Title
Budget Ordinance in the Amount of $223,000 Establishing the Budget for Construction of Various Signal Upgrades to Multiple Intersections
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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 NC Department of Transportation has plans to fund various improvements to multiple intersections within the City limits. A resolution and budget ordinance must be approved to authorize these projects and allow the expenditure of funds.
BACKGROUND:
The NC Department of Transportation has plans to make certain signal improvements to various intersections within the City limits. This project consists of signal upgrades to include changes in left turn phasing, providing Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) signal head and/or providing for a dedicated signal head per lane for the following intersections: Battleground Ave at Green Valley Rd/Pembroke Rd; Wendover Ave at Elwell Avenue; Summit Ave at Sixteenth St; Market St at Edgeworth; Battleground Ave at Edney Ridge Rd; Battleground Ave at Markland Dr; Wendover at Ewardia Dr, and US 29 at E. Cone Blvd.
These improvements were identified by the NC Department of Transportation as part of their annual Spot Safety Program. The work will be performed by City staff and will be reimbursed by the State in an amount not to exceed $223,000.
BUDGET IMPACT:
State funding in the amount of $223,000 will be budgeted in Street and Sidewalk Capital Project Fund 401-4531-06.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Transportation staff recommends and requests City Council approve the attached budget ordinance establishing the budget for construction of various signal upgrades to multiple intersections.