HomeMy WebLinkAbout10. 20-434 OCTOBER 27, 2020 20-434 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: ACCEPT GIFT OF RECTANGULAR RAPIDLY FLASHING
BEACONS & ASSOCIATED SIGNAGE FROM WINNEBAGO
COUNTY AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER TO BE
USED FOR CROSSWALKS ON SOUTH WASHBURN STREET
AND WEST 9TH AVENUE
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, Winnebago County wishes to make a donation to install rectangular
rapidly flashing pedestrian beacons and associated signage at the crosswalks associated
with the roundabout at South Washburn Street and West 9th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the donation is consistent with the City's Gift Policy in that it is a
municipal improvement, suitable for the location and may assist pedestrians to cross
safely in this area; and
WHEREAS, the City's Gift Policy allows the City to take on future maintenance
costs related to a gift upon consideration of the community's need or desire for the
donation; the ease of maintenance and repair; and whether the annual maintenance cost
is so low as to be negligible; and
WHEREAS, city staff has evaluated the proposed donation and has determined
that the utility and maintenance costs may be absorbed into the current electric division
operating budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED,by the Common Council of
the City of Oshkosh that the City accepts with gratitude and appreciation the generous
donation from Winnebago County of funds to acquire rectangular rapidly flashing
pedestrian beacons and associated signs and equipment for placement at the crosswalks
associated with the roundabout at South Washburn Street and West 9th Avenue and that
the proper City officials are authorized and directed to take those steps necessary to
accept this donation and to properly maintain such donation during its useful life.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jim Collins, Transportation Director
DATE: October 23, 2020
RE: Accept gift of rectangular rapidly flashing beacons (RRFBS) from Winnebago County
Aging and Resource Center to be used for the crosswalks on south Washburn and West 9w
Avenue.
BACKGROUND
Over the years, Winnebago County ADRC members have been interested in upgrading the
visibility and safety of the crosswalks at roundabouts particularly those on Washburn Street. These
crosswalks were installed along with the construction of the roundabouts and meet all current design
standards and include features such as refuge islands; additionally, the city added pedestrian flags a
few years ago.
ANALYSIS
The city gets frequent requests for upgraded pedestrian crossings with flashers especially at
the roundabouts. We evaluate the requests based on several criteria including: frequency
and number of pedestrian crossings, benefit to the public and budgetary impact. Installing
RRFBs at all the roundabouts makes some sense however; we have been unable to do so due
to limited budgets and high costs. It is also questionable as to how effective the RRFBs are.
However, Winnebago County ADRC has agreed to fund RRFBs at this location based on the
potential benefits to their clientele and others.
FISCAL IMPACT
Winnebago County will fund all the equipment and supplies for this project which are
estimated at $65,000. The city will provide the labor to install and maintain these RRFBs.
This will ensure the RRFBs are uniform with others throughout the city.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend acceptance of this donation.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jim Collins, Transportation Director
Approved:
Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 http://www.d.oshkosh.wWs