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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRS2- Development Department DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REQUEST FOR COMMISSION/COUNCIL ACTION From: Roger G. Hardgrave, Dir. Subject: Approval of Plans & of Public Works/City Engr. Authorization to Ad- vertise for Bids -In- stallation of Traffic Date: March 3 , 1993 Signals @ Highland Ave & Boulder Ave. , per Plan No. 8801 - Approval of Temporary Signals ----------------------------------------------------------------- Synopsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action: 03-07-92 - An amount of $800 , 000 included on list of projects to be financed from Tax Allocation Bond Funds (at Com- mission Budget Priority Workshop) . 09-08-92 - Allocation of $800 , 000, from bond proceeds, approved to finance costs of improvements on Highland Avenue. 09-08-92 - Resolution adopted authorizing execution of Design Reimbursement Agreement. 11-04-92 - Resolution No. 91-455 adopted authorizing execution of Development Agreement No. 91-02 . ----------------------------------------------------------------- Recommended Motion: 1. That the plans for installation of traffic signals at Highland Avenue and Boulder Avenue, in accordance with Plan No. 8801, be approved; and the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids. 2. That the installation of temporary traffic signals at Highland Avenue and Boulder Avenue, in accordance with a plan approved by Caltrans and Encroachment permit issued by Caltrans, at an esti- mated cost of $15, 000 - $20,000, be approved, ith all costs to be financed by the Wal-Mart Development. cc: K. Henderson Roger r , of P.W. /C.E. S. Clark Timothy Steinhaus, Agency Administrator ----------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Person: Roger G. Hardgrave Phone: 5025 Project Area: None Ward(s) : 4 Supporting Data Attached: Staff Report Tax Allocation FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $ 105,000 Source: Bond Funds Budget Authority: Acct. #650-0170 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Commission/Council Notes: Agenda Item No. : , Page 1 of 2 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS STAFF REPORT Installation of Traffic Signals at Highland Avenue and Boulder Avenue Plans for installation of these traffic signals have been reviewed by Caltrans, and a draft Encroachment Permit prepared. This project will be ready to be advertised for bids as soon as the plans are approved by Caltrans and agreement reached on the conditions that will be incorporated into the Encroachment Permit. Below is an estimate of the total project cost: Construction Contract $ 56 , 000 Furnish Traffic Signal Controller 7, 500 Furnish Poles & Mast Arms 20 , 000 Consultant' s Design Fee 6 , 500 Contract Admin. & Insp. (W.O. # ) 4 , 500 Caltrans Inspection Fee 5, 000 Edison Meter Fee 500 Sub-Total $ 100, 000 Contingencies (5%) ± 5 , 000 TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $ 105,000 The poles and controller will be purchased by the City and furnished to the Contractor, in order to accelerate the completion date of the signals. An amount of $800 , 000 has been allocated from Tax Allocation Bond Funds, under Account No. 650-0170, to finance the cost for con- structing improvements on Highland Avenue, including installation of traffic signals at Boulder Avenue. We recommend that the plans be approved and authorization granted to advertise for bids. About 3 - 5 months will be needed to advertise for bids, award a contract and complete construction. During this period of time, conditions of approval for Encroachment Permit No. 08-92-TK-0144, issued by Caltrans to Gatlin-Doerken, will apply. These conditions represent the required traffic control measures for the access driveway to the Wal-Mart Development. 3-3-93 Page 2 of 2 One of these conditions is that sworn police officers be provided at specified times to control traffic through this intersection. A minimum of two County Deputy Sheriffs are normally on duty during these times . The cost of these two officers is about $102 . 00 per hour. The Developer has requested approval for the installation of temporary traffic signals, to assign right-of-way until the permanent traffic signals can be placed in operation. Caltrans is willing to issue a permit for temporary signals, provided that they are installed in accordance with a plan approved by their office. The Development Agreement provides that the cost for traffic control measures will be borne by the Developer. According to the interpretation by the City Attorney' s office, the costs for the temporary signals will be borne by the Developer. Caltrans will require that a wood pole be installed on each of the four corners. Two cables will be strung over each of the 4 approach roadways, in order to mount the signal faces on. Caltrans will also require that detection loops be provided on the Boulder Avenue and Wal-Mart Driveway approaches, and left- turn lanes on Highland Avenue, in order to actuate the signals. The preliminary estimate of cost for installing temporary signals is $15, 000 - $20, 000 . 3-3-93