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Approval to authorize the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign a contract with Parson Brinkerhoff to complete two traffic analysis studies along the South Atlanta Street Corridor in the total amount of $29,600; and approval of Budget Amendment 4210CP-03-02-09 to fund this project.
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Item Summary:
The City is continuing to work on the concept design for South Atlanta Street. The studies will enable the submission of the corridor to the Georgia Department of Transportation for review. The first study will analyze the potential for multi-lane roundabouts at two locations.
The second study will analyze the intersection of SR9 at Riverside Road and Azalea Drive. The study will evaluate realistic alternatives and provide configurations to recommend a viable improvement solution.
The City solicited proposals from three firms. Parsons Brinkerhoff provided the lowest responsive responsible proposal.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On February 25, 2009 the Community Development & Transportation Committee recommended placing this on the March 2, 2009 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Budget Amendment 4210CP-03-02-09 reallocates $30,000 from the Capital Projects Fund Contingency designated for South Atlanta Street to create the South Atlanta Street Corridor Project #09TRA018, Cost Center 4210CP, Account 541415. The Capital Projects Fund Contingency will have a remaining balance of $170,000.
Submitted by:
Steven D. Acenbrak, P.E., LEED AP, Director of Transportation