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Approval for the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign the Georgia Power Pedestrian Lighting Agreement for the Finish the Connection MARTA Offset project.
Transportation
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Item Summary:
The Finish the Connection project is a multi-modal safety improvement to install sidewalks and pedestrian accommodations along Holcomb Bridge Road adjacent to and on the bridge over SR 400. As part of the project, additional roadway lighting will be installed along Holcomb Bridge Road between Old Dogwood Road and the northbound off-ramps.
Seven 400 watt high pressure sodium mongoose fixtures will fill in existing dark areas in the current lighting system. Five lights will be installed on existing poles and two new poles and lights will be installed to provide adequate overall roadway lighting at the existing MARTA bus stop on the North side of Holcomb Bridge in front of the Chevron gas station. Georgia Power will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the poles and fixtures.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On April 27, 2011 the Community Development and Transportation Committee recommended placing this Item on the May 9, 2011 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
The upfront cost to install the equipment is $10,666.50 with a monthly lighting fee of $232.68. The construction costs associated with this contract will be paid for with MARTA Offset Funds. $426,963 is approved and available Cost Center 5540G1, Account #541415, Project #10TRA004, Project MARTA Offset Funds - Finish the Connection. The General Fund will incur additional annual electricity cost of $2,792.16.
Presented by:
Steven D. Acenbrak, PE, LEED AP, Director of Transportation