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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 06 12 Consent A Design Modification for Moss Road Improvements COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM A CONSENT X INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC HEARING REGULAR June 12, 2000 Meeting MGR~PT /~ , Authorization REQUEST: Utility/Public Works Department Requesting Approval of a Design Modification for the Moss Road Improvements PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to request approval to alter the design of a portion of the proposed improvements to Moss Road from four lanes to two lanes. CONSIDERA TIONS: The City Commission authorized CPH Engineers on May 10, 1999 to design improvements to Moss Road from S.R. 434 to S.R. 419. The improvements as identified in the Traffic Circulation Element of the Comprehensive Plan are for the four laning of Moss Road. Included in the project scope are medians, sidewalks, pedestrian crosswalks, landscaping and irrigation. At the May 10, 1999 meeting, the Commission requested that CPH review alternatives to four laning while still meeting the Level of Service requirements of the Comprehensive Plan. A study of the traffic circulation patterns and modeling of future traffic counts has resulted in a determination that the four laning of Moss Road is only needed from S.R. 434 to First Street near the Fire Station. A portion ofthis section is already four laned. From the Fire Station north, the proposed median configuration would accommodate a future four-lane design although current models do not project that need. June 12, 2000 Consent Agenda Item A Page 2 The modification would reduce the estimated cost of construction from $1.2 million to $900,000. This project is currently included in the One-Cent Sales Tax construction program. We have confirmed that this modification does not jeopardize the eligibility of the project in the One-Cent Sales Tax program. However, the City Manager is currently reviewing the priorities of all our roads projects against available resources to derive the best capital improvements plan to achieve the goals of the City. This may result in the recommendation that some projects, including Moss Road, be deferred. FUNDING: No additional funding is needed at this time. The design costs of$91,110 were previously approved from the capital improvement line code of the Transportation Impact Fee - (140-56310). RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that approval be given to alter the design of Moss Road (north of the Fire Station) from four lanes to two lanes, which will still meet the 2010 LOS requirements ofthe Comprehensive Plan. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: The scope of services will be completed within 90 days of approval. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Conceptual Plan COMMISSION ACTION: ./ " ", ,/ , '\ \ '\ ~ ~ ./ ./ .,-- \;. ..... ~ \