HomeMy WebLinkAbout29. 21-321JUNE 8, 2021 21-321 ORDINANCE
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PURPOSE: APPROVE CLOSURE OF WISCONSIN STREET FROM CHURCH
AVENUE TO WEST IRVING AVENUE AND WEST IRVING
AVENUE FROM JACKSON STREET TO WISCONSIN 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 spot repair and remove a hazardous “hump” that has
formed near the end of the asphalt pavement on Wisconsin Street and to install pavement
patches on West Irving 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 Wisconsin Street and Irving
Avenue; and
WHEREAS, a variance from the terms of section 25-23 to close Wisconsin Street and
West Irving 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 July 12th.
NOW, THEREFORE the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh do ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1. The Department of Public Works Streets Division is hereby granted a
variance from the provisions of Section 25-23 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code to
close Wisconsin Street from Church Avenue to West Irving Avenue and West Irving
Avenue from Jackson Street to Wisconsin Street for pavement repair subject to the
following conditions:
JUNE 8, 2021 21-321 ORDINANCE
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A. Street Division shall provide all necessary and required signage for the
closure of the street and detour of traffic.
B. Street Division shall at least seven (7) days prior to the anticipated closure
provide notice through the Department of Public Works construction
updates and install advance warning signs for motorists.
C. Street 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-XXX A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH TO
APPROVE CLOSURE OF WISCONSIN STREET FROM CHURCH AVENUE TO WEST
IRVING AVENUE AND WEST IRVING AVENUE FROM JACKSON STREET TO
WISCONSIN STREET on June 22,2021. The ordinance allows the temporary closure of
Wisconsin Street from Church Avenue to West Irving Avenue and West Irving Avenue
from Jackson Street to Wisconsin Street, for purposes of pavement repair. 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: James Rabe, Director of Public Works
DATE: June 3, 2021
RE: Approve Closure of Wisconsin Street from Church Avenue to West Irving Avenue and West Irving
Avenue from Jackson Street to Wisconsin Street
BACKGROUND
Pavement conditions on Wisconsin Street, just north of Church Avenue, warrant significant spot repair to remove a
hazardous “hump” that has formed near the end of the asphalt pavement. Pavement patches on West Irving Avenue,
between Wisconsin Street and Jackson Street, are required. In an effort to minimize impacts on the travelling public,
the Street Division of the Department of Public Works intends to conduct the repairs to both of these streets at the
same time.
Section 25-23 of the Municipal Code of the City of Oshkosh requires Wisconsin Street and Irving Avenue (from Elmwood
Avenue to Hazel Street) to remain open during excavation.
Detour routes will be posted for the duration of the work utilizing approved truck routes. We recognize that local,
non-commercial traffic will identify and use different routes around the construction area. 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 July 12th. However, the work may be delayed if other emergencies occur.
ANALYSIS
Based on the narrow street width and the excavation limits needed for the repairs, staff determined Wisconsin Street
and West Irving Avenue need 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.
It is anticipated that the work will be completed within a couple of days, depending on cooperative weather and other
emergencies that may occur. Additionally, worker safety and driver safety will be compromised during this work, if
done under traffic.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no fiscal impacts to this ordinance.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I recommend approval of the request to close Wisconsin Street and West Irving Avenue.
Approved:
Mark A. Rohloff
City Manager