Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution approves plans and specifications and authorizes the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the Annual Construction and Reconstruction of Concrete Sidewalk and Incidental Curb and Gutter Work Ordered by the Common Council. The total estimated cost of the project is $1,980,000. Funding is available in Munis projects #14815 ($1,910,000) and #14820 ($70,000). Funds were made available by the Capital Budget Amendment approved by Legistar File #81979, passed by the Finance Committee on February 26, 2024. No additional appropriation is required.
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Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the Annual Construction and Reconstruction of Concrete Sidewalk and Incidental Concrete Curb and Gutter Work Ordered by the Common Council (District 11).
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PREAMBLE
The Common Council adopted a plan in 1996 to repair defective sidewalk throughout the City on a ten-year cycle. The plan was updated in 2002, 2012, and 2022 to reflect the completed work and to incorporate the reconstituted aldermanic districts. The 11th Aldermanic District has been scheduled for repairs in 2024.
Offset, settled or badly cracked sidewalk sections are replaced with this program. Costs for the improvement of sidewalk are funded solely by the City in accordance with the City of Madison Policy for the Assessment of Street Improvements. The program is also used to install curb ramps at intersections. Curb ramps are funded solely by the City. Additionally, in an effort to make Madison Metro Transit bus stops ADA compliant, multiple locations will be improved by adding concrete boarding pads. Bus pads are funded solely by the City.
BE IT RESOLVED,
1) That the plans and specifications for the Annual Construction and Reconstruction of Concrete Sidewalk and Incidental Concrete Curb and Gutter Work Ordered (District 11) by the Common Council, be and are hereby approved.
2) Tha...
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