Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Department of Public Works
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TO: |
David L. Corliss, City Manager |
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FROM: |
David P. Cronin, Project Engineer |
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CC: |
Chuck Soules, Director of Public Works |
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Date: |
July 2, 2008 |
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RE: |
Project No. 24-GI3-807(C) 18th & Maine – Traffic Diverter Traffic Calming Improvements Set Bid Date |
Please include the referenced item on the City Commission consent agenda for consideration at the July 8, 2008 meeting:
Project History. A traffic diverter on 18th Street between Maine Street and Missouri was approved as part of Resolution 6728 on July 17, 2007.
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August 1, 2005 |
Request heard and approved by Traffic Safety Commission. |
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August 16, 2005 |
Traffic Safety Commission recommendation approved by City Commission. |
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2006 |
City Commission approved $250,000 for 2007 budget for sidewalks and traffic calming projects. |
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June 19, 2007 |
City Commission considers recommended sidewalk and traffic calming projects. |
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July 17, 2007 |
City Commission approved Resolution 6728 authorizing the issuance of bonds for projects outlined in the attached memo. |
Project Description/Status.
· Construct traffic Diverter at 18th & Maine Street.
· Construct two speed cushions on Lawrence Avenue between 9th Street and Harvard Road (bid approved July 1st, 2008).
· Sidewalks on Trail Road, 4th Street, and 6th Street have been completed.
· Plans for the pedestrian crossing on Louisiana were included in the 2008 Overlay and Curb Repair Program, Phase 2, which bid on June 3, 2008.
Project Details. Plans were developed in-house by City staff. Emergency services have reviewed the plan and are satisfied.
Project Funding. The cost is being paid for with general obligation bonds issued by Resolution 6728.
Action Request. Set a bid date of July 22, 2008 for 24-GI3-807(C): 18th Street and Maine Street – Traffic Diverter.
Respectfully submitted,
David P. Cronin, P.E.
Project Engineer