Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works

TO:	Charles Soules, P.E., Director of Public Works
FROM:	David P. Cronin, P.E., City Engineer
CC:	Mark Thiel, Assistant Director of Public Works
Date:	July 15, 2013
RE:	Adopt Resolution No. 7035 for Project PW1303 - 9th & Kentucky Signal Improvements
	Adopt Resolution No. 7036 for Project PW1302 - 9th Street: Emery to Michigan Geometric Improvements and Signal Improvements

Please include the following item on the City Commission Agenda for consideration at the July 23, 2013 meeting.

Project Description

The 9th & Kentucky and 9th & Michigan intersections were both approved for funds through KDOT's Highway Safety Improvement Program.  The project at 9th & Kentucky will install a signal system including longer mast arms, new signal heads, pedestrian heads and upgraded sidewalk ramps.  The signals will align with the new lane configuration being installed with the 9th & Tennessee project that is scheduled to begin this August.

The 9th Street, Emery to Michigan project includes geometric improvements to provide a center, two-way left turn lane between Emery and Michigan Street. Installation of new sidewalk and a new signal at 9th & Emery is included in project.

Project Status/Schedule

The 9th & Kentucky project is currently being design in-house by city staff.  Final plans are anticipated to be complete in August with a KDOT letting of October 16, 2013.  Construction will begin in early 2014.

The 9th Street, Emery to Michigan project will be designed in-house by city staff. Final plans are to be complete in January 2014 with a KDOT letting of March 19, 2014.  Construction will occur in summer 2014.

Project Funding

Both projects are funded at a 90/10 (KDOT/City) match with maximum participation amounts from KDOT.  Project funding summary is as follows:

Project	Estimated Project Cost	KDOT (max.)	City
9th & Kentucky	$240,000	$200,000	$40,000
9th: Emery to Michigan	$600,000	$500,000	$100,000

Design is being done in-house with City staff and design costs are not included in project costs.

Action Requested

Adopt Resolution No. 7035, authorizing $40,000 in general obligation bonds for the improvements at 9th & Kentucky and adopt Resolution No. 7036, authorizing $100,000 in general obligation bonds for the improvements on 9th Street from Emery to Michigan.