HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 6, 2008 E-03AGENDA ITEM /IJ
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Appprove Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bidsfor
Tiafic Signal Modification Project at Church Street and Lockeford Street and at
Elm Street and Ham Lane
MEETING DATE: August 6,2008
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDEDACTION: Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertise mentfor bids
for the Traffic Signal Modification Project at Church Street and
Lockeford Street and at Elm Street and Ham Lane.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This project includes installing new larger cabinet foundations and
replacing the existing signal cabinet, controller, and auxiliary equipment
at Church Street and Lockeford Street and at Elm Street and
Ham Lane. In addition, the project includes installing vehicle and
pedestrian detection at Church Street and Lockeford Street.
At both intersections, the majority of the auxiliary equipment is obsolete and can no longer be serviced or
repaired. The existing cabinet and foundation will be replaced with a largerfoundation and new cabinet,
controller and auxiliary equipment. The Church Street and Lockeford Street intersection will be converted from
a fixed time to a fully actuated signal including the installation of pedestrian push buttons and vehicle detection.
This project is part of a City-wide program to replace obsolete traffic signal equipment. Five traffic signals
remain to be upgraded to the new facilities within the City (Ham LanelTurner Road, Ham LanelVine Street,
Ham Lane/Tokay Street, Hutchins Street/Tokay Street, and Cherokee Lane/Lodi Avenue).
Notificationto the public will be mailed to property owners adjacent to the project limits.
FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated cost of the project is $136.000.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Funding for this project is $105,000 from Transportation DevelopmentAct
(TDA) and $31,000 from Street Fund (320). The funds were appropriated in
the FY 07/08 Budget but rolled back into fund balance at the end of the year. A
request for appropriation of funds will be made at contract award.
Planned Bid Opening Date: August 27, 2008
F. Wally ndelin
PublicWorks Director
Prepared by Paula J. Fernandez, Senior Traffic Engineer
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cc: Streets and Drainage Manager
Transportation Manager
APPROVED: 1
Bla , City Manager
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