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Ordinance Amending the Street and Sidewalk Capital Project Fund for Project U-5532 B: Phillips Avenue Sidewalk Project
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Department: Transportation
Council District: 2
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Tyler Meyer 373-2254
PURPOSE:
Authorize the execution of a Municipal Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and approve the associated budget ordinance for Phillips Avenue Sidewalk Project (U-5532 B).
BACKGROUND:
On January 29, 2014 the MPO Transportation Advisory Committee directed Federal-Aid Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Funds to the City of Greensboro for project U-5532 B Phillips Avenue Sidewalk Project. This action resulted from a competitive TAP project selection process conducted in coordination with NCDOT and under the review and approval of the Federal Highway Administration.
The Municipal Agreement provides for completing sidewalks on Phillips Avenue between Summit Avenue and Huffine Mill Road. Right-of-way and construction phases are included in the agreement and approximately 5500 feet of new sidewalk will be added. The current project schedule is for the right-of-way phase to start in early 2015 and the construction phase to start in late 2015 or early 2016. This project will connect area residents to transit, commercial services and residential areas and will improve pedestrian safety, accessibility, and mobility.
The Municipal Agreement with the NCDOT establishes the terms on which the City will conduct the work, including billing procedures and funding responsibilities. Right-of way and construction costs will be reimbursed on an up to 80% basis, not to exceed $280,000 in TAP funds passed through the NCDOT. The City is required to provide a 20% match up to $70,000. Under the agreement, work must be completed within 5 years of the initial federal authorization of funds.
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