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Approval of State Municipal Agreement for the design of North Avenue reconstruction from 95th Street to 73rd Street
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A. Issue
Approve a State Municipal Agreement (SMA) with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for City costs associated with the design of the reconstruction of North Avenue between 95th Street and 73rd Street.
B. Background and Discussion
Earlier this year, the Common Council approved an SMA with the DOT for the reconstruction of the North Avenue bridges on the Menomonee River (CC: Res R-23-17). That project includes the reconstruction of North Avenue between Met-To-Wee Lane and 95th Street.
Last year, we applied for DOT funding to reconstruct the next segment of North Avenue, from 95th Street to 73rd Street. DOT has awarded partial funding for our project with the opportunity to apply for the remainder of funding later this year.
In order to expedite this project, the DOT is willing to execute an SMA for the design phase now and do an additional SMA later, after construction funding is obtained. If we are approved for construction funding we will combine the bridge project with this North Avenue project into a single construction package, with construction anticipated in 2027.
C. Strategic Plan
Priority 2: Public Safety Goal 2, Proactively address pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety.
Priority 3: Infrastructure, Goal 2, Ensure the City's infrastructure supports public health through multimodal transportation and recreational opportunities.
D. Fiscal Impact
The total estimated cost of the roadway design is estimated at $1,011,966. The cost for the City funded items is estimated at $202,393. Funding for this project was not anticipated to occur this soon, therefore it was not included in our proposed 2023 Capital Improvements Plan. There are sufficient funds in the Capital Projects Fund balance to cover our share of the design cost. The fund will be repaid with funds from any 2023 capital project savings an...
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