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Approval to authorize the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign a contract with URS to complete the design of the SR9 Advance Traffic Management System (ATMS) Project in the amount of $132,537.
Presented by Steve Acenbrak, Director
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Item Summary:
The SR 9 ATMS project will include traffic management features to improve traffic flow and monitoring capabilities along SR 9 from Abernathy Road to the Forsyth County Line. Design and matching funds are to be provided jointly by Sandy Springs, Alpharetta and Roswell. The City of Sandy Springs is the lead Project Sponsor. A draft concept report was presented at the September 2008 Committee Meeting. The concept report is in final stages of being approved by GDOT.
Staff from the three cities jointly reviewed the design proposal. The City's share of the design cost is $132,537.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On April 22, 2009 the Community Development & Transportation Committee recommended placing this item on the May 4, 2009 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Funds in the amount of $396,013 are available in the SR9 ATMS Account for design and construction, Cost Center 4210CP, Account #541415, Project # 08TRA004.
Presented by:
Steven D. Acenbrak, P.E., LEED AP, Director of Transportation