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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY AND THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR SIGNAL HEAD AND BACKPLATE REPLACEMENTS
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Summary & Background
The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) by and between the City of Commerce City and the Colorado Department of Transportation for Signal Head and Backplate Replacements.
The City applied for a Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) grant in 2020 to replace 26 traffic signal heads and the backplates on an additional 194 signals (see Attachment 1 for a breakdown of locations). Backplates are the fluorescent/black plastic piece around the actual traffic signal heads (see image below). The improvements will promote safer travel by making signal more visible to drivers. Attached is a link for information about backplates. <https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/road-safety-us/resources/road-transportation-safety-center-blog/full-story/?storyid=4a840ef8-f78f-46c7-91a9-fdea95c5af15>
Source: 3M
No engineering consulting is required to implement the project and the funds awarded for the project will go to acquiring materials and installation. Construction is scheduled to start and be completed by the end of spring 2023. A detailed design schedule for the project will be prepared by the contractor, and updated after the City issues a Notice-to-Proceed (NTP).
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Joe Wilson, Director of Public Works
Staff Presenting: Shawn Poe, PE, CFM, City Engineer
Financial Impact: The total of this contract is $183,280, with the City’s responsibility being $18,328. Any costs exceeding the estimated cost are the responsibility of the City’s to pay.
Funding Source: The funds have been appropriated in account 395-15-750-367 HSIP Grant Matching Funds in the CIPP fund.
Staff Recommendation: Approve resolution authorizing execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Commerce City and the Colorado Department of Transportation for Signal Head and Backplate Replacements.
Suggested Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Commerce City and the Colorado Department of Transportation for Signal Head and Backplate Replacements.