DATE: August 27, 2019
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Paul Holzen, Director of Engineering
Jonathan Marston, Assistant Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Consideration of Resolution 2019-92, “A Resolution to Select the Pedestrian Improvements Design Concept for the Lewisburg Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project”. (9/24/19 WS)
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning Resolution 2019-92
Background
On August 13, 2019, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved Resolution 2019-68, “A Resolution to Adopt the Project List for the FY 2019-2028 CIP (Capital Investment Program)”. Lewisburg Ave Sidewalk Improvements was included in the approved Capital Investment Plan at an estimated cost of $1,162,260 (Option 1). Prior to proceeding with the design of the project staff wanted to obtain formal direction on the limits and scope associated with the project. City staff has developed 4 options for Board consideration.
Financial Impact
Option 1 - $1,162,260
Option 2 - $2,100,000
Option 3 - $3,400,000
Option 4 - $5,000,000
Recommendation
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Staff recommends proceeding with Option 1 or 3.
Option 2 is not recommended due to the one pedestrian crossing of CSX right-of-way. If the Board wants to cross CSX right-of-way we should include pedestrian improvements on both sides of the road due to long permitting and construction cost associated with CSX crossings.
Option 4 is not recommended to due to the potential of obtaining future funding through the Nashville Area MPO.