City of Hyattsville - File #: HCC-171-FY22

• File #: HCC-171-FY22
• Version: 1
• Type: Consent Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/29/2021
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 12/20/2021
• Final action: 12/20/2021
• Title: Hamilton Street/MD 208 Corridor Improvement Concepts
• Sponsors: City Administrator
• Indexes: Contract, Purchase

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/20/2021	1	City Council

Submitted by: Hal Metzler

Submitting Department: Public Works

Agenda Section: Consent

Item Title:

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Hamilton Street/MD 208 Corridor Improvement Concepts

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Suggested Action:

recommendation

I move that the Mayor and Council authorize an expenditure to Pennoni not to exceed $100,000 for the development of preliminary designs, engineering studies, development of concept plans, and other work as required as part of negotiations for improvements to, and the possible transfer of ownership of, Hamilton Street from the State of Maryland to the City of Hyattsville, under their existing contract. In addition, the City Treasurer is authorized to adjust FY22 DPW budget appropriations as required to facilitate this expenditure.

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Summary Background:

Per Council discussion and motion at the regular meeting on October 4^th, 2021, City staff began discussions with Maryland Department of Transportation - State Highway Administration (SHA) about the possible transfer of ownership of MD 208 (Hamilton St) from 38^th Avenue to Queen’s Chapel Road (MD 500) from the State of Maryland to the City of Hyattsville. During these discussions it was determined that the City of Hyattsville would develop several concepts for improvements to sidewalks, other pedestrian safety measures, and other in-road treatments to improve the corridor. Some of these treatments may be performed by SHA before a possible transfer of ownership, others may be completed by the City with SHA funding, and some maybe completed by the City after a transfer of ownership is complete. Pennoni has an existing contract with the City to provide on-call traffic engineering and this would be an addition to that contract.

Next Steps:

Issue Purchase Order and begin sidewalk analysis and concept designs.

Fiscal Impact:

$100,000

City Administrator Comments:

Updates will come back to the Council early next year.  We will provide greater clarity on requirements and cost estimates for road transfer.  We will also provide concept drawings of initial upgrades and roadway modifications. 

Community Engagement:

Community meetings will be held to solicit input of residents at several times during this process.

Strategic Goals:

Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community

Legal Review Required?

N/A