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Public Works Memorandum <br /> No. 2010-15 <br /> � DATE: February 24,2010 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor McElroy and City C uncil Members <br /> FROM: Ryan Y. McCrady, City Manager �� /� �/� <br /> Richard G. Marley, P.E., Public Works Director /� ��/��r� <br /> SUBJECT: Emergency Traffic Signal Repair for Route #36 and Route#121 <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: <br /> It is recommended by staff that the City Council approve tht attached resolution authorizing an <br /> expenditure of$5,125.54 with Egizii Electric Inc., for the emergency repair of a traffic signal <br /> mast arm at the intersection of Rt. #36 and Rt. #121. <br /> PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: <br /> There has been no prior Council action on this item. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> On Wednesday February l Ot�' at approximately 6:30 a.m., City staff became aware of a traffic <br /> accident which severely damagect a traffic signal mast arm causing an imminent hazard to the <br /> public. The mast arm, located at the southwest corner of Rt. #36 and Rt. #121, was struck by a <br /> vehicle and knocked to the ground. City staff arrived on the scene to secure the damaged traffic <br /> signal mast arm and eliminate any electrical hazards. Egizii Electrical, Inc. was contracted to <br /> assist with the mast arm removal and perform the necessary repairs. Egizii repaired the damaged <br /> wiring and the mast arm anchor bolts, and installed a mast arm supplied by the City to restore the <br /> intersection for the night. Egizii then returned to install the remainder of the signals and make <br /> final adjustments the following day. <br /> Total cost for the repair work was $5,125.54 which exceeds the City's administrative purchasing <br /> authority. This intersection is owned by the State and maintained by the City. It is anticipated <br /> that the Illinois Department of Transportation will reimburse the City for the entire cost of the <br /> repair. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECT�ON: There are no known objections to this request. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: None <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Richard G. Marley, Public Works Director, Richard Borders, <br /> Municipal Services Manager and Jerry Nihiser, Traffic and Parking Supervisor. Richard Marley <br /> will be in attendance at the City Council meeting to answer any questions of the Council on this <br /> item. <br /> Page � 1 <br />