Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Memorandum of Understanding with Prince George’s County for Replacement of the Traffic Signal at Adelphi Road and Wells Boulevard
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Suggested Action:
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I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to execute a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Prince George’s County for the replacement of the traffic signal at Adelphi Road and Wells Boulevard and authorize an expenditure not to exceed $125,000.00 for the City’s portion of the costs.
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Summary Background:
For many years residents and City staff have been reporting failures of and safety issues with the traffic signal at Adelphi Road and Wells Boulevard. This signal is the main entrance and exit from the University Hills neighborhood. Prince George’s County recently redesigned this intersection and reached out the City staff as well as the Town of University Park staff to propose a cost share between the municipalities and the County. Each municipality would provide 25% of the $500,000.00 estimate with the County providing the remaining 50%. Construction is estimated to begin in July 2021 provided that the MOU is executed by March 1, 2021. The Traffic Signal construction would coincide with the completion of the Wells Blvd/Pkwy Green Street project and be the final element of the University Hill Road Reconstruction Project.
Next Steps:
Construction of the Wells Blvd. and Adelphi Road traffic signal upgrade will commence early summer with City Council approval of the MOU.
Fiscal Impact:
$125,000.00
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend Support
Community Engagement:
Numerous community meetings have been held with the University Hills residents to discuss the many issues with the signal as well as discuss the road and sidewalk work over the past 6+ years.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
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