DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT:
Cherry Street Project Funding Appropriation
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the appropriation of $250,000.00 from the Peggy Drive Extension Project, to the Cherry Street (Dawson Street to Milam Street) Project, both 2012-2017 General Obligation Bond funded Projects located in Council District 2 for the installation of landscaping along Cherry Street.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
The 2012-2017 Bond Program authorized $2,636,000.00 for the reconstruction and widening of approximately a half mile of Cherry Street, The project includes curbs, sidewalks, driveway approaches, drainage improvements, utility adjustments and traffic signal improvements at Nolan and Cherry. The additive alternate provides for continued utility improvements and an asphalt mill and overlay.
In response to a public movement requesting landscaping within the Cherry Street Project, the City worked with the community to develop options for placing the landscaping. A meeting between the Alamo Beer Company and community leadership was held on November 20, 2015 at Alamo Beer Hall to gain neighborhood input regarding the City's requirements to provide landscaping improvements and trees at various locations on Cherry Street. The community is committed to providing maintenance between Nolan and Sherman along Cherry Street's City right-of-way to beautify the area. The City will execute a Maintenance Agreement with Alamo Beer Company for the company to provide routine maintenance and care for the installed landscaping.
In order to move forward with the landscaping installation, this project requires the reappropriation of funds from the 2012 Bond funded Peggy Drive project to the Cherry Street project. The reallocated funds will be dedicated to the following; design services related to completing p...
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