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Joint resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Civiltech Engineering, Inc., Itasca, Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services to construct a railroad pedestrian crossing and connecting existing sidewalk at Aptakisic Road and the Wisconsin Central Railroad crossing at a maximum cost of services described as $74,785, appropriating $90,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety funds, and designated as Section 12-00088-20-RR.
Staff Summary
· Non-Motorized Travel 2014 - Aptakisic Road at the Wisconsin Central Railroad: Consultant Agreement and Appropriation.
· The 2009/10 Non-Motorized Travel Study identified priority gaps for pedestrian facilities along County Highways.
· A pedestrian facility adjacent to Aptakisic Road, crossing the Wisconsin Central Railroad, will be constructed and will connect the existing pedestrian facilities that are located on both sides of the railroad.
· FY2013 Rail-Highway Safety Program funding in the amount of $250,000 has been identified for the construction of this project.
· In accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, the recommended firm is Civiltech Engineering, Inc.
· This resolution authorizes the execution of a professional services agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc., Itasca, Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services and appropriates $90,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety funds.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, non-motorized travel on the County highway system affects the safety and welfare of the motoring public; and
WHEREAS, non-motorized travel on the County highway system is increasing as the county becomes more urbanized; and
WHEREAS, Aptakisic Road, County Highway 33, is a designated route on the County highway system; and
WHEREAS, the 2009/2010 Non-Motorized Travel Study identified this location as a construction priority gap; and
WHEREAS, it is advisable that a consulting engineering firm be...
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