HomeMy WebLinkAbout16. 21-359JULY 13, 2021 21-359 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FUNDING FOR JACKSON STREET
MULTIMODAL TRAFFIC SAFETY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
($100,000.00)
INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Common Council approved funds in 2021 Capital Improvement
Programs for public improvements to be undertaken as part of the Great Neighborhoods
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council approved $90,000.00 of Great Neighborhoods
Program funds for Jackson Street Multimodal Traffic Safety Plan Implementation on
April 13, 2021; and
WHEREAS, an additional $100,000.00 is required for the Jackson Street
Multimodal Safety Plan Implementation due to the bids received; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending the following activities and/or improvements
be undertaken with 2021 CIP funds of the Great Neighborhoods Program which includes:
Jackson Street Multimodal Traffic Safety Plan Implementation $100,000
$100,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that funded activities/improvements of the Great Neighborhoods Program, as
noted above are hereby approved in the amount of $100,000.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to take those steps necessary to implement said program. Money for this
purpose is hereby appropriated from: Acct No. 323-0740-7216-63016 – Great
Neighborhoods.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Alexa Naudziunas, Associate Planner - Planning Services
DATE: July 8, 2021
RE: Approve Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Programs Funding for
Jackson Street Multimodal Traffic Safety Plan Implementation ($100,000.00)
BACKGROUND
The Great Neighborhoods Program provides residents the opportunity to originate projects that
enhance quality of life through strategic improvements to the public realm. Projects are intended
to improve the image, market, and physical conditions of Oshkosh neighborhoods. Staff provided
recognized neighborhood associations and groups pursuing healthy neighborhoods the
opportunity to apply for funding to support capital improvement projects within their
neighborhoods. Staff is following Common Council guidance in order to implement the Jackson
Corridor Safety Study. Staff anticipates more project proposals to be submitted for Common
Council review in August 2021.
A description of last year’s projects and the current status is listed below for your review.
Previous Projects Status
1. Hikers Park Improvements (Sawyer-Paine Neighborhood) In-Progress
2. Bus Shelter (River East Neighborhood) Complete
For the 2021 funding cycle, the Common Council approved $175,000 within the City’s Capital
Improvement Program for the Great Neighborhoods Program.
ANALYSIS
In 2019, Common Council approved funding to contract with Ayres Associates and RDG Planning
& Design to conduct the Jackson Street Multimodal Traffic Safety and Quality of Life Study. The
study was completed and adopted by Common Council at the end of 2020. In April 2021, Common
Council approved $90,000 towards plan implementation. Costs were higher than anticipated after
the bid opened and staff is requesting an additional $100,000 to implement the project.
Projects Recommended:
1. Jackson Safety Design Implementation $100,000.00
At the December 8, 2020 meeting, Common Council approved the implementation plan for the
Jackson Street Multimodal Traffic Safety & Quality of Life Study. Common Council provided staff
with guidance to move forward with implementation for 2021. The project area is from Church
Avenue to Murdock Avenue and includes installing speed boards and restriping to promote
pedestrian safety and reduce speeding.
FISCAL IMPACT
Total Great Neighborhoods Funding Available $265,000.00
Previous Great Neighborhoods Funding Approved for Plan Implementation ($ 90,000.00)
Additional 2021 Great Neighborhoods Funding Request (Jackson Street Only) ($100,000.00)
Total Remaining 2021 CIP Dollars/Pending Applications and Council Action $ 75,000.00
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Program funding
in the amount of $100,000.00 in the Great Neighborhoods Account (0323-0740-7216-63016).
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Alexa Naudziunas Mark Rohloff
Associate Planner - Planning Services City Manager