Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution approves plans and specifications for the Autumn Ridge Pedestrian and Bicycle Path (Munis project # 11859). The total estimated project cost is $6,209,300.16. The City applied for and received $2,520,000 in federal funding for the project. The remaining project costs will be paid through local funds. The 2023 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) planned for local funding in 2024. This was included in Engineering’s 2024 capital budget request and would need to be included in the 2024 adopted capital budget to be appropriated.
In addition, the resolution authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements for the project, including agreements with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation, MG&E, AT&T, and Charter.
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Approving Plans & Specifications For the Autumn Ridge Ped/Bike Bridge Project (Milwaukee St to Ziegler Rd) and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreements with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Project. (3rd AD)
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WHEREAS,
The City is proposing to improve install a new pedestrian and bicycle path from Milwaukee Street to Ziegler Road. The project includes a new ped/bike overpass bridge over State Highway 30. The path will be constructed as 10’ wide and lighting will be installed along the route. The City applied for Federal Funding with the Surface Transportation Program - Urban and the project received approval for $2,520,000 in federal funding.
The project will be constructed under a contract let by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and a project Agreement with WisDOT will be required for funding, oversight and construction. The proposed project is planned for construction in the years 2024 & 2025.
The City of Madison and the WisDOT propose to enter into an agreement for construction and cost sharing of the proposed project. The basis for cost sharing participation is as follows:
1) Design Engineering: All design-engineering costs necessitated by the street reconstruction are 100% Local Funding.
2) Local Utilities: The City shall pay for 100% of the cost of installing or adjusting new water and sanitary sewer mains. The City assumes full responsibility for the design, installation, testing and operation of the sanitary sewer and water system. Each affected local municipality shall pay for 100% of the costs for installing or adjusting new or existing local utilities.
3) Street Improvements: The WisDOT shall pay approximately 60% of the costs up to the cap limit for pavement, concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer, street lights, traffic signals, drive aprons, base material, sidewalk as needed, terrace restoration and all other necessary street improvements for completion of the project, through administration of Federal funding. Federal Funds are limited to $2,520,000; any costs over this limit will be funded by the City of Madison.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the plans & specifications in the Report of the Board of Public Works and the Report of the City Engineer for the above named improvement be and are hereby approved.
2. That the City requests WisDOT to advertise the project.
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to accept dedication of lands and/or easements from the Developer/Owner for public improvements located outside of existing public fee title or easement right-of-ways.
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with MG&E, AT&T, Charter for cost sharing of the project.
4. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the project.