Request for Council Action for Resolution 2003-58 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION

RESOLUTION: 2003-58

SUBJECT: Entering into a contract between the City of Lakewood and the Colorado Department of Transportation for the upgrade of the field traffic signal equipment connected to the master traffic signal computer system.

ADDRESS: N/A

RECOMMENDATION: Council authorize an agreement between the City of Lakewood and the Colorado Department of Transportation for the upgrade of field traffic signal equipment.

FUNDING SOURCE: N/A

SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER: In 1999, the City of Lakewood requested funding consideration from the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) for replacing traffic signal controllers and cabinets that were attached to the old computer system with new units that were compatible with the new system. The procedure is for DRCOG to approve the projects and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to administer the contract with the local agencies. The contract is 100% federally funded for the purchase of equipment. City forces will perform the installation. The first contract approved by Lakewood in 2000, provided an initial amount of $440,000. Amendment one to the contract in 2001 added $750,000 to bring the total to $1,190,000. Funding in the amount of $405,000 is being added in 2003. This brings the grand total for the project to $1,595,000. CDOT is requiring a new contract for the total amount. The traffic signal controllers and cabinets will be replaced on Kipling Parkway, Wadsworth Boulevard, Union Boulevard, Alameda Parkway, and Colfax Avenue.

RESOLUTION ADOPTION DATE: July 28, 2003

ORIGINATED BY: Public Works Department, Traffic Engineering Division

STAFF PERSON RESPONSIBLE: Jim Richey, Traffic Operations Manager, 303-987-7985

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Resolution 2003-58

SUBMITTED BY:
Richard J. Plastino, Director of Public Works

REVIEWED BY:
Joni Inman, Director Mayor and City Manager's Office
Michael J. Rock, City Manager