HomeMy WebLinkAbout28. 19-346 JUNE 11, 2019 19-346 ORDINANCE
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PURPOSE: APPROVE CLOSURE OF BOWEN STREET, WISCONSIN STREET,
WEST IRVING AVENUE, AND WEST SOUTH PARK AVENUE
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, 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 one-way streets such as Bowen
Street, Wisconsin Street, West Irving Avenue, and West South Park Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Water Distribution Division has requested full closure of a portion of
Bowen Street adjacent to 828 Bowen Street, Wisconsin Street adjacent to 1027 Wisconsin
Street, West Irving Avenue adjacent to 421 West Irving Avenue, and West South Park
Avenue adjacent to 45 West South Park Avenue for replacement of lead water service
laterals; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary therefore to grant a variance from the terms of section 25-
23 for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated time to complete the work is two (2) weeks with
anticipated two (1-2) day closure on each street.
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 Bowen Street,
Wisconsin Street, West Irving Avenue, and West South Park Avenue at the locations noted
above for replacement of lead water service laterals subject to the following conditions:
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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 with the Police and Fire Departments
to minimize the effects of the street closure upon emergency services and the
public.
D. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve such closure
and detour route,with conditions as he/she may deem necessary, and 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 #19-346 APPROVE CLOSURE OF BOWEN STREET, WISCONSIN STREET,
WEST IRVING AVENUE, AND WEST SOUTH PARK AVENUE (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) on June 112019.
The ordinance allows the temporary closure of a portion of Bowen Street,Wisconsin Street,
West Irving Avenue, and West South Park Avenue for replacement of lead water service
laterals. Advance notice of the closure to motorists and installation of signage and detour
signage shall be provided during the closure.
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.
City
of
Oshkosh
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Co-/on Council
FROM: James Rabe,Director of Public Works �
DATE: June 6, 2019
RE: Approve Closure of Bowen Street, Wisconsin Street, West Irving Avenue, and
West South Park Avenue
BACKGROUND
At their March 28,2017 meeting, the Common Council approved the creation of Section 20-13 of
the Municipal Code of the City of Oshkosh pertaining to the replacement of lead water services.
Section 20-13 of the Municipal Code of the City of Oshkosh requires that if either the public or the
private side of a lead water service lateral is replaced, the other half of the service lateral must be
replaced within 180 days.
The property owners at 676 Bowen Street, 828 Bowen Street, 838 Bowen Street, 1027 Wisconsin
Street, 421 West Irving Avenue, and 45 West South Park Avenue have replaced the private side
of their lead water service laterals. In an effort to reduce costs to the rate payers of the Water
Utility, Water Distribution staff will complete the replacement of the public portion of the lead
service lateral. Section 25-23 of the Municipal Code of the City of Oshkosh requires these streets to
remain open during excavation.
It is anticipated that it will take two (2) weeks to complete the work at all of the locations. It is
anticipated that each street closure will last for one to two(1—2)days to complete the replacement
of the public-side water service. 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 dose these streets in front of
the subject properties in order to complete these water service replacements, 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 properties.
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Detour routes will be posted for the duration of the work at each location utilizing approved
truck routes. We recognize that local, non-commercial traffic will identify and use different
routes around the construction area. Access to all properties will be maintained for the duration
of the work. Advanced warning signs will be placed seven(7) days prior to the closure to warn
drivers.
ANALYSIS
Based on the excavation limits needed for the repair due to the water main being located on the
far side of the street from the properties, staff determined the streets 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. 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.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no fiscal impacts to this ordinance.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I recommend approval of the request to close Bowen Street, Wisconsin Street, West Irving
Avenue,and West South Park 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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