DATE: April 25, 2015
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
David Parker, City Engineer
Paul Holzen, Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Consideration of Resolution 2015-29, A Resolution to Finalize the Design, Alignment and Funding associated with the Sidewalk Construction along Murfreesboro Road (SR 96 East) Pinkerton Park to Mack Hatcher Parkway Project (04/23/15 CIC 4-0; 5/12/15 WS).
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) with information concerning Resolution 2015-29, A Resolution to finalize the Design, Alignment and Funding associated with sidewalk construction along Murfreesboro Road (SR 96 East) Pinkerton Park to Mack Hatcher Parkway Project.
Background
As part of Resolution 2014-13, A Resolution to Adopt the Funding Plan for the FYI 2014-2018 CIP (Capital Investment Program) the Board approved $550,300 for a sidewalk project from Pinkerton Park to Mack Hatcher Parkway along Hwy 96 East. On February 19, 2015 and March 4, 2015 public meetings were held to obtain feedback from affected residents and the general public. The project was well supported with the majority of citizens in favor of the project. Area residents requested consideration of the following items:
1) Replace the sidewalk with a multi-use trail to accommodate pedestrians and bicycles.
2) Add bike lanes to both sides of the roadway.
3) Add streetscape elements to the project.
The cost associated with adding bike lanes and streetscape elements into the project would significantly increase the scope and cost associated with this project. Staff does not support these requests due to the financial impact they would have on the project.
Staff presented the following options to the Capital Investment Committee (CIC) of the BOMA on April 23, 2015, to initiate dialog from the BOMA to discuss and set the final typical section and sidewalk alignment for the ...
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