HomeMy WebLinkAbout19 Development ServicesCITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Michael E. Hays, Director
Dept: Development Services
Date: August 20, 1999 ORlu"INAL
Subject: Authorization to Advertise for
Bids - Installation of a Traffic Signal at the
Intersection of Tippecanoe Avenue and
Laurelwood Drive per Plan No. 10012
MCC Date: 09 -07 -1999
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
July 6, 1999 Allocated $145,000 from the Traffic Systems Fund as part of the FY
1999 -2000 Budget to fund a traffic signal and median at
Tippecanoe /Laurelwood.
August 2, 1999 Approved installation of temporary delineators for a period of 6 months
and approved installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of
Tippecanoe Avenue and Laurelwood Drive.
Recommended Motion:
Approve Plan No. 10012 for the installation of a Traffic Signal at the intersection of
Tippecanoe Avenue and Laurelwood Drive and authorize the -Director of Development
Services to Advertise for Bid.
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Michael E. ays
Contact person: Michael Grubbs, Acting City Engineer Phone: 5179
Supporting data attached: Staff Report and Map Ward: 3
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $118,000
Source: (Acct No.) 250- 370 -5504 -7172
Acct. Description: Tippecanoe/Laurelwood-
Install Traffic Signal and Median
Finance: % { OIL-,
Council Notes:
Agenda Item No.
9/x/99
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO — REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Staff Report
Subject:
Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Installation of a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of
Tippecanoe Avenue and Laurelwood Drive per Plan No. 10012
Background:
New development along the Tippecanoe Avenue corridor between the I -10 Freeway and San
Bernardino International Airport has resulted in a significant increase in traffic along
Tippecanoe Avenue in the vicinity of the I -10 Freeway.
In December of 1998, the San Bernardino Police Department, in response to a significant
increase in traffic accidents, closed the intersection of Tippecanoe Avenue and Rosewood
Drive, with signs and barricades, to all left turning movements and east -west through
movements. This closure resulted in the diversion of most of the northbound to westbound left
turns from Rosewood Drive to Laurelwood Drive. Subsequent to the closure, the Traffic
Section conducted studies of the Tippecanoe /Laurelwood intersection and determined that a
traffic signal is warranted at the intersection. See Exhibit "A" for project location.
On August 2, 1999, the Mayor and Common Council approved installation of temporary
delineators at the intersection of Tippecanoe /Rosewood to preclude northbound to westbound
left turns, all left turns from Rosewood Drive onto Tippecanoe Avenue, and east -west through
movements. Additionally, direction was given to immediately proceed with installation of a
traffic signal at the intersection of Tippecanoe /Laurelwood. This project is included in the
Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $145,000.
Plans and specifications for this project are complete and the project is ready to advertise for
bids.
The estimate project costs are as follows:
Cost Item
Est. Cost
Traffic Signal Construction Cost
$
93,000
Design, Inspection & Contract Admin.
$
9,300
Subtotal
$
102,300
Contingencies
$
15,700
Total
$
118,000
Financial Impact:
Funding for this project in the amount of $145,000 was allocated in the FY 1999 -2000 under
account no. 250- 370 -5504 -7172 "Tippecanoe /Laurelwood - Install Traffic Signal and
Median". The remaining balance in the account after completion of this project will be
available for the construction of a permanent, raised concrete median extending from the I -10
westbound ramps to Laurelwood Drive.
Recommendation:
That the Mayor and Common Council Approve Plan No. 10012 for the installation of a Traffic
Signal at the intersection of Tippecanoe Avenue and Laurelwood Drive and authorize the
Director of Development Services to advertise for bids.
EXHIBIT 'A"
INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
AT THE INTERSECTION OF
TIPP
,CANOE AVE. & LAUREL WOOD DR.
VICINITY MAP
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