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City Council Transportation Committee
January 27, 2015
5:15 pm or Immediately after Agenda Session
City Hall Room 326
Members: Matthew Petty, Adella Gray; Justin Tennant; Alan Long
City Staff: Chris Brown, City Engineer
1. Election of A Chairman
2. Old Business
A. None.
3. New Business
A. POWERS AND DUTIES REVIEW: Staff review of Transportation Committee powers
and duties.
B. OLD WIRE ROAD PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND TYPICAL CROSS SECTION
REVIEW: Old Wire Road is currently in design by City staff, in accordance with design
concepts reviewed by the Committee. A proposed revision to the cross section, to
construct a trail/sidepath in lieu of bike lanes, will be presented for review by the
Committee. (Staff requests a recommendation from the Committee to the
Administration for this item)
C. SCHOOL AVENUE SIDEWALK (MLK BLVD TO 15TH ST)-DESIGN AND PROPERTY
ACQUISITION UPDATE: The design for this project is complete, and acquisition is in
progress. The status of acquisition is presented in the attached drawing. Acquisition
progress, along with a design issue near 15th Street, will be discussed as part of this
item.
D. HIGHWAY 112 (MAPLE STREET-RAZORBACK ROAD TO GARLAND AVENUE)-
UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH SWEPCO. Review of proposed
agreement with SWEPCO for relocation of power lines to allow the construction of
widening and improvements to Hwy 112 through the University of Arkansas Campus.
This agreement will be paid by the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation
Department using federal-aid (80%) and City (20%) funding. This item is on the City
Council agenda for the February 3rd meeting. (Staff requests a recommendation
from the Committee to the City Council for this item)
E. HIGHWAY 112 (MAPLE STREET-RAZORBACK ROAD TO GARLAND AVENUE)-
UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS.
Review of proposed agreement with the University of Arkansas for relocation of
communication lines to allow the construction of widening and improvements to Hwy
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112 through the University of Arkansas Campus. This agreement will be paid by the
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department using federal-aid (80%) and
City (20%) funding. This item will be on the February 17th City Council meeting
agenda. (Staff requests a recommendation from the Committee to the City
Council for this item)
F. SAIN STREET EXTENSION: Review of a proposed resolution to accept federal aid
funds for the extension of Sain Street, from Front Street to Vantage Drive. (Staff
requests a recommendation from the Committee to the City Council for this
item)
G. MASTER TRAIL AND MASTER STREET PLAN AMENDMENT: Revisions to the
Master Trails Plan and Master Street Plan are necessary to clarify the type of facilities
planned across I-49; to provide guidance to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation
Department during the design of interchange improvements at Hwy 62, Hwy 16, and
Hwy 112. This item will be presented for addition to the February 3rd City Council
meeting. (Staff requests a recommendation from the Committee to the City
Council for this item)
4. Reports
A. General Update of the Transportation Bond Program.
5. Announcements
Next meeting February 24th, 2015 after City Council Agenda Session.
FAYETTEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE III ADMINISTRATION
CD33:28
positions shall be filled by citizens of the City
at large with an interest in urban forestry or
arboriculture
(2) In the event no application for a position as a
representative from a specified discipline is
received, the position may be filled by any
citizen of the City.
(3) Vacancies in an unexpired term shall be
filled by the City Council for the remainder of
the term at the next Council nominating
process after the vacancy shall have
occurred.
(4) Members of the former Tree and Landscape
Advisory Committee serving at the time of
the adoption of this Article shall continue to
serve their respective terms as members of
the Urban Forestry Advisory Board. Terms of
membership on the board shall be for a
period of two (2) years with staggered terms
carried over from the former Tree and
Landscape Advisory Committee.
(5) The Mayor may designate city staff to assist
the board in the conduct of its business.
(Ord. 5426, 8-2-11; Ord. 5446, 10-4-11)
33.284 Officers
At the first regularly scheduled meeting after the
effective date of this Article, the board shall elect from
among its members a chairperson and vice-
chairperson, who shall each serve a term of one (1)
year. Further, the board may elect such additional
officers as it deems necessary for the proper
performance of its duties.
(Ord. 5426, 8-2-11)
33.285 Meetings
The Urban Forestry Advisory Board shall meet at
least once each month and may call special meetings
if necessary to carry out its duties. The Urban
Forestry Advisory Board sitting as the Wildland-Urban
Interface: Firewise Advisory Board shall meet at least
twice each year. Special meetings may be called as
needed to carry out the board’s duties. A majority of
the voting membership of the board shall constitute a
quorum.
(Ord. 5426, 8-2-11)
33.286-33.289 Reserved
ARTICLE XVI
CITY COUNCIL
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
33.290 Composition
There is hereby established and continued a City
Council Transportation Committee which shall be
composed of four aldermen, one from each ward who
shall be appointed annually by the Mayor, subject to
City Council approval. The members shall elect a
Chair at its first annual meeting.
(Ord. 5540, 10-16-12; Ord. 5586, 05-21-13)
33.291 Purpose, Duties and Powers
(A) The Transportation Committee shall make
recommendations to the City Council on
transportation projects and issues that may arise,
including, but not limited to:
(1) Changes, additions, or deletions to the
Master Street Plan.
(2) Bids, Contracts, Contract Amendments,
Change Orders, cost share proposals, and
other contractual items that require City
Council approval.
(3) Requests for authority to begin eminent
domain actions, and offers of settlement for
eminent domain cases related to
transportation projects, except when timing
of settlement offers are such that
Transportation Committee review is not
feasible.
(4) Yearly Transportation Division paving,
overlay, sidewalk, and trail/bikeway
construction programs.
(5) Funding priorities for proposed major
transportation improvement projects and
programs.
(6) Street and alley closures and/or right of way
vacations.
(7) Funding requests made by transit providers
during the yearly budget process.
(8) Changes, additions, or deletions to the
FAYETTEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE III ADMINISTRATION
CD33:29
bikeway map and trail/street intersections.
(B) The Transportation Committee shall serve as an
advisory board to the City Administration, and as
a public forum for transportation projects and
issues that may arise, including, but not limited
to:
(1) Proposed street, sidewalk, bikeway, and
transit related improvement plans for major
projects to be partially or fully funded by the
City. Said review will be at the preliminary
stage, and will include typical cross sections
and preliminary horizontal and vertical
alignments. Said projects will be at the
discretion of the City Administration, but
generally will include major widening or new
location projects, or projects where major
changes to existing street cross sections are
planned.
(2) Traffic Calming Policies of the City, including
review of requests for traffic calming by
citizens.
(3) Any alderman may appeal any
recommendation of the Transportation
Committee to the full City Council.
(C) The Transportation Committee may adopt rules
to govern the conduct of its business. Said rules
shall be consistent with the provisions of the
Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
(Ord. No. 5540, 10-16-12; Ord. 5586, 05-21-13)
33.292-33.300 Reserved
(Code 1965, §§17B-11.2(a), (b), (d); Ord. No. 2109, 6-3-75;
Ord. No. 2585, 12-4-79; Ord. No. 3153, 11-19-85; Ord. No.
3340, 3-15-88; Ord. No. 3587, §1, 1-7-92; Ord. No. 4099, 6-
16-98; Ord. No. 4652, 12-07-04; Ord. 5041, 7-17-07; Ord.
5586, 5-21-13)
ARTICLE XVII
TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
33.301 Establishment
The Transportation Division (formerly known
as the Street Department) has long been
established in Fayetteville to maintain and
improve city streets, curbs, gutters and
sidewalks and to perform related services for
our citizens. The Transportation Division
works under the supervision of the Mayor
and the budgetary authorization of the City
Council.
33.302 City Overlay Program
(A) In the early 1990s, the City began its in-
house overlay program with a stated
goal to pave every City street for which
public right-of-way existed. Later, the
overlay program also began milling and
overlaying various important, but
deteriorating city streets.
(B) In the early 2000s, the Mayor and City
Council enlarged the overlay program to
maintain and overlay city streets on a
regular and rotating basis so that city
streets would not deteriorate to such an
extent that a full reconstruction would be
necessary.
(C) The procedure to determine which city
streets will be funded to be overlaid
and/or have curb and gutter work shall
be as follows:
(1) The Transportation Division shall
report to the City Council Street
Committee during its first meeting
of the year the results of the
previous year’s overlay program
and propose a recommended list of
sections of streets to be overlaid
(and any planned curb or gutter
work) during the new year.
(2) The Street Committee can propose
additions or deletions to this list and
will recommend it to the City
Council.
(3) The City Council after consideration
and any amendments shall approve
by Resolution the approved overlay,
curb and gutter program.
(4) If the administration wishes to
amend the overlay, curb and gutter
program during the construction
year to add an additional project, it
shall request the Street Committee
to approve such additional project
and the City Council to amend the
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2/3/2015
City Council Meeting Date ‐ Agenda Item Only
Approval of an Agreement with SWEPCO for Utility Relocations on Highway 112 (Maple Street) between Razorback
Road and Garland Avenue
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2015‐0034
Legistar File ID
06035
Project Number
Budget Impact:
Transportation Bond Street Improvements
Fund
Sales Tax 2013 Street Improvements06035.9555.5809.00
Account Number
Project Title
Submitted By
Chris Brown Engineering /
Development Services Department
Division / Department
1/16/2015
Submitted Date
N/A for Non‐Agenda Item
Action Recommendation:
Comments: Payment for this work will be made to the AHTD, not directly to SWEPCO, per the agreement with AHTD
approved by Resolution 15‐03. No funds should be encumbered in favor of SWEPCO for this item.
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #15‐03; 16‐03
Approval Date:Original Contract Number:
16,571,673.55$
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Yes
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MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 2015
TO: Mayor and City Council
THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director
FROM: Chris Brown, City Engineer
DATE: January 15, 2015
SUBJECT: Agreement with SWEPCO for Utility Relocations on Highway 112 (Maple
Avenue) Between Razorback Road and Garland Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of an agreement with SWEPCO for utility relocations on Highway
112 as part of the widening project between Razorback Road and Garland Avenue. This
agreement will be paid with federal aid funds (80%) and City matching funds (20%).
BACKGROUND:
City Council passed Resolution No. 15-03 on February 4, 2003, approving an Agreement Of
Understanding with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) to design
and construct Highway 112 (Razorback Road and Maple St.) from MLK Jr. Blvd. to Garland
Avenue. The Council also passed Resolution 16-03 authorizing the Mayor to sign any
agreements necessary to further the project. This project will provide 4 travel lanes, with turning
lanes at major intersections, and three new signals. Sidewalks will be provided on both sides.
The original agreement was for a federal aid funding amount of $1 million. The agreement has
been amended twice to add additional funding through the Surface Transportation Program-
Attributable Funds (STP-A). The current funding allocation, in the amount of $2.4 million in
federal aid funds matched by $600,000 in local funds, is for the Maple Street portion, between
Razorback Road and Garland Avenue.
DISCUSSION:
The AHTD has presented the City with contracts for relocation of utilities, based on their Utility
Accommodation Policy. Their policy provides for reimbursement to utility companies when they
are located within private easements, outside of the highway right of way. Any facilities within
the right of way must be relocated at the utility’s expense. With this particular contract,
approximately 89% of the relocations are outside of the right of way; therefore the
reimbursement percentage is 89.14%. This reimbursable amount is estimated to be
$459,392.94.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
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As noted above, federal aid funding is providing 80% of the funding for this work; therefore, the
City’s share in the $459,392.94 reimbursable amount is $91,878.59. The reimbursable amount
of the contract will be paid to the University of Arkansas by the AHTD, and the City will pay our
share to the AHTD at the time of construction bids for the widening work. Payment for this work
is included in the $600,000 matching requirement for the project. Therefore, no funds should be
encumbered at this time for this item.
Attachments:
SWEPCO Agreement
Resolution 15-03
Resolution 16-03
AHTD STIP Amendment (Federal Aid Funding Approval)
Rev. 01-31-2013
Page 1 of 4
CITY-UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT
Between
The City of Fayetteville
And
The University of Arkansas
Project No. 0 4 0582 Location Razorback Rd. – Garland
FAP STPU-9142(35) Ave. (Hwy. 112)(Fayetteville)(S)
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into ______ day of
__________________, 20 _____, by and between the City of Fayetteville,
Arkansas, acting by and through its duly authorized officials, hereinafter
referred to as the "City", and the University of Arkansas of Fayetteville,
Arkansas acting by and through its duly authorized representatives,
hereinafter referred to as the "Owner".
The City proposes to make highway improvements as specified under
the above referenced job number, and the Owner will adjust or relocate its
existing facilities as set out in the attached plans and cost estimate.
The City has requested that the Arkansas State Highway and
Transportation Department assist the City by providing technical assistance
for cost estimate and plan approval, for making the contractual arrangements
between City and Owner, and for processing payment for reimbursement.
This agreement is governed by all applicable State and Federal laws,
rules, and regulations including the Arkansas State Highway Commission
Utility Accommodation Policy adopted by Commission Minute Order 2010-146
as amended and supplemented, the Federal Aid Program Guide on Utility
Adjustments and Accommodation on Federal Aid Highway Projects as
amended and supplemented, and the provisions of 23 CFR § 645 as
amended and supplemented.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: See Exhibit A on Page 4
The required adjustment is 54 .09% eligible for reimbursement for the actual
cost which is estimated to be $309,451.86 of which $167,382.51 is to be
paid by the City/Department and $142,069.35 is to be borne by Owner.
(1) FHWA PORTION 80.00% (2) CITY PORTION 20.00%
(3) STATE PORTION 0.00%
Rev. 01-31-2013 Job 040582
University of Arkansas
Page 2 of 4
Owner will not commence work until authorized by the City/Department
and will then endeavor to begin within 5 days and complete within 90 days
thereafter.
On completion of said work, Owner is responsible for the cleanup and
restoration of the work area including the disposal of surplus materials and
debris.
(1) Expenses incurred under an actual cost agreement may be billed to
the City/Department monthly in increments of $5,000.00 or more.
(2) Payment will be 100% of lump sum bills and actual cost bills, at the
discretion of the Department a 10% retainage can be withheld and released
upon completion of an audit review. All final bills for utility relocation are
subject to review and audit by state and/or federal auditors.
(3) Final billing must include all supporting detail. Owner shall also
submit one (1) set of as-built drawings at this time.
Owner must maintain cost records and accounts to support the agreed
adjustment/relocation work. Said records to be retained and available for
inspection for a period of three (3) years from date of final payment.
Owner shall be responsible for any and all hazards to persons,
property, and traffic arising out of Owner’s obligations pursuant to this
agreement.
With respect to traffic control, Owner shall adhere to the requirements
of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices as amended and
supplemented.
To the extent applicable to this agreement, the Owner shall comply
with the Buy America requirements (as specified in 23 U.S.C. 313 and 23
CFR 635.410). The Owner is not required to change its existing standards for
materials as long as the Buy America requirements are met. Buy America
requirements take precedence over regulations pertaining to the
accommodation or regulation of the Owner’s facilities (as specified in 23 CFR
645) on contracts and agreements involving Federal-Aid Highway Program
funding and precedence over regulations which allow the Owner to furnish
materials from company stock (as specified on 23 CFR 645.117(e)).
Company Stock materials that do not meet Buy America requirements may
not be permanently incorporated into a Federal-Aid Highway Program funded
project. The Owner must provide a definitive statement that all products
permanently incorporated into the project are covered under the Buy America
requirements. This requirement is fulfilled via proper signature and
submission of the statement of charges form. In some circumstances, a
waiver of the Buy America requirements may be granted by the Federal
Highway Administration, to be determined on a project-by-project basis.
Rev. 01-31-2013 Job 040582
University of Arkansas
Page 3 of 4
Owner shall save the City/Department, its officers and employees
harmless in all circumstances.
Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore written, neither the Owner nor
the City by execution of this agreement waives or relinquishes any rights
which either may legally have within the limits of the Law or Constitution,
either State or Federal.
City of Fayetteville University of Arkansas
Name Name
Title Title
Rev. 01-31-2013 Job 040582
University of Arkansas
Page 4 of 4
EXHIBIT A
Adjust communications facilities to clear highway construction by abandoning
approximately 1,320 feet of buried copper cable and 1,320 feet of buried fiber optic
cable complete with appurtenances. Restore service by installing approximately
1,529 feet of buried copper cable and 2,145 feet of buried fiber optic cable
complete with appurtenances. O f the 2,640 linear feet of c able to be abandoned,
1,428 linear feet is located on private easement; therefore, this work is 1,428 /
2,640 = 54.09% reimbursable.
This work is to be accomplished with company and continuing contract forces.
Summary of Cost
Construction $ 264,384.12
Labor, Company Forces $ 5,337.74
Construction Management $ 10,030.00
Construction Engineering $ 29,700.00
TOTAL COST $ 309,451.86
Reimbursable Cost $309,451.86 x 54.09% = $167,382.51
No
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Comments:
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Approval Date:Original Contract Number:
N/A for Non-Agenda Item
Action Recommendation:
Submitted By
Paul Libertini Engineering /
Development Services Department
Division / Department
1/15/2015
Submitted Date
06035.3400
Project Number
Budget Impact:
Sain Street Connection
FundAccount Number
Project Title
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2015-0013
Legistar File ID
2/3/2015
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
A Resolution expressing the willingness of the City of Fayetteville to utilize Federal-aid funds for the construction of
the Sain Street Connection from N. Front Street to Vantage Boulevard.
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 2015
TO: Mayor and City Council
THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director
Chris Brown, City Engineer
FROM: Paul Libertini, Staff Engineer
DATE: January 15, 2015
SUBJECT: A Resolution expressing the willingness of the City of Fayetteville to utilize
Federal-aid funds for the construction of the Sain Street Connection from
N. Front Street to Vantage Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution to design and construct the new roadway
connection of Sain Street from N. Front Street to Vantage Boulevard. The resolution provides
for:
The City understands that Federal-aid Surface Transportation Program-Attributable
funds are available for this project using the participating ratio of 80% Federal/20% City.
The City will participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities for this project.
The Mayor, or his designee, is authorized and directed to execute all appropriate
agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of this City project.
The City pledges its full support and hereby authorizes the Arkansas State Highway and
Transportation Department (AHTD) to initiate action to implement this project.
BACKGROUND:
Federal-aid Surface Transportation Program-Attributable (STP-A) funds are now available to
Northwest Arkansas after the Census Bureau determined the urbanized population to be over
200,000 and the FHWA designated Northwest Arkansas as a Transportation Management Area
(TMA). In becoming a TMA, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission, of which
Fayetteville is a member, will have STP-A discretionary funding available at approximately $7M
per year. Under current legislation, these STP-A funds can be utilized for all permitted
transportation projects at the discretion of the TMA Policy Committee.
An application for federal funding of the Sain Street Extension between N. Front Street and
Vantage Boulevard was submitted to and selected by the Northwest Arkansas Regional
Planning Commission (NWARPC). On September 24, 2014, the NWARPC approved funding of
the design phase for $320,000 (80%) from STP-A funds, but the City must provide a 20% local
match of $80,000 for a total of $400,000. Other project phases such as right-of-way, utilities
and road construction will be submitted for future year's available STP-A funding.
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DISCUSSION:
The next step in this process is approval of the agreement with AHTD. Therefore, a City Council
resolution expressing the willingness of the City to utilize Federal-aid funds, and to provide
matching funds for the Federal-aid dollars, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the project
agreement is needed. This item will be presented to and reviewed by the Transportation
Committee at the January 27th meeting.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
This project will be based on an Agreement Of Understanding with AHTD in which Federal-aid
money will pay 80% of the project amount and the City will pay 20%. Based on the total
estimate of $400,000 for engineering services, the federal aid portion will be $320,000 and the
City’s portion $80,000. (These numbers are subject to change as the project is developed and
more detailed estimates are provided.) The Federal portion will be paid from the Surface
Transportation Program - Attributable (STP-A) funds. City funds will be from the Transportation
Bond Program or CIP Fund.
Attachments:
Letter from AHTD dated 12/29/14
Agreement Of Understanding for Sain Street Connection
Sample Resolution
Exhibit: Mud Creek Blvd. Option No. 1 (Sain Street Extension)
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3RD 2015
TO: Mayor and City Council
THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director
Chris Brown, City Engineer
FROM: Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator
DATE: January 23rd, 2015
SUBJECT: 2014-0040 Transportation Master Plan Modification
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends a modification to the Fayetteville Alternative Transportation & Trails Master
Plan and Master Street Plan to include separated bicycle and pedestrian trails instead of the
currently proposed on-street bike lanes for consideration by the Arkansas State Highway &
Transportation Department as they improve the intersections of I-49 with Garland Ave. (Hwy
112), Wedington Dr. (Hwy 16) and Martin Luther King Blvd. (Hwy 62) as shown on the attached
exhibits A-2, B-2 and C-2.
BACKGROUND:
On January 21st 2015, City staff met with Scott Bennett, Director of the Arkansas State Highway
Department (AHTD) regarding the proposed interchange improvements along I-49 with regard
to bicycle and pedestrian connectivity. The 2009 Fayetteville Alternative Transportation and
Trails Master Plan proposes street linkages across I-49 at Garland Ave. (Hwy 112) and
Wedington Dr. (Hwy 16). At the interchange of I-49 and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Hwy 62),
both a street linkage and a separated trail are shown – see Exhibits A-1, B-1 and C-1. The
designation of “street linkage” has been widely interpreted as bike lanes, but in some cases with
high vehicular volume and speed, a separated bicycle and pedestrian trail is recommended
instead of an on-street facility. In addition, the adopted street cross section in the Master Street
Plan father indicates the planned provision of bike lanes through these interchanges on the
State highway system, which are classified as principal arterials. On April 1st, 2014 the City
Council approved resolution 67-14 supporting the inclusion of a separated bicycle and
pedestrian trail instead of the proposed bike lanes at all three interchanges and a letter was sent
by Mayor Jordan to AHTD expressing the City Council’s desire.
AHTD has a policy to include bicycle facilities on their projects if the local municipality has the
facility included in an adopted master plan. Since the most current City trails master plan shows
“street linkage” and the Master Street Plan cross section indicates bike lanes, AHTD has
followed their policy and included the bike lanes. A separated bicycle and pedestrian trail
cannot be considered a substitute to bike lanes, therefore the pedestrian trail would only be
included if the City pays the additional cost.
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DISCUSSION:
In order to clarify and provide more guidance to AHTD on the type of facility preferred by the
City, staff proposes modifying the Trails Master Plan and Master Street Plan in the three
interchange project areas to indicate the planned infrastructure more specifically. Due to the
high traffic volume at these three intersections, staff proposes removal of the street linkage
designation and replacement with a separated bicycle and pedestrian trail through each of the
interchanges as shown on exhibits A-2, B-2, C-2 and the proposed typical cross section. As we
continue to evaluate the usage of our alternative transportation system by our residents, we are
finding that the separated trail along the side of the roadway provides a more comfortable facility
and receives higher usage than bike lanes in many cases. In each of these locations, there are
sections of existing trails that are either planned for construction within the next 2-3 years (so
that they will be done by the end of construction of the interchanges), along with sections that
have not been scheduled due to the lack of connections across I-49, therefore a separated
facility for bicycles and pedestrians is safest and most appropriate at these locations.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
None.
Attachments:
2014-0598 Staff Review Form
2009 Fayetteville Alternative Transportation & Trails Master Plan
Exhibit A-1 Garland Avenue (Hwy 112) Current Master Plan Detail
Exhibit A-2 Wedington Dr. (Hwy 16) Current Master Plan Detail
Exhibit A-3 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Hwy 62) Current Master Plan Detail
Proposed Fayetteville Alternative Transportation & Trails Master Plan Modifications
Exhibit A-1 Garland Avenue (Hwy 112) Proposed Modifications Detail
Exhibit A-2 Wedington Dr. (Hwy 16) Proposed Modifications Detail
Exhibit A-3 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Hwy 62) Proposed Modifications Detail
Typical Proposed Cross Section
Resolution 67-14 and letter to AHTD
ATAC recommendation for Garland Ave. Hwy 112
Letter from Trinity
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CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
TRANSPORTATION BOND PROGRAM
PROGRESS REPORT – January, 2015
The Transportation Bond Program consists of projects that will be designed, contracted, and administered by City Staff
or consultants/contractors working for the City, along with 5 projects that will be designed and administered by the
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD). Eight projects have been completed; all projects in
the original program are underway and are in various stages of design or construction. In April 2013, several
additional projects were approved by the City Council. A summary of the status of all projects in the program follows
below.
Funding for the Bond Program includes $65.9 million in bonds along with federal aid funding and additional sales tax
funding from the City’s Capital Improvements fund. To date, bonds have been issued totaling approximately $57
million. This leaves approximately $9 million in bonds to be issued.
1) VAN ASCHE DRIVE (GARLAND AVE. TO GREGG AVE.)
a. Project Summary:
Widening and alignment of Van Asche Drive from Gregg Avenue to Garland Ave. (Hwy 112)
Project Construction Budget: $4.56 million
Construction contract was awarded to APAC-Central for $4,587,250.
Notice to Proceed was issued on March 31, 2014. Substantial Completion is June 14, 2015.
b. Recent/upcoming actions
Curb and gutter, storm sewer and asphalt base layer are complete from McGuire to Roosevelt.
Curb and gutter, storm sewer and asphalt base layer are complete for the south lanes between
Roosevelt and Gregg.
Storm sewer installation has begun from I-49 to Garland.
Water and Sewer relocations are complete.
2) RUPPLE ROAD (MLK JR. BLVD. TO MT. COMFORT RD.)
Project Summary
Includes Extension of Rupple Road as a 4-lane boulevard from south of Owl Creek School to
Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, widening between Persimmon Rd. and Starry Night View, and new
location, bridge, and intersection between Starry Night View and Mount Comfort Road. The
project will be completed in three separate segments
Total project budget: $13.5 million; includes $2.5 million in federal-aid funding.
The City Council re-affirmed the cross section as a 4-lane boulevard on March 18th, 2014.
Detailed design efforts began on all three segments shortly thereafter.
a. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd-Persimmon St. (Construction scheduled to begin June 2015 & be
completed June 2016)
This is a new segment that will extend Rupple Road to MLK Blvd. Recent and upcoming
activities include:
o On May 6th, City Council approved a design contract with Jorgensen & Associates,
Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $382,500.
o Notice to Proceed was issued on May 13, 2014.
o 60% complete plans were submitted in November, 2014 from Jorgensen.
o 100% complete plans are due in April from Jorgensen.
o ROW documents are currently being prepared. Appraisal services will begin in
February. ROW is needed from 5 property owners for this project.
b. Persimmon St.-Starry Night View
Major elements of this segment include widening with a center median from Persimmon to
Wedington, intersection alignment and improvements at Wedington, and completion of the west
side of the boulevard section north of Wedington (The segment north of Wedington will be
completed if funding allows). Construction from Persimmon to Wedington is scheduled to begin
January 2016 and be complete by the end of 2016.
Upcoming activities:
o Continued design by engineering staff is in progress - currently approximately 60%
complete.
o Preparation of ROW and easement documents.
o Design of turn lane extension along Wedington.
c. Starry Night View-Mount Comfort Rd.
This is a federal-aid project; federal funds will supply up to 80% of the funding for the segment.
This segment includes a new bridge and a realignment of Rupple so that it connects to the existing
signal at Mount Comfort Road and the segment of Rupple Road north of Mt. Comfort.
o On February 18th, City Council approved a design contract with Garver, LLC for an
amount not-to-exceed $352,879.
o Notice to Proceed was issued on April 7, 2014 with a completion time of 16 months.
o Garver has submitted the preliminary environmental report to AHTD for review.
o 30% complete plans were received from Garver on August 29th and City review comments
were sent back to Garver on October 1st.
o Design is on hold until a plan is developed to move forward with addressing the presence
of items of archeological significance contained within the project area:
On October 17th, City staff was notified by Garver that the State Historic
Preservation Officer (SHPO) would likely require a more detailed study based on
areas identified in the Phase I archeological report as well as an existing Spring
Box near Hamestring Creek.
In early November, Garver hired subconsultant, Flat Earth Archeology, to
perform the Phase II Study and report.
December 3rd, City & Garver met with Flat Earth Archeology to discuss the
preliminary results of the Phase II study which found areas that will probably
warrant more investigation.
January 6th, the City received the draft report from Flat Earth Archeology for
review.
January 21st, the City, Garver, & Flat Earth Archeology met with the
archeological section of AHTD to discuss the implications of the Phase II study,
and the AHTD counseled the City to submit the report to the SHPO.
A plan for further action will be developed based upon guidance from the SHPO.
3) MAPLE ST. AND LAFAYETTE ST. HISTORIC BRIDGES
a. Project Summary/Status
Funding in the amount of $1 million through the Federal-aid bridge program administered by
AHTD has been secured. The project is in the design phase. McClelland Consulting Engineers
(MCE) of Fayetteville is the design consultant.
Construction anticipated to begin in June 2015, if all Federal approvals are received on schedule.
b. Recent Actions:
Design work is continuing. 90% level plans were received & submitted to AHTD in late
September.
90% design plans were approved by AHTD on January 5th.
MCE was authorized to proceed with the 100% design plans as of January 5th.
The Memorandum of Agreement between the AHTD, Federal Highway Administration, State
Historic Preservation Office, and the City detailing the restoration work scope has been completed
and was fully executed on December 18th.
Environmental approval was received from AHTD on January 20th.
c. Upcoming Activities:
Authorization to Acquire Right of Way will be requested from AHTD & FHWA.
Acquisition of temporary construction easements after authorization.
Address 90% review comments from AHTD and complete final construction plans. Plans are due
in early March.
4) OLD WIRE ROAD (MISSION BLVD. TO CROSSOVER RD.)
Project Summary
Includes signalization at Mission and Old Wire, installation of bike lanes, trail and sidewalks and
widening at intersections.
The estimated construction cost for the proposed intersection work has increased from original
estimates. Additional funding will be provided by federal aid funding that has recently been
secured.
a. Old Wire Rd/Mission Intersection
Construction, to include signalization and intersection reconfiguration, scheduled to begin 2nd
quarter 2015 and complete by end 2015.
AHTD is making design changes to reduce impact to property owners on Mission. Design
expected to be complete by the end of January.
R/W appraisal work is complete.
R/W and utility easement acquisition is underway. Currently 7 of 18 acquisitions are complete.
b. Old Wire Rd (Mission to Ash)
City staff have begun design and layout for the segment between the Mission Blvd. intersection
and Ash Street and is 50% complete.
Construction to begin early 2016
c. Old Wire Rd (Ash to Stanton)
Design 2016, Construction late 2016
d. Old Wire Rd (Stanton to Hwy 265 Sidewalk connections)
Design 2015, Construction Late 2015
5) ZION ROAD PHASE II (VANTAGE DR. TO CROSSOVER RD.)
a. Project Summary/Status
Includes addition of curb and gutter, bike lanes, and sidewalks. Also includes widening to three
lanes at major intersections.
b. Recent Actions:
In May 2014, City Council approved a design contract with McClelland Consulting Engineers for
an amount not-to-exceed $371,396.
30% plans were received from McClelland, and review by City staff and the Transportation
Committee.
Public meeting to review preliminary plans was held December 2nd at Valley Lake Apartments on
Zion Road.
c. Upcoming Activities:
60% plans will be received in February from McClelland.
6) REGIONAL PARK ACCESS ROAD
a. Project Summary/Status
Access to the regional park, along Judge Cummings Road from Cato Springs Road into the park.
Design and construction will be scheduled to coincide with the park development schedule.
b. Upcoming Activities:
Bidding is scheduled for February 2015.
7) COLLEGE AVENUE ENHANCEMENTS (MAPLE ST. TO NORTH ST.)
a. Project Summary/Status
Continuation of sidewalk and landscaping enhancements along College Avenue to match recently
completed improvements south of Maple St.
Design Scheduled for 2015; construction 2016.
b. Recent Actions:
Preliminary survey work and development of base drawings has been completed.
Staff recently met with AHTD to get preliminary approval of the typical cross section.
c. Upcoming Activities:
Development of conceptual designs and preliminary cost estimates.
8) INTERSECTIONS AND PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS
a. Project Summary/Status
Projects (to be determined) to improve pedestrian service and safety at intersections.
b. Recent Actions:
None
c. Upcoming Activities:
Selection of projects to received safety enhancements
9) CROSSOVER ROAD (TOWNSHIP TO JOYCE) & GARLAND AVE. (NORTH TO MELMAR) TREE
PLANTING
a. Project Summary/Status
Bidding is scheduled for February 2015, with completion of planting by May 2015.
10) SAIN STREET EXTENSION (JOYCE TO FLYOVER)
a. Project Summary/Status
This project was recently selected for federal STP-A funding. The funding is for planning, design,
and environmental review of a connection between Vantage Drive and Sain Street, including a
connection to the flyover bridge at 71B and the Fulbright Expressway.
b. Recent Actions:
An agenda item was submitted for the February 3rd City Council meeting.
c. Upcoming Activities:
At the February 3rd City Council meeting, an agenda item has been submitted requesting a
Resolution expressing the willingness of the City to utilize Federal-aid funds for the design and
construction of this project.
Issue a Request for Proposals to Engineering firms interested in performing preliminary
engineering work for the design of this project.
The following projects in the Bond Program will be designed, contracted, and administered by AHTD or its
consultants/contractors. The schedules for these projects are established by AHTD based on their workloads and
available funding.
11) CROSSOVER ROAD (HWY 265) (MISSION BLVD. TO JOYCE BLVD.)
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE - All work is complete and the project is fully open.
Final resolution of project costs is still to be completed.
Tree planting is planned for this winter.
12) HWY 16 IMPROVEMENTS (ARMSTRONG AVE. TO STONEBRIDGE RD.)
Construction Start: November 2012. Completion: Spring 2015.
Current agreement with AHTD for 50% of project costs to be paid by the City, up to $5 million.
Sweetser Construction is the roadway construction contractor for the AHTD and began work in December
2012 with an estimated completion date of spring 2015.
Work is continuing on the roadway between Happy Hollow and Stonebridge Road. The south side of the
curb and sidewalk is complete and the contractor is working on the north side.
The change order for widening at Happy Hollow and Huntsville to 5 lanes is complete, and the City has
made the payment to AHTD for 50% of the cost.
Utilities are scheduled to relocate in the Happy Hollow intersection in February and March of 2015
City Sewer crews are in the process of replacing approximately 500 lf of sanitary sewer main that was in
conflict with the AHTD construction.
On October 2nd, the City received a Special Permit from AHTD to modify the existing traffic signal in
conjunction with the Kum & Go development.
The City has received material submittals from Traffic & Lighting Systems who is the subcontractor for
the installation of the traffic signal modifications. Construction of the signal is proposed for April 2015.
13) GARLAND AVENUE (NORTH ST. TO MELMAR DR.)
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE.
Tree planting by the City will be complete by May 2015.
14) RAZORBACK ROAD (HWY 112) (MLK JR. BLVD. TO LEROY POND DR.)
Project Estimate of $2.6 million.
Federal-aid will fund $2.08 million of this amount; the City and UA will share the remainder of the cost.
Construction bid was awarded to Sweetser Construction in the amount of $2,234,929.
Roadway construction is underway.
15) HWY 112 (MAPLE ST) (RAZORBACK RD. TO GARLAND AVE.)
Project Estimate of $3.0 million.
Federal-aid (STP-A) will fund $2.4 million of this amount; the City and UA will share the remainder of
the cost.
The City will be responsible to relocate our water and sewer facilities, as needed, this fall. Installation of
relocated lines is underway and be completed by March.
Anticipated roadway construction bid opening is March 2015.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
PROJECT NAME COMPLETION
YEAR
ORIGINAL BUDGET FINAL COST
Wilson Park/Washington Willow Area
Traffic Calming
2007 $384,000 $205,000
Intersection Improvements at Gregg Ave.
and North St.
2008 $1,082,000 $690,000
Zion Rd. Phase I (N. College Ave. to
Vantage Dr.)
2008 $2,540,000 $2,272,000
College Ave. Phase I Enhancements (Rock
St. to Maple St.)
2009
$1,740,000 $1,841,000
Mt. Comfort Rd. (I-49 to Rupple Rd.) 2011 $10,413,000 $10,220,000
Cato Springs Rd. (U of A Technology
Corridor)
2013 $6,000,000
TBD
FEEDC Roundabout Project 2013 $2,575,000 $1,762,000
FEEDC Flyover Project 2014 $7,800,000 TBD