Title
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Amended Municipal Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with North Carolina Department of Transportation
Body
Department: Transportation
Council District: Various
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Chris Spencer 433-7218
PURPOSE:
The attached agreement provides for State reimbursement of City expenditures for maintenance of traffic signals and associated equipment on State Highway System Streets within the municipality.
BACKGROUND:
North Carolina General Statutes authorize municipalities to enter into agreement with the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for the installation, repair, operations, and maintenance of highway signs and markings, electric traffic signals and other traffic control devices on State Highway System streets within the Municipality. The attached agreement dictates the time frame in which performance review should take place, required response times to emergency responses, and maximum reimbursement rates for traffic signal maintenance.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The agreement sets a maximum limit on revenue received from NCDOT at $486,500. The FY 14-15 Budget includes $560,000 in State reimbursements for traffic control devices representing a decrease of $73,500.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends and requests approval of the attached resolution authorizing the City to enter into agreement with NC Department of Transportation for municipal traffic signal maintenance.