HomeMy WebLinkAbout26. 21-251MAY 11, 2021 21-251 ORDINANCE
FIRST READING
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PURPOSE: APPROVE CLOSURE OF WASHINGTON AVENUE FROM
BOWEN STREET TO HAZEL STREET
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE
TO SECTION 25-23 OF THE OSHKOSH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO STREETS
TO REMAIN OPEN TO TRAFFIC DURING THE COURSE OF EXCAVATION WORK.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to make permanent repairs on the water service lateral
within the public right-of-way at 901 Washington Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code Section 25-23 requires a
passageway of not less than ten (10) feet in the travelled portion of the street to remain open
on various streets within the City of Oshkosh, including Washington Avenue from Bowen
Street to Hazel Street; and
WHEREAS, a variance from the terms of section 25-23 to close Washington Avenue
for the purpose of providing a safe and secure working environment for the construction
crew, operators, and the general public will be necessary; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated work will be done the week of May 24th and the closure
is anticipated for a period of one to two (1-2) days; and
NOW, THEREFORE the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh do ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1. Water Distribution Division is hereby granted a variance from the
provisions of Section 25-23 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code to close Washington
Avenue from Bowen Street to Hazel Street for the permanent repair of the water service
lateral located at 901 Washington Avenue subject to the following conditions:
MAY 11, 2021 21-251 ORDINANCE
CONT’D
A. Water Distribution Division shall provide all necessary and required
signage for the closure of the street and detour of traffic.
B. Water Distribution Division shall at least seven (7) days prior to the
anticipated closure provide notice to the Department of Public Works and
install advance warning signs for motorists.
C. Water Distribution Division shall work to minimize the effects of the street
closure upon emergency services and the public.
D. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to take such other action
as may be necessary and appropriate in consultation with the Police and Fire
Chiefs of the City of Oshkosh to protect the health, safety and welfare of the
citizens.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, publication and placement of the appropriate temporary signage indicating the
closure.
SECTION 3. Publication Notice. Please take notice that the City of Oshkosh enacted
ordinance #21-251 APPROVE CLOSURE OF WASHINGTON AVENUE FROM BOWEN
STREET TO HAZEL STREET on May 11, 2021. The ordinance allows the temporary
closure of Washington Avenue from Bowen Street to Hazel Street for the permanent repair
of the water service lateral located at 901 Washington Avenue. Advance notice of the
closure to motorists will be provided.
The full text of the ordinance may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 215
Church Avenue and through the City’s website at www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us. Clerk’s phone:
920-236-5011.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Steven M. Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works
DATE: May 6, 2021
RE: Approve Closure of Washington Avenue from Bowen Street to Hazel Street
BACKGROUND
In March, the Water Distribution Division temporarily repaired a water service lateral leak on the public
side of the service at 901 Washington Avenue. This was only temporarily repaired due to the weather at
that time. The Water Distribution Division would like to permanently repair this water service at this
time. Section 25-23 of the Municipal Code of the City of Oshkosh requires Washington Avenue to remain
open during excavation.
It is anticipated that it will take one to two (1 – 2) days to complete this work. The street will be
temporarily patched upon completion of the lateral replacement. The permanent pavement patch will
be completed at a later date, while open to traffic. The Water Distribution Division requests permission
to close Washington Avenue in front of the subject property in order to complete this water service repair,
while maintaining a safe and secure working environment for the construction crew, operators, and the
general public. This is not uncommon, given the equipment and work zone required for completion of
this work and the location of the water main in relation to the property and within the right-of-way.
A detour route will be posted for the duration of the work. Access to properties will be maintained for
the duration of the work or individual properties will be notified if driveway access will be restricted.
Advanced warning signs will be placed seven (7) days prior to the closure to warn drivers. It is
anticipated the work will be done the week of May 24th. However, the work may be delayed if other
emergencies occur.
ANALYSIS
Based on the excavation limits needed for the repair due to the water main being located on the far side
of Washington Avenue from the property, staff determined Washington Avenue needs to be closed to
traffic in order to maintain the safety of our workers and the general traveling public. The time frame
will be limited as much as possible to minimize the impact to the traveling public. Additionally, worker
safety and driver safety will be compromised during this work, if done under traffic.
Based on the timeframe requested by the Water Distribution Division, staff is recommending waiving
the rules and requests the Council adopts this ordinance on the first reading.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There are no fiscal impacts to this ordinance.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I recommend approval of the request to close Washington Avenue.
I also recommend waiving the rules and adopting this ordinance on the first reading.
Approved:
Mark A. Rohloff
City Manager
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