CONSENT AGENDA - Jean M. Keely, City Engineer
Title
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH ANOKA COUNTY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL PAINTING AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS (ACHD PROJECT C.P. 17-09-00)
Background
The City of Blaine and Anoka County agreed jointly to paint traffic signals at various intersections in the City based on existing traffic signal agreements. Staff has reviewed the condition of the paint on the signal systems that the City is required to maintain and the following are recommended to be painted.
The projected date and intersections are as follows:
• 2018 - University Avenue at TH 10 Ramp South
• 2019 - University Avenue at TH 10 Ramp North
• 2020 - TH 65 at 93rd Avenue
Anoka County has prepared plans and specifications for this Project. Anoka County shall call for bids and the acceptance of all bid proposals. Anoka County has prepared a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) based on their cost participation policy. The City is being asked to pay 100% of the actual traffic signal painting cost estimated to be $10,000 per signal system (intersection). The grand total estimate over three years is $30,000.
Recommendation
By motion, authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for the traffic signal painting at the three listed intersections from 2018 thru 2020.