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Approval to remove the no parking signs and add eight (8) bulb-outs along Mimosa Boulevard at a cost not to exceed $68,750 and approval of Budget Amendment 4210CP-01-23-12 in the amount of $68,750.
Presented by Steve Acenbrak, Director of Transportation
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Item Summary:
Many years ago, on-street parking was an issue for residents and business owners along Mimosa Boulevard when students at Independence Alternative School would drive and park on-street during weekdays. Residents attempting to exit their driveways could not see vehicles in the travel lanes because of the obstruction caused by certain improperly sited parking spaces. At the time, staff met with concerned parties on Mimosa and concluded, for safety reasons, to restrict parking during the week when traffic was the heaviest and residents and business owners were using their driveways the most, and to allow the churches to use the parking spaces on Sundays when traffic was the lightest.
In an effort to provide parking during the week for residents and business owners, the City has developed a plan to remove the no parking signs, add eight bulb-outs and three crosswalks to enhance pedestrian safety. There are several parking spaces in front of mailboxes that will require a parking restriction on Monday - Saturday from 1:30p.m.- 5:00p.m. for mail delivery. No parking in front of fire hydrants would remain. There are 134 existing parking spaces. With these changes, 141 spaces are provided in the proposed plan, a net increase of seven (7) spaces.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On December 28, 2011 the Community Development and Transportation Committee recommended placing this Item on the January 23, 2012 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Upon approval of Budget Amendment 4210CP-01-23-12 $68,750 will be transferred from the Capital Contingency Account: Cost Center 1585CP, Account #579002, Project #09NON002 to the Mimosa Boulevard Parking project account: Cost Center 4210CP, Account #541415, Project #12TRA011. Upon approval, funds in the amount of $68,750 will be available in Project #12TRA011 and $19,300 will be remaining in the Capital Contingency Account.
Presented by:
Steven D. Acenbrak, PE, LEED AP, Director of Transportation