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MEETING AGENDA
City Council Transportation Committee
Tuesday, November 24th, 2020
5:30 pm or Immediately Following Agenda Session
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Members: Matthew Petty, Chairperson; Sarah Marsh; Sarah Bunch; Kyle Smith
City Staff: Chris Brown, City Engineer; Terry Gulley, Transportation Director
Agenda:
1. Old Business:
A. TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY: Review of updated draft traffic calming policy. The
updated draft includes comments from the Committee received at the last Committee
Meeting. Applying the current policy to the backlog of traffic calming requests,
approximately 30 locations would be eligible for consideration of traffic calming. Speed
and volume date are still to be collected on another 20 locations. (Staff requests a
recommendation from the Committee to the City Council on this item.)
B.
2. New Business:
A. MIDTOWN CORRIDOR PLANS ADJACENT TO POLICE HEADQUARTERS/FIRE
STATION CAMPUS: Review of latest design concept for Porter and Deane Streets
adjacent to the Policy and Fire Campus. (Concept Plan to be provided at Committee
Meeting)
B. ARCHIBALD YELL SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS: Review of preliminary plans for safety
improvements to Archibald Yell Blvd., including striping for a 3-lane cross section,
intersection improvements at Rock/College/Archibald Yell, and signalization at South
Street.
C. OLD WIRE ROAD BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS: Review of options
for continuation of bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Old Wire Road, between
Stanton Avenue and Old Missouri Road.
D. FUTRALL DRIVE RAILROAD CROSSING: Review of a revised contract between the
City and the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad for a new railroad crossing at Futrall Drive.
(Staff requests a recommendation from the Committee to the City Council on this
item.)
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
3. Reports:
A. Transportation Bond Program Update
B. Transportation Division Workplan Update
4. Adjourn
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY
INTRODUCTION
Excessive traffic speeds in neighborhood areas is an issue of concern to citizens in Fayetteville.
This policy addresses a procedure through which neighborhoods can be considered for traffic
calming measures. Traffic calming is the management of traffic through the use of roadway design
features. Traffic management through traffic calming is most effective if the features are both
warranted and properly designed.
Traffic calming solutions may be warranted where there is a demonstrated need for traffic calming,
and where solutions can be identified that will address the need. Not only must the needs be
perceived by the neighborhood, but they must also be documented to be substantive. In order for
traffic calming strategies to be effective, traffic data collection and analysis must validate that
calming needs are legitimate. These traffic studies may include:
1. Speed studies
2. Vehicle and pedestrian counts
3. Through -traffic surveys
4. Accident records
Effective solutions for valid needs also require that the selected traffic calming strategy be
appropriate for the need. Once an effective strategy for traffic calming has been selected, it should
be properly designed in accordance with the relevant design parameters. These should include
consideration of:
1. Traffic volume
2. Design speed
3. Design vehicle characteristics
4. Emergency services
Although warranted and properly designed traffic calming strategies can have the desired benefits
of managing traffic, they also can create disadvantages to adjacent streets and neighborhoods
and to the traveling public at large. Traffic calming could have the potential of shifting an existing
traffic problem to another street or neighborhood. Traffic calming may also increase delay for
emergency response vehicles and can increase long term maintenance costs for the City.
Because of the controversy and potential disadvantages, traffic calming should be implemented
only with the majority consent of those directly impacted.
This policy therefore provides guidelines for the following traffic calming activities:
1. Requests for traffic calming consideration
2. Prioritization of Requests
3. Identification and approval of traffic calming strategies
4. Programming of traffic calming improvements
5. Design of traffic calming projects
6. Evaluation of traffic calming projects
REQUESTS FOR TRAFFIC CALMING CONSIDERATION
Requests for traffic calming received will be catalogued, and will be assigned to one of three tiers:
Tier 1: Proximity to Schools or other significant Points of Interest (1/2-mile walkshed)
Tier 2: Obvious cut -through opportunities (Based on engineering best judgement, could
be supplemented with traffic count study)
Tier 3: Dead-end or disconnected areas of the transportation network.
If a citizen requests police patrol enforcement, the request will be forwarded to the Police
Department for possible enforcement action.
Requests from multiple streets may be grouped together and/or staff may add streets that may
be impacted by traffic calming to requests. If such grouping occurs, the requirements of the next
section will apply to the grouped streets.
PRIORITIZATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING REQUESTS
Locations assigned to Tier 1 or Tier 2 will be scheduled for further study upon receipt by the City
Engineer of a petition or other affirmative response sigRed by at least one member of seventy-
five percent (705%) of the property ownerships facing the street(s) on which the traffic calming
study is requested.
A block shall consist of every developed property having frontage on the street to be studied
between successive intersecting streets. A typical traffic calming petition shall include, at a
minimum, a description of the street or streets which are to be included in the calming study and
the signature or other written evidence of approval of at least 705% of the property owners on
those street(s). Where more than one person is listed as owner for each property, only one person
shall be entitled to vote or sign a petition. Likewise, if multiple properties are owned by the same
person or persons, the owner(s) will only be entitled to one vote or signature on the petition. This
definition of property owner shall apply throughout this policy document.
The City staff assigned to administer traffic calming studies will review the petition request for
validity and will assess whether other streets may be impacted by implementation of traffic
calming strategies.
City staff will define the area of potential impact resulting from the traffic calming implementation
on a case by case basis.
Relevant data to be collected for the study includes:
1. Speed and Volume Counts
2. Accident Experience
3. Distance to schools and other pedestrian generators
4. Pedestrian facilities
This data will be used to assign a point value to each Tier 1 and Tier 2 location, as follows:
Speed
Per
5pts for each MPH > 5MPH above posted speed
Volume
Per
ADT/100
Sidewalks
0-5
5pts if no continuous sidewalk, 2.5pts if one side
Accidents
0-5
1 pt for each accident/year at one location
School
10pts within quarter -mile radius, 7.5pts if between
Walkshed
0-10
quarter- and half -mile radius, 5pts within half -mile
radius, 2.5pts if partially in half -mile radius
Locations receiving a minimum of 35 points, or that have 85t" percentile speeds above 35 mph
will receive further consideration for traffic calming under this program. Locations with 85tn
percentile speeds below 30 mph will not receive further consideration reaardless of score.
Streets that do not meet these minimum criteria, and dead-end or disconnected streets that are
placed in Tier 3 generally will not be considered for structural traffic calming, but may be
considered for enforcement and are eligible for consideration of tactical urbanism permits.
IDENTIFICATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING STRATEGIES
City staff shall present to the residents living within the area of potential impact the results of the
traffic calming study and rating. Where traffic calming may be appropriate, staff will present
options for traffic calming in the affected area. Sixty percent (60%) or more of the property owners
in the area of potential impact must support the proposed strategy option(s) before the City will
give further consideration to traffic calming implementation.
In certain circumstances, the 60% requirement may be waived. These circumstances may
include locations that have disinterested owners (e.g. locations with a large percentage of rental
properties or locations adjacent to a single multifamily apartment complex) or other situations that
are deemed necessary for public safety by the City.
PROGRAMMING OF TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS
Periodically, but not rnere less than once each year, City staff will prioritize those traffic calming
strategies within the City that have been approved within their area of impact. Prioritization will be
based on the rating system. The City Council Transportation Committee will approve projects to
be implemented, up to the yearly budget as determined by City Council. Those traffic calming
improvement locations not selected, will remain in consideration for up to three years.
City ward boundaries should be considered so that projects affecting each ward can be
implemented.
DESIGN OF TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECTS
The design of traffic calming devices must meet the following criteria:
1. Only residential links or urban center streets are eligible.
2. The street shall have an ADT of less than 4,000.
3. Limited to streets having only one lane of through traffic in each direction.
4. Streets must not be primary emergency routes, as determine by the Police and Fire
Departments.
5. At the discretion of the City Engineer, certain traffic calming measures may not be
used if they would create an unsafe condition for motorists driving at normal speeds
under average driving conditions.
6. Streets must not be through truck routes unless an acceptable alternative route is
identified and approved. Design of traffic calming features shall accommodate a single
unit truck.
EVALUATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECTS
Six months following the completion of the traffic calming improvements, city staff may undertake
a follow-up study to determine if the traffic calming features have achieved the initial purpose of
the project. If unacceptable impacts are identified, corrective measures may be taken. Traffic
calming measures may be removed after the evaluation period for any of the following reasons:
1. Emergency response is significantly impacted.
2. The problem for which the traffic calming was implemented has been transferred to
another street.
3. At least sixty percent (60%) of the property owners in the defined area of impact sign
a petition to remove the traffic calming measures. This option will result in complete
removal of all measures.
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY
INTRODUCTION
Excessive traffic speeds in neighborhood areas is an issue of concern to citizens in Fayetteville.
This policy addresses a procedure through which neighborhoods can be considered for traffic
calming measures. Traffic calming is the management of traffic through the use of roadway design
features. Traffic management through traffic calming is most effective if the features are both
warranted and properly designed.
Traffic calming solutions may be warranted where there is a demonstrated need for traffic calming,
and where solutions can be identified that will address the need. Not only must the needs be
perceived by the neighborhood, but they must also be documented to be substantive. In order for
traffic calming strategies to be effective, traffic data collection and analysis must validate that
calming needs are legitimate. These traffic studies may include:
1. Speed studies
2. Vehicle and pedestrian counts
3. Through -traffic surveys
4. Accident records
Effective solutions for valid needs also require that the selected traffic calming strategy be
appropriate for the need. Once an effective strategy for traffic calming has been selected, it should
be properly designed in accordance with the relevant design parameters. These should include
consideration of:
1. Traffic volume
2. Design speed
3. Design vehicle characteristics
4. Emergency services
Although warranted and properly designed traffic calming strategies can have the desired benefits
of managing traffic, they also can create disadvantages to adjacent streets and neighborhoods
and to the traveling public at large. Traffic calming could have the potential of shifting an existing
traffic problem to another street or neighborhood. Traffic calming may also increase delay for
emergency response vehicles and can increase long term maintenance costs for the City.
Because of the controversy and potential disadvantages, traffic calming should be implemented
only with the majority consent of those directly impacted.
This policy therefore provides guidelines for the following traffic calming activities:
1. Requests for traffic calming consideration
2. Prioritization of Requests
3. Identification and approval of traffic calming strategies
4. Programming of traffic calming improvements
5. Design of traffic calming projects
6. Evaluation of traffic calming projects
REQUESTS FOR TRAFFIC CALMING CONSIDERATION
Requests for traffic calming received will be catalogued, and will be assigned to one of three tiers:
Tier 1: Proximity to Schools or other significant Points of Interest (1/2-mile walkshed)
Tier 2: Obvious cut -through opportunities (Based on engineering best judgement, could
be supplemented with traffic count study)
Tier 3: Dead-end or disconnected areas of the transportation network.
If a citizen requests police patrol enforcement, the request will be forwarded to the Police
Department for possible enforcement action.
Requests from multiple streets may be grouped together and/or staff may add streets that may
be impacted by traffic calming to requests. If such grouping occurs, the requirements of the next
section will apply to the grouped streets.
PRIORITIZATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING REQUESTS
Locations assigned to Tier 1 or Tier 2 will be scheduled for further study upon receipt by the City
Engineer of a petition or other affirmative responseby at least one member of seventy-five percent
(70%) of the property ownerships facing the street(s) on which the traffic calming study is
requested.
A block shall consist of every developed property having frontage on the street to be studied
between successive intersecting streets. A typical traffic calming petition shall include, at a
minimum, a description of the street or streets which are to be included in the calming study and
the signature or other written evidence of approval of at least 70% of the property owners on those
street(s). Where more than one person is listed as owner for each property, only one person shall
be entitled to vote or sign a petition. Likewise, if multiple properties are owned by the same person
or persons, the owner(s) will only be entitled to one vote or signature on the petition. This definition
of property owner shall apply throughout this policy document.
The City staff assigned to administer traffic calming studies will review the request for validity and
will assess whether other streets may be impacted by implementation of traffic calming strategies.
City staff will define the area of potential impact resulting from the traffic calming implementation
on a case by case basis.
Relevant data to be collected for the study includes:
1. Speed and Volume Counts
2. Accident Experience
3. Distance to schools and other pedestrian generators
4. Pedestrian facilities
This data will be used to assign a point value to each Tier 1 and Tier 2 location, as follows:
Speed
Per
5pts for each MPH > 5MPH above posted speed
Volume
Per
ADT/100
Sidewalks
0-5
5pts if no continuous sidewalk, 2.5pts if one side
Accidents
0-5
1 pt for each accident/year at one location
School
10pts within quarter -mile radius, 7.5pts if between
Walkshed
0-10
quarter- and half -mile radius, 5pts within half -mile
radius, 2.5pts if partially in half -mile radius
Locations receiving a minimum of 35 points, or that have 85t" percentile speeds above 35 mph
will receive further consideration for traffic calming under this program. Locations with 85tn
percentile speeds below 30 mph will not receive further consideration regardless of score.
Streets that do not meet these minimum criteria, and dead-end or disconnected streets that are
placed in Tier 3 generally will not be considered for structural traffic calming, but may be
considered for enforcement and are eligible for consideration of tactical urbanism permits.
IDENTIFICATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING STRATEGIES
City staff shall present to the residents living within the area of potential impact the results of the
traffic calming study and rating. Where traffic calming may be appropriate, staff will present
options for traffic calming in the affected area. Sixty percent (60%) or more of the property owners
in the area of potential impact must support the proposed strategy option(s) before the City will
give further consideration to traffic calming implementation.
In certain circumstances, the 60% requirement may be waived. These circumstances may
include locations that have disinterested owners (e.g. locations with a large percentage of rental
properties or locations adjacent to a single multifamily apartment complex) or other situations that
are deemed necessary for public safety by the City.
PROGRAMMING OF TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS
Periodically, but not less than once each year, City staff will prioritize those traffic calming
strategies within the City that have been approved within their area of impact. Prioritization will be
based on the rating system. The City Council Transportation Committee will approve projects to
be implemented, up to the yearly budget as determined by City Council. Those traffic calming
improvement locations not selected, will remain in consideration for up to three years.
City ward boundaries should be considered so that projects affecting each ward can be
implemented.
DESIGN OF TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECTS
The design of traffic calming devices must meet the following criteria:
1. Only residential links or urban center streets are eligible.
2. The street shall have an ADT of less than 4,000.
3. Limited to streets having only one lane of through traffic in each direction.
4. Streets must not be primary emergency routes, as determine by the Police and Fire
Departments.
5. At the discretion of the City Engineer, certain traffic calming measures may not be
used if they would create an unsafe condition for motorists driving at normal speeds
under average driving conditions.
6. Streets must not be through truck routes unless an acceptable alternative route is
identified and approved. Design of traffic calming features shall accommodate a single
unit truck.
EVALUATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECTS
Six months following the completion of the traffic calming improvements, city staff may undertake
a follow-up study to determine if the traffic calming features have achieved the initial purpose of
the project. If unacceptable impacts are identified, corrective measures may be taken. Traffic
calming measures may be removed after the evaluation period for any of the following reasons:
1. Emergency response is significantly impacted.
2. The problem for which the traffic calming was implemented has been transferred to
another street.
3. At least sixty percent (60%) of the property owners in the defined area of impact sign
a petition to remove the traffic calming measures. This option will result in complete
removal of all measures.
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TO: City Council Transportation Committee
THRU: Garner Stoll, Development Services Director
FROM: Chris Brown, City Engineer
DATE: November 19, 2020
SUBJECT: Old Wire Cycle Track Extension
STAFF MEMO
Improvements to the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure along Old Wire Road, between Gulley
Park and Old Missouri Road, are planned in the second phase of the Transportation Bond
Program. The Engineering Division will be preparing the design for this project. This will
complete the pedestrian and bicycle connection between Mission Blvd. and Old Missouri Road.
Through the various phases of the project, different cross -sectional elements have been
installed, including bike lanes, side paths, and the most recently constructed cycle track with
adjacent sidewalk. As we begin design for this phase, it is prudent to review the pros and cons
of the previous phases constructed, in order to determine the best solution for this phase. As
such, 3 options were developed:
• Option #1 is very similar to the previous phase between Ash St. and Gulley Park. This
option includes 4' wide greenspace instead of the patterned concrete from the first
phase. Beyond the greenspace is a 9'6" wide two-way cycle track and an elevated 5'
wide sidewalk.
• Option #2 also includes 4' of greenspace, a 9'6" wide two-way cycle track and a 5' wide
sidewalk. This option has the sidewalk at the same grade as the cycle track and
separated by either a 4" brick pocket or striping.
• Option #3 includes 6' wide greenspace and a 12' wide multi -use trail.
These options were presented at the November 18, 2020 Active Transportation Committee
meeting. The Committee consensus was that option 1 is not preferred, due to the way that the
facility is used, with pedestrians many times using the cycle track, or having to step into the
cycle track when meeting pedestrian traffic coming from the opposite direction
The Committee was split on option 2 and 3, with some preferring the wider facility and an at -
grade separation of modes, and others preferring the wider greenspace to allow for shade trees.
Some members of the Committee asked about combining the options, to provide a wider
greenspace with separated cycle track and pedestrian path.
Staff recommendation at this time is to construct the standard 12-foot wide path and 6 foot
green space. This trail is not expected to have high usage north of Gulley Park, as compared to
Mailing Address:
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stormwater impacts of a wider path are not warranted.
These options are presented to the Committee for feedback at this time. Staff plans to solicit
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TO: City Council Transportation Committee
THRU: Garner Stoll, Development Services Director
FROM: Chris Brown, City Engineer
DATE: November 19, 2020
STAFF MEMO
SUBJECT: Item 2020-0414 Approval of a Railroad Crossing and Maintenance
Agreement and an Easement Agreement with the Arkansas and Missouri
Railroad for a new railroad crossing at Futrall Drive and Gregg Avenue,
Approval of a Budget Adjustment for Costs Related to the New Crossing,
and Approval of a Project Contingency of $ 30,820.86, for a Total Budget of
$550,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a New Railroad Crossing Cost and Maintenance Agreement and
an Easement Agreement with the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad (AMRR) for a new railroad
crossing near Shiloh Drive and Gregg Avenue. Staff also recommends approval of the budget
adjustment to fund the cost of the railroad crossing agreement including a contingency of
$30,820.86. Total project cost including contingency is $550,000.
BACKGROUND:
The extension of Futrall Drive has long been on the City's Master Street Plan, to provide an
additional access to approximately 150 acres of undeveloped property west of the railroad
tracks, east of Garland Avenue, and north of Drake Street. This project was identified as a
priority project in the 2019 bond program, as opportunities to partner with developers of the
property arose. The connection will provide a more direct access from the property to the
Fulbright Expressway, and will include pedestrian facilities to allow for safe crossings at the
railroad and Gregg Avenue.
DISCUSSION:
AMRR has presented two agreements to the City. The first, a New Railroad Crossing and
Maintenance Agreement, addresses terms of the construction and maintenance of the crossing,
including:
• The City will reimburse the AMRR for the full cost of labor and materials for installation of
the crossing signal, panels, and appurtenances necessary for a fully operational
crossing. The estimated cost of the crossing installation is $519,179.14.
• The City agrees to close the existing unimproved crossing at Jocelyn Lane
• The City agrees to, in concert with AMRR, make good faith efforts to secure City
sourced funding (including federal aid or other grant funding) for safety improvements at
Frisco Ave./Douglas St within 5 years of the date of this contract, unless mutually agreed
otherwise, and to construct said improvements when funding is available.
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
• The City also agrees, in concert with AMRR, to make good faith efforts in pursuing other
rail infrastructure and safety improvements grants in the greater Fayetteville area such
as a CRISI Grant. The intent would be for the City of Fayetteville to sponsor and work
with the AMRR to leverage City sourced funding for Frisco Ave/Douglas and/or a
potential pedestrian underpass at University Avenue as a match to a larger grant
encompassing several other rail infrastructure projects. The details of the entire scope
would need to be agreeable by both parties and will be determined at a later date.
• Improvements at Garrett Drive will also be considered when additional development,
street connections, or other factors that cause an increase in the crossing usage such as
vehicle, pedestrian or rail traffic frequency; however, improvements at this crossing are
not required prior to completion of the Futrall Crossing.
• The City will pay a yearly maintenance fee of $7,500, increasing by 2% per annum, for
basic maintenance and wear and tear.
• The City and the AMRR agree to equally share the cost of repairs or major maintenance.
The second, an Easement Agreement, establishes the terms of the City's perpetual use of the
AMRR property for the crossing. The most significant item in this contract is a requirement to
maintain insurance in the amount of $15 million.
The property developer has provided conceptual plans totaling over $150 Million in construction
for phase 1 of their development, including a mixture of residential, restaurant/retail, and
anchored by Washington Regional Medical Center who would employ almost 1,000 employees.
If these plans are developed to completion as proposed, the cost of the railroad crossing would
be recovered by tax receipts from the construction alone, resulting in net profit to the City's tax
base beginning in the first year post construction.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
As noted above, the total project estimate is:
Agreement with AMRR: $519,179.14
Contingency: $30,820.86
Total: $550,000
Funding for this work will come from the 2019 Transportation Bond Program.
There will be additional costs to construct a new access to the property at 2633 Gregg Avenue
(as shown in the attached drawing) to mitigate the loss of access across the railroad, along with
additional costs for safety improvements at the Frisco crossing and for partnering with AMRR on
other safety improvements. Funding sources for these items have not been identified, but may
include bond, CIP, and grant funding. Additional City Council approval will be sought for these
projects as costs are developed and funding sources identified.
Attachments:
New Railroad Crossing Cost and Maintenance Agreement
Easement Agreement
Project Vicinity Map
Vicinity Map of Crossing to be Closed
Concept Drawing for Jocelyn Ln Access
NEW RAILROAD CROSSING COST
AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made and entered into this day of , 2020, by and between the City of
Fayetteville, Arkansas (hereinafter "City") and The Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Company,(hereinafter
"AMRR"),
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, City is in the process of planning a new crossing at Futrall Drive within the City limits at
railroad milepost 349.45. The City proposes, for the benefit of the public, to add this crossing, pursuant to the
Site Layout attached as Exhibit 1, and remove in its entirety, existing crossing at Jocelyn Lane; and
WHEREAS, it is understood that the contemplated crossing will be financed solely from funds
appropriated by City and expended under its regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained in this agreement,
subject to the provisions of the recitals above, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. AMRR has provided an estimate for the cost of the crossing upgrade which is attached as
Exhibit 2. This estimate does not include any track or railroad work required during utility installation- which
is not subject to estimation at this time. The parties understand that the estimate is $519,179.14 and the parties
acknowledge that the ultimate cost of the crossing could be under or over this estimate. Both parties further
acknowledge that any materials or crossing equipment supplied by the City shall be considered a part of the
consideration of this agreement. Upon final completion of the project, all said materials and crossing equipment
shall become the property of AMRR.
2. AMRR shall be reimbursed 100% of the actual approved cost (labor and material) for
installing the new equipment and its invoices will be paid promptly. Material will be billed as it is ordered
by AMRR. The City acknowledges that any work within 25 feet of the tracks requires a Flagging Services
Agreement for railroad track protection, including, but not limited to, railroad flagging. A Flagging Services
Agreement will be executed simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement.
3. Insurance. During upgrade construction, City shall ensure that any contractors they employ
to perform work on the project in question will maintain a general liability insurance policy, the limits of
which will be not less than Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) per person, Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000)
per accident and Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) for property damage. The policy shall name AMRR,
its successor or assigns and City as insureds. Such policy shall contain a clause that the insurer will not
cancel or change the insurance without giving AMRR, City, or their successors or assigns ten (10) days prior
written notice, and a certificate of such insurance shall be delivered to AMRR prior to the inception of the
construction of the crossing.
4. Maintenance and Repairs. The parties acknowledge that the crossing and equipment will
require maintenance and repairs due to normal wear and tear and possibly damage from accidents, negligence
or acts of nature. The City will not be liable for any damages caused solely by the negligence of AMRR. If
damages are caused to the crossing and/or equipment by the acts of 3rd parties, AMRR and the City will
coordinate to pursue any cause of action against said 31 parties to recover the costs of repairs and any amount
recovered will be applied accordingly. City will pay an annual crossing maintenance fee of $7,500 effective
upon execution of this Agreement and on each anniversary date thereafter for so long as the crossing remains
open. On each anniversary date, the annual maintenance fee will increase by 3% or the Consumer Price
Index, whichever is greater. The annual maintenance fee will cover regulatory testing, basic maintenance
and general wear and tear. Otherwise, City and AMRR will each be responsible for 50% of any capital
expenditures for the equipment and the crossing surface. Except for emergency repairs, AMRR will give the
City one hundred eighty (180) day written notice of any needed repairs or maintenance and the amount
thereof. The crossing shall be maintained as specified above until such time as the parties mutually agree
otherwise or upon a date certain that the crossing should be closed.
5. The City agrees to, in concert with AMRR, make good faith efforts to secure City sourced
funding (including federal aid or other grant funding) for safety improvements at Frisco Ave./Douglas St
within 5 years of the date of this contract, unless mutually agreed otherwise, and to construct said
improvements when funding is available.
6. The City also agrees, in concert with AMRR to make good faith efforts in pursuing other rail
infrastructure and safety improvements grants in the greater Fayetteville area such as a CRISI Grant. The
intent would be for the City of Fayetteville to sponsor and work with the AMRR to leverage City sourced
funding for Frisco Ave/Douglas and/or a potential pedestrian underpass at University Avenue as a match to
a larger grant encompassing several other rail infrastructure projects . The details of the entire scope would
need to be agreeable by both parties and will be determined at a later date.
Improvements at Garrett Drive will also be considered when additional development, street
connections, or other factors that cause an increase in the crossing usage such as vehicle, pedestrian or rail
traffic frequency; however, improvements at this crossing are not required prior to completion of the Futrall
Crossing.
8. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties
with respect to its subject matter and may not be modified or amended orally.
9. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by
the laws of the State of Arkansas.
10. BindingEffect. ffect. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of each of the parties and their respective heirs, successors and assigns.
11. Both parties acknowledge that the signatories below have the appropriate authority to sign
on behalf of the parry they represent.
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2020.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals this _ day of ,
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
On this day of , 2020, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public,
duly commissioned, qualified, and acting, within and for said County and State, appeared in person,
_Lioneld Jordan and Kara Paxton, to me personally well-known who stated that they are the Mayor and
City Clerk for the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, and are duly
authorized in their capacity to execute the foregoing instrument and for and in the name and behalf of the
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and further stated and acknowledged that they had so signed, executed, and
delivered said foregoing instrument for the consideration, uses, and purposes therein mentioned and set forth.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year stated above.
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
ARKANSAS & MISSOURI RAILROAD COMPANY
Approved by:
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CAREN L. KRASKA
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF ARKANSAS )
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COUNTY OF )
On this day of , 2020, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public,
duly commissioned, qualified, and acting, within and for said County and State, appeared in person,
CAREN L. KRASKA, to me personally well-known who stated that she is the President of ARKANSAS
& MISSOURI RAILROAD COMPANY and is duly authorized in her capacity to execute the foregoing
instrument and for and in the name and behalf of Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Company, and further
stated and acknowledged that she had so signed, executed, and delivered said foregoing instrument for the
consideration, uses, and purposes therein mentioned and set forth.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year stated above.
Commission Expires:
Notary Public My
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Date: September 18, 2019
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Qty Description Unit
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TRANSPORTATION BOND PROGRAM
PROGRESS REPORT — NOVEMBER 2020
The Transportation Bond Program consists of projects that will be designed, contracted, and
administered by City Staff or consultants/contractors working for the City. A summary of the
status of all projects in the program follows below.
Funding for the Bond Program includes $36 million in bonds for the first phase of the program.
1) RUPPLE ROAD (TANYARD DR. TO WEIR RD.)
Project Summary
• Completion of the last missing segment of Rupple Road.
• Improvements include 4 travel lanes, a center median, sidewalk on the east
side, a 12' wide multi -use trail on the west side, storm sewer, lighting and
street trees.
• This portion of the project is being constructed as a cost -share between the
City and the developer of the Magnolia Park Subdivision.
a. Phase 1 — Cost Share
This portion of the project is being constructed as a cost -share between the City
and the developer of the Magnolia Park Subdivision.
• Recent Actions:
1. Cost share in the amount of $2,295,267.72 was approved at the
10/18/18 City Council meeting.
2. Construction began in November 2019 and was scheduled to be
completed in July 2020.
3. Waterline installation is complete.
4. Aggregate base has been installed.
5. Curb and gutter installation is complete.
6. Sidewalk and trail installation mostly complete.
• Upcoming Activities:
1. Final paving.
2. Striping and Sign Installation
3. Lighting installation.
b. Phase 2 — City Portion
This portion of the project is fully funded by the City and was bid as a separate
project. This portion of the work will connect Phase 1 to both the east and west
sections of Weir Road.
• Recent Actions:
1. City Council approved the design contract with Crafton Tull and
Associates in July 2019.
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
2. Final design was submitted to the City at the end of January 2020.
3. Bid opening was March 11, 2020. Emery Sapp and Sons was the low
bidder.
4. City Council approved the construction contract with Emery Sapp and
Sons on April 7, 2020.
5. A contract amendment with Crafton, Tull and Associates was approved by
the city council for construction phase engineering services on May 19tn
6. A notice to proceed for construction was issued for 6/6/20.
7. Waterline installation is complete.
8. Curb and gutter installation is complete.
9. Asphalt binder has been placed.
10. Sidewalks and trail installation complete.
Upcoming Activities:
1. Final paving.
2. Striping and Sign Installation
3. Lighting installation.
2) ZION ROAD PHASE II (VANTAGE DR TO CROSSOVER RD)
a. Project Summary/Status
• Improvements include 2 travel lanes, a center turn lane, sidewalk on the
south side, a 10' wide trail on the north side, storm sewer, lighting and street
trees.
b. Recent Actions:
• City Council approved the design contract amendment with McClelland
Consulting in July 2019.
• City Council approved a contract amendment to add lighting and street trees
to the project design on January 7, 2020.
• Plans are complete.
• Land acquisition was finalized in May 2020.
• A bid opening was held on June 24, 2020. Tri Star Contractors, LLC was the
low bidder. This was approved by the city council at the July 21, 2020 council
meeting.
• A pre -construction conference was held on September 23rd
• A notice to proceed was issued and time began on the project starting
September 19t"
c. Upcoming Activities:
• Waterline installation has started at Highway 265 on the east end of the
project.
• Completion of construction is expected in January 2022.
3) STEAMBOAT / DOROTHY JEANNE CONNNECTION
a. Project Summary/Status
• This project is being designed in-house by the City Engineering Division.
• Improvements include 2 travel lanes, sidewalk on the south/east side, a 10'
wide trail on the north/west side and street trees.
b. Recent Actions:
• Land acquisition is complete.
• Design and land acquisition are 100%.
• A bid opening was held on May 28, 2020. Sweetser Construction was the
low bidder.
• Curb and gutter installation for the new portion of the site has been
constructed.
• Demolition of the existing roadway within the project limits and installation of
curb and gutter
c. Upcoming Activities:
• Curb and gutter and trail installation on the existing portion of the roadway.
• Construction is expected to be complete by January 2021.
4) SHILOH DR. / FULBRIGHT EXPRESSWAY INTERSECTION
a. Project Summary/Status
• Improvements include the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of
Steele and Shiloh with on and off ramps to the Fulbright Expressway. The
existing on and off ramps are proposed to be removed with this project.
b. Recent Actions:
• City Council approved the design contract with Garver Engineers in
September 2019.
• Surveys and the traffic study have been developed.
• Correspondence with ArDOT concerning the proposal.
• The conceptual design was submitted to the City for review along with the
traffic study.
• The traffic study, report and conceptual plans were submitted to ArDOT for
review.
• Transportation committee recommended to go with the option to install two
new signals and an additional right turn lane on Shiloh at the Fulbright ramps.
• Garver presented a design contract amendment which was approved by the
city council on November 17,2020.
c. Upcoming Activities:
• Final design phase is underway. Design should be completed in February
2021.
5) CENTER / HARMON INTERSECTION
a. Project Summary/Status
• Improvements include widening to accommodate turn lanes, sidewalks on the
south side, multi -use trail on the north and west sides, installation of a traffic
signal, and pedestrian accommodations.
b. Recent Actions:
• City council approved the design contract with McClelland Engineers in
November 2019.
• 30% conceptual plans were submitted and reviewed in January 2020.
• 60% Design Plans were submitted on May 15, 2020. Plans were reviewed
and comments sent to MCE.
• Land acquisition is underway.
• 95% plans were submitted on September 18"
c. Upcoming Activities:
• MCE is working on the final construction plans.
• MCE submitted a design contact amendment to include additional survey and
design for off -site storm sewer necessary for the construction of this project.
This contract amendment will be presented at the December 1, 2020 council
meeting.
• Land acquisition continues.
6) MIDTOWN CORRIDOR
a. Project Summary/Status
• The corridor improvements include the evaluation of the on and off ramp
intersection of 149 at Porter Road, street , bicycle and pedestrian
improvements along Porter, Deane and Sycamore to the Razorback
Greenway, and the Mid -town Trail from the Razorback Greenway to College
Avenue. The specific cross sections will be determined in the conceptual
phase of the design.
b. Recent Actions:
• City council approved the design contract with Olsson in November 2019.
• Survey work has been underway.
• Design charette was held March 11t" and 12t" at the Methodist Church at the
corner of Garland and Sycamore.
• The consultant has submitted the 30% conceptual design. Staff has provided
comments to Olsson.
• Olsson submitted a design contract amendment which was approved at the
November 17, 2020 city council meeting.
c. Upcoming Activities:
• 60% Plans development is underway for portions of the project and are will
be submitted for city staff review in November.
7) SAIN STREET EXTENSION (JOYCE BLVD 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
71 B and the Fulbright Expressway. Burns & McDonnell is the design
consultant.
b. Recent Actions:
• The FHWA has obligated $4,500,000 of Federal -aid funding for the
construction of Sain Street.
• The project has been advertised inviting contractors to submit bids for
construction.
• A Pre -Bid meeting was held on Tuesday, October 20t"
• Bids were opened for the project on November 4,2020.
c. Upcoming Activities:
• A construction contract with Crossland Heavy will be presented to the city
council at the December 1, 2020 meeting.
8) MAPLE ST. CYCLE TRACK
a. Project Summary/Status
• This project will include street improvements and the creation of a bicycle
corridor between the Razorback Greenway and Garland Ave. along the south
side of Maple St. Major project elements include construction of a 2-way
cycle track along the south side of Maple St., signalization at Gregg Ave. and
Maple St., storm drainage and new sidewalks along both sides of Maple St.
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between Gregg Ave. and Garland Ave.
b. Recent Actions:
• Meetings with the U of A to discuss the plan updates and funding. Request
has been made for matching private grant funding for construction.
• Emery Sapp and Sons was selected as the construction manager. Contract
negotiations have begun with the intent of presenting the proposed contract
for preconstruction services at the September 15 City Council meeting.
• A preliminary cost estimate was presented by Emery Sapp. Design changes
were discussed to bring the project costs down to within the budget.
c. Upcoming Activities:
• Final plans due from Olsson on 11/20/20.
• Bid opening will be scheduled for late December 2020.
• Construction planned for February of 2021.
9) 15t" ST. / RAZORBACK RD. INTERSECTION
a. Project Summary/Status
• This project is being designed in-house by the City Engineering Division.
• Improvements include an additional lane on the eastern leg of the
intersection to provide a dedicated left-hand turn lane. The intersection will
be signalized with pedestrian accommodations. Sidewalks will be included on
both the north and south sides of 151" Street for the length of the project.
b. Recent Actions:
• Design is complete.
• Plans have been submitted to the railroad to coordinate the design of the
railroad modifications.
c. Upcoming Activities:
• Railroad agreement development is underway.
10) HIGHWAY 71 B CORRIDOR
a. Project Summary/Status
• Improvements to these corridors could include striping, widening and/or
narrowing of the roadway, utility relocation (including burial of overhead
utilities), sidewalk/trail installation, accommodations for transit systems,
elimination or reconfiguration of driveways, additional traffic signals, medians,
plazas, art installations, lighting, wayfinding, protected intersections, parking,
LID stormwater strategies and other corridor improvements to be identified in
the design process.
b. Recent Actions:
• Engineering selection committee was held on March 5, 2020. Consultants
were selected for the Archibald Yell Safety Improvements project and the
Appleby/Plainview/Rolling Hills Connection project. Two consultants were
selected to be interviewed for the remaining Highway 71 B projects. Garver
Engineers was selected for the design
• Design contract with Garver Engineers was approved at the July 7, 2020 city
council meeting.
• A design kick-off meeting was help with staff and Garver Engineers on July
30th
• A project walk-through was held on October 8t". City staff and part of the
design team walked the project site to discuss various aspects of the project
development.
• On November 61" a project update meeting was held between city staff and
the design team.to discuss notes and topics identified in the project walk-
through.
c. Upcoming Activities:
• Traffic studies and conceptual designs are underway.
11) APPLEBY / PLAINVIEW / ROLLING HILLS CONNECTION
a. Project Summary/Status
• This project includes an extension of Rolling Hills Drive into the Fiesta Square
Shopping Center, a direct connection from Appleby Road to Rolling Hills and
an extension of Plainview Drive south into the Fiesta Square Shopping
Center. These streets will all intersect at a roundabout on the east side of the
shopping center.
b. Recent Actions:
• Engineering selection committee was held on March 5, 2020. Garver
Engineers was selected for the design of this project.
• The design contract was approved the City Council at the June 4, 2020
council meeting.
• A design kick-off meeting was held with Garver on June 18, 2020.
• The traffic study and survey are complete.
c. Upcoming Activities:
• Conceptual design is scheduled to be completed in November 2020.
12) ARCHIBALD YELL BLVD. SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
a. Project Summary/Status
• The goals of this project include providing safe pathways for pedestrians to
cross Archibald Yell Blvd., increasing safety at the College Ave./Rock
St./Archibald Yell Blvd. intersection, and providing space for pedestrian and
bicycle facilities along Archibald Yell Blvd.
b. Recent Actions:
• Engineering selection committee was held on March 5, 2020. Garver
Engineers was selected for the design of this project.
• The design contract was approved the City Council at the June 4, 2020
council meeting.
• A design kick-off meeting was held with Garver on June 18, 2020.
• The traffic study and survey are complete.
c. Upcoming Activities:
• Conceptual design was submitted on November 13,2020 for the city's review.
• Public input will be sought.
13) ROLLING HILLS IMPROVEMENTS (COLLEGE TO OLD MISSOURI)
a. Project Summary/Status
• Improvements include street narrowing with new curb and gutter, storm
sewer, mini -roundabouts, and bicycle/pedestrian facilities.
b. Recent Actions:
• Garver Engineers was selected as the design engineer for this project.
• A design contract with Garver Engineers was approved at the November 1,
2020 city council meeting.
c. Upcoming Activities:
• Site survey work.
14) JOYCE BLVD. SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
a. Project Summary/Status
• Safety improvements to Joyce Blvd. between Vantage Dr. and Old Missouri
Rd. Specific improvements will be identified by a study of the corridor to
identify mechanisms and causes of crashes in the area. A turn lane will be
investigated as a solution, but other solutions will be considered as well.
b. Recent Actions:
c. Upcoming Activities:
• Design is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2021.
15) NORTH ST. / MISSION BLVD. CORRIDOR STUDY
a. Project Summary/Status
• Garland Ave. to Gregg Ave. — Pedestrian improvements to connect retail and
restaurant areas on Garland Ave. to residential areas and the Razorback
Greenway. Pedestrian safety improvements at the Garland/North
intersection.
• Highway 71 B (College Ave) Intersection — Left turn lane for west bound traffic
east of 71 B and signalization upgrades to reduce congestion.
• Highway 71 B to Mission Blvd. — Pedestrian improvements and intersection
improvements at Hillcrest.
• Mission Blvd. to Old Wire Rd. — Additional lane for vehicles turning right on
North St. with pedestrian and bicycle accommodations.
b. Recent Actions:
• Selection of Crafton Tull for design of North Street/Mission Blvd intersection
and trail along Mission Blvd. This project will be partially funded with Trail
Bond funding.
• A design contract with Crafton, Tull and Associates was approved at the July
7, 2020 city council meeting.
• Selection of McClelland Consulting Engineers for the overall corridor study.
• Survey is complete.
c. Upcoming Activities:
• Conceptual design has begun for the North/Mission intersection. Conceptual
plans are to be submitted in November 2020.
• Staff is working with MCE to develop a scope and contract for the overall
corridor that will be sent to the City Council for approval.
16) OLD WIRE RD. CYCLE TRACK (EXTENSION)
a. Project Summary/Status
• An extension of the cycle track completed in 2019. This project will extend
from Gulley Park to the Old Wire/Old Missouri intersection where it will turn
north and continue to the intersection with Rolling Hills Drive.
• The design will include curb and gutter, a 4' stamped concrete median, a 9.5'
wide cycle track and an elevated 5' sidewalk adjacent to the cycle track.
b. Recent Actions:
• Field survey is complete.
c. Upcoming Activities:
• Design is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2021.
17) PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE / OVERLAYS
a. Project Summary/Status
• Allocation of $2.7 million in additional funds for pavement maintenance and
overlays, to be selected based on results of a pavement inventory.
b. Recent Actions:
• 12.92 Miles of overlays have been completed as of November 2020.
• $940,054.96 of the $2,700,00 has been spent or encumbered as of
November 2020.
18) TRAFFIC SIGNAL HARDWARE / UPGRADES
a. Project Summary/Status
• Allocation of $1.4Million in additional funds for the upgrade of signal
controllers and equipment citywide as necessary so that all intersections are
using the same hardware and software.
b. Recent Actions:
• 49 of 109 signal controllers and 40 of 55 Video Detectors have been
upgraded as of November 2020.
• $590,690.29 of the $1,400,000 has been spent or encumbered as of
November 2020.
Transportation Bond Program
Phase 1 Projects
Design
Engineer
Original Cost
Estimate
Phase 1 Current Estimate
Original
Phase 1
Allocation
Difference
Transportation
Bond Fund
Other
Funding
Project
I Total
Ph. 1 Allocation
Minus Current Est.
Rupple Rd. Extension - Tanyard Dr. to Weir Rd.
Crafton, Tull & Associates
$ 3,000,000.00
$ 3,622,282.13
$ 326,507.00
$ 3,948,789.13
$ 3,000,000.00
$ (622,282.13)
Zion Rd. Improvements
McClelland Consulting
$ 4,900,000.00
$ 4,821,384.92
$ 2,746,675.85
$ 7,568,060.77
$ 4,900,000.00
$ 78,615.08
15th St. /Razorback Rd. Intersection
COF
$ 1,100,000.00
$ 990,000.00
$ 19,743.22
$ 1,009,743.22
$ 1,100,000.00
$ 110,000.00
Shiloh Dr./ Fulbright Expressway Intersection
Garver Engineers
$ 860,000.00
$ 866,850.95
$ -
$ 866,850.95
$ 860,000.00
$ (6,850.95)
Center St./ HarmonAve. Intersection
McClelland
$ 1,300,000.00
$ 1,300,000.51
$
$ 1,300,000.51
$ 1,300,000.00
$ (0.51)
Steamboat Dr./ Dorothy Jeanne St. Connection
COF
$ 670,000.00
$ 470o786.04
$
$ 470,786.04
$ 670,000.00
$ 199,213.96
Midtown Corridor
Olsson
$ 5,536,000.00
$ 3,617,799.03
$ 2,100,000.00
$ 5,717,799.03
$ 3,436,000.00
$ (181,799.03)
Sain St. Extension
Burns & McDonnell
$ 6,600,000.00
$ 1,133,611.68
$ 4,610,040.00
$ 5,743,651.68
$ 1,320,000.00
$ 186,388.32
Centennial Park Entrance Drive
C.E.I.
$ 1,000,000.00
$ 882,354.21
$
$ 882,354.21
$ 1,000,000.00
$ 117,645.79
College Ave/S. School Ave Corridor Projects
$ 14,200,000.00
$ 4,700,000.00
$
$ 4,700,000.00
$ 4,700,000.00
$ -
Maple St. Improvements
Olsson
$ 4,000,000.00
$ 1,000,000.00
$ 4,500,000.00
$ 5,500,000.00
$ 1,000,000.00
$
Futrall/Gregg and Shiloh/Gregg RR Crossings
COF
$ 1,000,000.00
$ 1,434,398.00
$
$ 1,434,398.00
$ 1,000,000.00
$ (434,398.00)
Downtown Sidewalk Impts (Incl. Cultural Arts Corr.)
Various
$ 3,000,000.00
$ 2,580,000.00
$
$ 2,580,000.00
$ 2,580,000.00
$
MILK Area Walkability Improvements
Various
$ 1,000,000.00
$ 852,000.00
$
$ 852,000.00
$ 852,000.00
$
Pavement Maintenance / Overlays
COF
$ 2,700,000.00
$ 2,700,000.00
$
$ 2,700,000.00
$ 2,700,000.00
$
Signal Hardware / Software Upgrades
COF
$ 1,400,000.00
$ 1,400,000.00
$
$ 1,400,000.00
$ 1,400,000.00
$
Other Signalization (4-5 Locations TBD)
COF
$ 1,000,000.00
$ 1,000,000.00
$
$ 1,000,000.00
$ 1,000,000.00
$
North Street and Mission Corridor
Various
$ 342,000.00
$ 342,000.00
$
$ 342,000.00
$ 342,000.00
$
Millsap Rd. / College Ave. Intersection Improvements
$ 120,000.00
$ 120,000.00
$
$ 120,000.00
$ 120,000.00
$
Old Wire Rd. Cycle Track (Extension)
COF
$ 80,000.00
$ 80,000.00
$
$ 80,000.00
$ 80,000.00
$
Rolling Hills Improvements - College to Old Missouri
Garver Engineers
$ 350,000.00
$ 392,725.00
$
$ 392,725.00
$ 350,000.00
$ (42,725.00)
Design
$ 350,000.00
$ 392,725.00
$
$ 392,725.00
Engineering Contra
$
$ -
Joyce Blvd. Safety Impr. (Vantage to Old Missouri)
$ 125,000.00
$ 125,000.00
$
$ 125,000.00
$ 125,000.00
$
Contingency/Unallocated
$ 1,606,396.53
$ 2,202,589.39
Total Phase 1 Design and Construction $ 36,037,589 $ 36,037,589-$596,192