Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Trip Hazard Mitigation
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting for the evaluation and removal of trip hazards along various sidewalk throughout the City. An expenditure not to exceed $35,000 is authorized.
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Summary Background:
As infrastructure ages there is wear and tear as well as movement that can be caused by water, ice, tree roots, or other changes in the ground. When it comes to sidewalks this frequently causes sections of the sidewalk to move, usually sinking or heaving, relative to neighboring sections of the sidewalk. Sometimes it causes sections of the sidewalk to crack or buckle. All of this sidewalk motion causes trip hazards. Sometimes the hazard is so severe that it requires replacing the section of sidewalk, though most of the time the concrete can be cut to eliminate the hazard. Trip hazard cutting has the benefit of being cheaper and faster than replacing the sidewalk sections while reducing the risk to pedestrians. Depending on the severity of the hazard, a sidewalk can be cut in the same area several times before the sidewalk would need to be replaced, allowing for sidewalk replacements to be planned and budgeted in advance. Precision Concrete Cutting uses a proprietary cutting technology that produces a more consistent, better quality, and ADA compliant repair. As such this would be a sole source procurement as there are no other vendors in the area with the same technology.
Next Steps:
Issue purchase order and schedule the work.
Fiscal Impact:
NTE $35,000
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend approval.
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
Pending