Submitted by: Dealon Lacroix
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Hyattsville Resolution 2025-03: Roadway Transfer: MD 208 (Hamilton Street)
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Suggested Action:
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I move that the Mayor and City Council introduce and adopt Hyattsville Resolution 2025-03, a Resolution whereby the City Council authorizes the City Administrator to execute the roadway transfer agreement for a segment of MD 208 (Hamilton Street) between the City of Hyattsville and Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration.
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Summary Background:
State Highway MD 208 (Hamilton Street) between Queens Chapel Road and 38th Avenue is an important roadway on a major City arterial that hosts critical City infrastructure and assets. Several Council members have been working with the City staff and state representatives for many years to identify areas of safe crossing, improved lighting, sidewalks, and bike lane infrastructure. Some of these priorities were outlined in the 2018 Transportation Study and the 2017 - 2021 Community Sustainability Plan.
The City Council authorized the City Administrator to begin negotiations for the roadway transfer and the development of conceptual plans for future improvements. State highway representatives ensured most of the utility systems and road repair work was prioritized and completed prior to transfer. The City staff is now working to determine other safety enhancements that can be prioritized in future years upon transfer.
The roadway transfer process was initiated in April of 2023 and the City received a draft roadway transfer agreement in January 2025. This transfer agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as to legal sufficiency. The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement and confirmed its legal sufficiency.
While the Council authorized the City Administrator to enter into the agreement via Motion #HCC-241-FY25 on February 18, 2025, the City Attorney has since recommended that Council adopt a formal resolution to clearly authorize the execution of this agreement. For this reason, the item is returning to Council for consideration and approval.
Next Steps:
Upon Council approval of the resolution, the City Administrator will execute the roadway transfer agreement.
Fiscal Impact:
TBD- The City will plan for sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes and other infrastructure improvements which will have a fiscal impact. Maintenance and repair costs will also have a long term fiscal impact. The city will pursue grant funding for infrastructure improvements.
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend Support. The City has identified and requested safety enhancements for the past 5 years. The transfer is even more time sensitive with the upgraded Park and the new Police and Public Safety HQ. The City will make the necessary improvements as funding becomes available.
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
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