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MEMORANDUM
September 21,2005
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Application Authorization for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Funding
for City of Dubuque Traffic Signal Improvements Priority 2, 3, and 4 -
US 20 (Devon Drive to Menards)
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends City Council approval for the City of Dubuque
to submit an application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for Iowa Clean Air
Attainment Program funding for the City of Dubuque Traffic Signal Improvements
Priority 2,3, and 4 - US 20 (Devon Drive to Menards).
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
September 21, 2005
TO:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM:
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Application Authorization for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program
Funding for City of Dubuque Traffic Signal Improvements Priority
2,3, and 4 - US 20 (Devon Drive to Menards)
INTRODUCTION
The attached resolution provides the authorization for the City of Dubuque to
submit an application to the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) for
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) funding for City of Dubuque
Traffic Signal Improvements Priority 2, 3, and 4 - US 20 (Devon Drive to
Menards).
BACKGROUND
The City has held several discussions with Iowa DOT regarding improvements
with the City's traffic signal and ITS Program. The City and the Iowa DOT have
identified four components of its traffic system that warrant improvement.
These improvement projects have been prioritized and can be implemented
independently:
Priority 1 - Communications link from US 20 to Downtown
Priority 2 - Traffic Signal Control System (City Wide Traffic Control Software)
Priority 3 - Northwest Arterial communications (US 20 to Kohl's)
Priority 4 - Locust Street (at US 20 and at US 151/61 Intersections)
Further description of Priority 2,3 and 4 are as follows:
Priority 2
Priority 2 calls for the installation of a city wide traffic control system software and
hardware including master controller, system software, and the integration of
individual corridors to City Hall.
This provides the key common link to each individual signal system city-wide.
This system would greatly enhance the City's ability to monitor, control, change,
and evaluate traffic conditions on not just US 20 but for all future coordinated
corridors within the entire City.
Priority 3
Priority 3 provides for the same interconnect system for NW Arterial as was
accomplished for US 20. This system can take advantage of the connection
already made to City Hall and the conduit in place along the NW Arterial. This
work will allow for continuously monitoring and management of this dynamic
corridor's operations.
Priority 4
Locust Street (at US 20 and at US 151/61 intersections)
Priority 4 includes a focus for critical intersections located near the Locust
Connector, which includes the three intersections on Locust Street at Charter,
US 20 and the Locust Connector. It will also include connecting the two
intersections on US 151/61 at the Locust Connector and Jones Street. This work
will provide remote monitoring capabilities and will extend the traffic signal
interconnect back to City Hall.
On March 7, 2005, the City Council approved Priority 1. This included the
continuous collection of traffic volume data, intersection reports, video
monitoring, and overall control for signal retiming. Given the congestion, grades,
and length of this corridor, staff has found that it is extremely difficult to retime
signals and monitor performance.
The total cost for Priority 1 was $444,050. The City of Dubuque's proposed
match for this project is $183,678 (or 41 %) which will install the fiber conduit on
its intended route. Future budgeted fiber optic conduit projects will be used
towards this match. The fiber optic conduit in these future projects follows the
same path that is necessary to fulfill the City's match for this ICAAP grant.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City submit an application to the Iowa Department of
Transportation for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program funding for City of
Dubuque Traffic Signal Improvements Priority 2, 3, and 4 - US 20 (Devon Drive
to Menards).
BUDGET IMPACT
The summary of the estimated project cost is as follows:
Priority 2 $177,100.00
Traffic Signal Control System (City
Wide Traffic Control Software)
Priority 3 $154,994.00
Northwest Arterial Communications
(US 20 to Kohl's)
Priority 4 $235,511.00
Locust Street (at US 20 and at US
151/61 Intersections)
TOTAL PROJECT COST $567,605.00
The funding for Priority 2, 3, and 4 is as follows:
City Funding (20%)
ICAAP Funding
$113,521.00
454.084.00
$567,605.00
Total Priority 2,3, and 4 Cost
The City's portion of Priority 2, 3, and 4 will be covered under the following
Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs):
Traffic Master Controller (CIP 3501682)
Traffic Signal Interconnect Replacement
(CIP 3001266)
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
$ 43,992.00
247,544.00
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the
filing of an application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for Iowa
Clean Air Attainment Program funds for City of Dubuque Traffic Signal
Improvements Priority 2, 3, and 4 - US 20 (Devon Drive to Menards).
cc: Roger Walton, PE -Iowa Department of Transportation
Dawn Lang, Budget Director
Don Vogt, Public Works Director
Chris Kohlmann, Information Services Manager
David Ness, PE
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RESOLUTION NO. 455-05
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IOWA CLEAN AIR
ATTAINMENT PROGRAM (ICAAP) FUNDING OF CITY OF DUBUQUE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS PRIORITY 2, 3, AND 4 (US 20 - DEVON
DRIVE TO MENARD'S)
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has made funds
available for projects to reduce vehicle emissions; and
Whereas, delay along the US Highway 20 and IA 32 (Northwest Arterial) causes
traffic congestion, which produces excessive levels of vehicle emissions; and
Whereas, City of Dubuque Traffic Signal Improvements Priority 2, 3, and 4 (US
20 - Devon Drive to Menards) has been developed which will reduce congestion and
vehicle emissions along the Highway 20 Corridor in Dubuque; and
Whereas, the Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Funds will be required to
complete said traffic for City of Dubuque Traffic Signal Improvements Priority 2, 3, and 4
(US 20 - Devon Drive to Menards).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT:
1. Staff is authorized to submit an application to the Iowa Department of
Transportation for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program funds.
2. Staff is authorized to file any additional documentation that is required by the
Iowa Department of Transportation.
3. The City agrees to maintain and operate City of Dubuque Traffic Signal
Improvements Priority 2, 3, and 4 (US 20 - Devon Drive to Menards) for
public use during the project's useful life if funding is approved.
4. The City of Dubuque, Iowa agrees to commit the necessary $113,521.00 of
the total cost of $567,605.00 for project implementation.
5. That the Mayor is authorized to sign the necessary application form and
subsequent grant contracts with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of October
,2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk