HomeMy WebLinkAbout19. 16-132MARCH 22, 2016 16-132 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE 2016 PROGRAM FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW
SIDEWALK ON 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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South Park Avenue, north side from West 20 Avenue to South Koeller Street
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Steven M. Gohde, Assistant Director of Public WorksSM�I �
DATE: March 17, 2016
RE: 2016 Program for Construction of New Sidewalk on South Park Avenue
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 2016 program is proposed to install sidewalk and handicap ramps on the north side of South Park
Avenue from West 20th Avenue to South Koeller Street. This will provide sidewalk connection along S.T.H.
44 between South Koeller Street and West South Park Avenue, connecting Ripon Lane to the City's
sidewalk system. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has recommended a wider sidewalk be
installed in this area. Based on this request, Engineering staff recommends a six-foot (6') wide sidewalk
be installed. The six-foot (6') width leaves a ten-foot (10') wide terrace width for a majority of the length to
store snow and to allow for power poles and signs. Additionally, this width allows the grading to match the
existing ground elevation near the right-of-way lines to preserve drainage. A letter will be sent to abutting
property owners explaining the project and notifying them Common Council action will occur on April 12,
2016.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is included in the 2016 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.
Approved:
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Mark A. Rohloff
City Manager
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