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AUGUST 13, 2014 14-363 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVAL OF 2014 PROGRAM FOR NEW SIDEWALK ON
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WEST 20 AVENUE AND WEST SOUTH PARK AVENUE
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh as follows:
That sidewalks and handicap ramps be constructed according to the established
grade pursuant to Section 66.0907 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and the ordinances of the
City of Oshkosh on the following locations:
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Southeast quadrant of the West South Park Avenue (STH 44) and West 20
Avenue Intersection
Southeast quadrant of the West South Park Avenue (STH 44) and South
Koeller/Knapp Street Intersection
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ON THE WATER
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM:
Steven M. Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works Son
DATE:
August 7, 2014
RE:
2014 Program for Construction of New Sidewalk on Various Streets
BACKGROUND
Per State Statutes, the Common Council is required to pass a resolution which approves the locations
desired for the installation of new public sidewalk. The past emphasis for those installations has been
curb /gutter streets which are designated as arterials or collectors because of higher vehicular traffic
volumes.
ANALYSIS
The 2014 program is proposed to install sidewalk and handicap ramps in the southeast quadrant of the
West South Park Avenue (STH 44) and West 20th Avenue intersection and a handicap ramp in the
southeast quadrant of the West South Park Avenue (STH 44) and South Koeller Street/Knapp Street
intersection. The purpose of installing the ramps is to coordinate with the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation (WDOT). The WDOT will be upgrading the traffic signals at these intersections. By
placing the ramps now, the WDOT will install pedestrian signals with the new traffic signals. Future
projects will install other sidewalk sections to connect these intersections to other sidewalk in the City. I
have attached a copy of a letter sent to abutting property owners for reference. Property owners, who will
have an expense, have been notified that Common Council action will occur on August 12, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is included in the 2014 Capital Improvement Program. Property owners are charged for 100% of
the sidewalk construction expense abutting their land and the City pays for handicap ramp installations at
intersections.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I recommend approval of the resolution.
Appr ved:
Mark A. Rohloff
City Manager
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215 Church Avenue
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Oshkosh, Wisconsin City of Oshkosh
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July 11, 2014
American Investments, LLC
1585 West 20th Avenue
Oshkosh, WI 54902 -6676
Subject: 1585 West 201h Avenue/ Parcel No. 13 -2306 -4000
On August 12, 2014, the City of Oshkosh Common Council will consider installation of sidewalks
along a portion of the frontage of your property. The proposed sidewalk will only be installed at
the intersection to create pedestrian crossings at the intersection. The total length of the sidewalk
to be installed is estimated to be less than 150 feet. The City will construct, at no expense to the
property owner, two handicap ramps to connect the new sidewalk to the street. The Wisconsin
Department of Transportation will then perform traffic signal upgrades to include pedestrian
crossing signals.
This informational letter is being sent to you, as an affected property owner, prior to the Common
Council adopting a resolution ordering the completion of this construction. If this resolution is
approved, another notice will be sent which gives you a deadline to install the sidewalk with a
licensed contractor of your choice. Most property owners ignore this notice and let the City's
contractor install the sidewalk. There is no penalty if you choose to let the City build the sidewalk,
You only pay for the sidewalk constructed along the frontage of your property. The August 12th
meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the 4"` floor of City Hall. You may
appear and voice your opinion on the proposed installation of sidewalk at the Common Council
meeting. If you have questions about the proposed sidewalk construction, please call Assistant
Director of Public Works, Steve Gohde, or Civil Engineer Supervisor, Pete Gulbronson, at the
Engineering Division Office at (920)236 -5065.
Sincerely,
David C. Patek, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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cc: Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
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