HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 12 11 Consent 402 Repairs to Edgemon Ave/SR 419 Traffic Signal
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 402
CONSENT
December 11, 2006
Meeting
Authorization
REQUEST: Public Works Department Requesting Authorization to Piggyback ofT of
Seminole County Contract # IFB-3110-05/GMG for repairs to the Edgemon
Avenue/S.R. 419 traffic signal mast arms.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to request authorization for the City Manager to
piggyback off of Seminole County contract #IFB-3110-05/GMG with Chinchor
Electric to repair the damaged mast arm at the intersection of Edgemon Avenue and
S.R. 419 estimated to cost $20,000.
CONSIDERATIONS:
This agenda item is needed authorize the City Manager to exceed the $12,500
authorization limit for needed repairs to the Edgemon Avenue/S.R. 419 traffic signal mast
arm. On November 27,2006, a dump truck southbound on S.R. 419 with its' bed up struck
the traffic signal heads and mast arm. Damage is estimated at $20,000 but it could be more.
Seminole County has a contract for traffic signal installation and repairs with Chinchor
Electric that the City can piggyback off of for the repairs needed.
The truck driver was cited by Winter Springs Police for Careless Driving and No
Proof of Insurance. Staff will be pursuing reimbursement of all repairs costs with the truck
owners' insurance company.
FUNDING:
Repair funds will be advanced from the Transportation Improvement Fund Repair and
Maintenance of Traffic Control Devices (104-54620).
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Consent Agenda Item 402
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission authorize the City Manager to
exceed the $12,500 purchasing limit to perform whatever repairs to the Edgmon
A venue/S.R. 419 traffic signal are necessary by piggybacking off of Seminole County
contract #IFB-3110-05/GMG with Chinchor Electric and to authorize any
supplemental appropriations necessary from the Transportation Improvement Fund to
fund these repairs prior to reimbursement from the damaging party. Costs are
estimated at $20,000 but could be higher is subsurface damage exists.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
Repair authorization will be initiated upon approval. The signal is functioning in the
interim.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
COMMISSION ACTION:
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