LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Sherri Myers
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SCHOOL SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON COLLEGE PARKWAY
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council allocate up to $150,000 for school safety improvements on College Parkway. Further, that City Council approve a supplemental budget resolution regarding this allocation.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
This item seeks to address school safety concerns regarding pedestrians, particularly students from Washington High School, on College Parkway. There have been discussions at various times amongst City Council regarding these safety issues and the need for a protective solution.
City staff has reviewed the issue and has developed three (3) possible options. After discussion with staff, it was determined the most efficient and effective solution would be Option 3, however there are complicated issues involved in implementing any of the solutions.
The funding request for this item is $150,000, to account for any unforeseen measures that need to be implemented to assure the project meets the needs of the students at Washington High School. It is anticipated that this total amount would not be needed, however through discussions it was suggested that a bit of funding leeway be included to account for any unforeseen issues that might occur.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
Budget: $211,463 - LOST IV - Reserves - Capital Equipment
Actual: $150,000 - School Safety Improvements College Parkway (estimated)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is currently $211,463 available within the LOST IV Reserves - Capital Equipment. A reduction of $150,000 for the School Safety Improvements on College Parkway will leave a remainder of $61,463 within the LOST IV Reserves for Capital Equipment. Adoption of a Supplemental Budget Resolution will appropriate funding for this project.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) College Parkway Option Summary
2) Exhibit 1- College Parkway Aerial
3) Exhibit 2 - Option 2 - Crosswalk with red flashing beacons, forced stop
4) Exhibit 3 - Option 3 - Crosswalk with beacons
PRESENTATION: No