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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0416.000 2010-2012William P. Kenoi Mayor October 5, 2011 County of Hawaii Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2103 • Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 (808) 961-8234 • Fax (808) 961-8569 Dominic Yagong, Council Chair and Members of the Hawaii County Council Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Re: Capital Budget Nancy E. Crawford Director Deanna S. Sako Deputy Director C) o —1 — 1 --C —4 V1 CD —< rn A o -- Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance adding the Traffic Calming Improvements — District 9 project for $46,700 to the Capital Budget. The project proposes to use Fair Share funding to construct traffic calming improvements on adjacent roadways to neighborhood schools in District 9. These funds will allow the construction and installation of flashing lights and reduced speed limits in designated school zones and marked crosswalks. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Warren H.W. Lee, Director of the Department of Public Works at 961 -8324. Nancy Crawford Director of Finance Enc. cc: Public Works 5•1 1 l'a3) Comm. No. Ref. To: FG Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Ref. Date MT 5 2011 Form #: B -52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: Public Works DATE: October 4, 2011 STAFF CONTACT: Ronald L. Thiel PHONE: 961 -8853 A. REQUEST: Amend Ordinance 11 -60, the Capital Budget by adding an appropriation for: Traffic Calming Improvements for District 9 $ 46,780.00 B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): The project proposes to use Fair Share funding to construct traffic calming improvements on adjacent roadways to neighborhood schools in District 9. These funds will allow the construction and installation of flashing lights and reduced speed limits in designated school zones and marked crosswalks. These areas are experiencing high speed traffic and pedestrian conflicts during parent drop off and parent pick up activities accompanying school related activities. SIGNED: partment Head DATE: E015/t County of Hawai'i PROJECT DATA /FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT Fiscal Year 2011 to 2012 1. DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION: Public Works - Traffic Division 2. DATE: 8/24/2011 3. PROJECT NAME: Traffic Calming Improvements for District 9 4. SUBMITTER: Ronald L. Thiel, P.E. 5. COUNCIL BENEFIT DISTRICT(S): 9 6. TMK /JUDICIAL: District 9 7. LOCATION (COUNCIL DISTRICT): 9 8. TOTAL COUNTY FUNDS NEEDED THIS FY: $46,780 9. CAPITAL PROJECT ELIGIBIILTY (List Criteria): (2) Improvement of roadway infrastructure 10. PROJECT /PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Construction of various Traffic Calming Improvements including establishing school zones. Items to include flashing lights, pedestrian flashing lights and "Hawk" signals, smart signs, signs, striping, speed humps, speed tables, roundabouts, chicanes, chokers, geometrics alteration, etc. 11. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION & OUTCOME(S) (List all that apply): Project will serve to slow traffic speed and protect pedestrian through residential neighborhoods and school zones. 12. LONG RANGE PLANS /COMMUNITY VALUES: Increase school zone and pedestrian awareness together with reducing speeds and increasing safety 13. COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS REQ'D? NO —1I IDESCRIBE7-1I 14. LEGAL MADATE? (Y /N) NO 15. IMPACT ON OPERATIONAL BUDGET: Projects will reduce the severity and number of pedestrian, school children and vehicle crashes due to speeding and risky driver behavior. This reduction in crashes will reduce operational costs associated with a Police and EMS response, as well as costs associated with potential lav suits against the County. 16. SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS (List all that apply): (5) Promotes Health and Safety by designating school zones and providing marked crosswalks for pedestrians and school children. 17. PROJECT READINESS (List all that apply):Preliminary design complete. Installation installed within one year. 18. EXPENDITURE PHASING (X $1000): Nrior tunas Received I nIs rY 11 -11 Request FY 12 -13 FY 13 -14 FY 14 -15 FY 15 -16 FY 16 -17 rseyona b Years TOTAL: Planning Land Acquisition Design /Survey Construction 46,780 $46,780 TOTAL: $46,780 $46,780 19. 0 & M COSTS (x $1000): 20. FUNDING SOURCE (x $1000): Cty G.O. Bond /Other State Revolving Fund State CIP Federal (including ARRA - Stimulus) Private (Grants) CBA (Fair Share /Park Dedication, etc) 46,780 $46,780 TOTAL: $46,780 I_ $46,780