HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2004-219RESOLUTION NO. 2004-219
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LIGHTED CROSSWALK SYSTEM PROJECTAT
LOCKEFORD STREET AND CALAVERAS STREET, AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
NECESSARY AGREEMENTS TO IMPLEMENTTHE PROJECT,
AWARD OR REJECT THE CONTRACT UP TO $29,000, AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT
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WHEREAS, in 2003, in cooperation with the Lodi Unified School District and the
Lawrence School Principal, City staff applied for State of California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) "Safe Route to School' grant funds for a lighted crosswalk
system on Lockeford Street at Calaveras Street intersection; and
WHEREAS, in November 2003, Caltrans informed the City federal funds from
the Safe Route to School (SR2S) Program were approved for our project; and
WHEREAS, to simplify and expedite the project, the City requested de -
federalizing the project and in September 2004 received an allocation for State funds
from the SR2S Program; and
WHEREAS, the preferred system includes Light Emitting Diode (LED) in -ground
devices and advance lighted LED crosswalk signage and pedestrian push buttons.
When a pedestrian pushes the button, the in -ground devices and advance lighted signs
are activated causing the road surface -mounted LEDs to flash in both directions of
traffic, indicating the presence of the crosswalk and pedestrian.
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council approve the plans and
specifications, authorize advertisement for bids, and authorize the City Manager to
execute all necessary agreements to implement the project, award or reject the contract
up to $29,000, and further appropriate funds for the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
approve the plans and specifications, authorize advertisement for bids, and authorize
the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements to implement the project and
award or reject the contract up to $29,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City
Manager to appropriate funds from SR2S funds (maximum of $19,800) and
Transportation DevelopmentAct funds for this project.
Dated: October 20, 2004
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-219 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held October 20, 2004, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Howard, Land, and Mayor Hansen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS—Beckman and Hitchcock
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2004-219