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Approval for the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign a change order with URS for the Hembree at Houze Roundabout Design contract in the amount of $53,500.
Transportation
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Item Summary:
This change order provides for the additional design of a 5-foot sidewalk on one side of Houze Road and a multi-use trail on the other side. These connections will be included in the final construction plans as add alternates which may or may not be constructed depending on future funding availability. URS will also seek approval from Georgia Department of Transportation to provide a pedestrian crossing of Houze Road at Saddle Creek subdivision's southernmost entrance.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On August 29, 2012 the Community Development and Transportation Committee recommended moving forward with the design of the sidewalks along Houze Road which requires a change order to the design contract with URS.
Financial Impact:
Funds in the amount of $485,921.62 are approved and available in the Sidewalk Connectivity Program, 35042200-541415-92003
Presented by:
Steven D. Acenbrak, PE, LEED AP, Director of Transportation