /> cc: Ron Neufeld, Director of Finance <br /> Kevin Myers, Homer L. Chastain &Associates, LLP <br /> Kent Massie, Massie Massie and Associates <br /> Page 12 <br />