DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Anthony Chukwudolue
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 9
SUBJECT:
Funding Agreement with H/M Wilderness Oak, LTD for Infrastructure Improvements
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes a funding agreement and accepts funds in the amount of $102,000.00 from H/M Wilderness Oak, LTD. (H/M), to assist in funding the design and construction of infrastructure improvements, to include a new traffic signal, at the intersection of Hardy Oak and Wilderness Oak.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In an effort to address traffic issues along Hardy Oak, Council District 9 is allocating $265,000.00 in District 9 FY 2013 Infrastructure Improvement Funds to design and construct infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Hardy Oak and Wilderness Oak. This project will provide for a new traffic signal, ADA compliant sidewalk wheelchair ramps, Audible Pedestrian cross walk Signals, curbs and sidewalks at the intersection, as well as median modifications for a total estimated cost of $367,000.
H/M intends to lease property to HEB Grocery Company for the construction of a new HEB store at the intersection of Hardy Oak and Wilderness Oak. H/M has agreed to partner with the City and contribute $102,000.00 to complete the infrastructure improvements and traffic signal at this intersection in efforts to ensure the efficient flow of traffic.
ISSUE:
This ordinance authorizes the City Manager or her designee to execute a funding agreement and to accept funds in the amount of $102,000.00 from H/M, which will be added to the $265,000.00 in funding from Council District 9, in order to complete the infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Hardy Oak and Wilderness Oak at an estimated project cost of $367,000.
Construction to begin November 2013 and end by February 2014. Two contractors will be completing the work. AJ Commercial will complete the sidewalk and curb ramp work and Siemens will complete t...
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