HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-03 - 2019 Traffic Marking Program and Joint Powers Agreement City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Hicks & City Council Members
From: John Caven
Date: February 4, 2019
Item: Approve 2019 Traffic Marking Program and Authorize South Metro Joint Powers Agreement
Council Action Requested:
The council is requested to approve the 2019 Traffic Marking Program and authorize South Metro Joint
Powers Agreement.
Background Information:
Annually, the City of Burnsville administers a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for select pavement
management projects. In 2018, 19 cities, counties, and townships, representing Dakota County and
Scott County joined their seal coating, crack sealing, traffic marking, street sweeping, and screening
quantities in effort to a gain more favorable bid price. For the nominal cost of administering the
agreement, Burnsville provided the representing cities, counties, and townships the preparation of bid
documents, conducted bidding services, and made recommendations for award of contract.
Representing cities, counties and townships were responsible for providing their individual estimation of
quantities, project maps, coordination with the contractor on timing of the project, inspection of work,
approval of quantities, and processes pay estimates.
Engineering staff reviewed the five available pavement management projects and compared the
specifications, timelines, and unit costs to see if our existing programs could be effectively rolled into the
JPA. After careful study, it was determined the traffic marking program could successfully join the JPA
without adversely compromising product quality and timing while benefiting from the lower unit costs.
Consequently, by joining the JPA more faded traffic markings can be refreshed on an annual basis. The
City has been a part of the JPA in since 2011.
The 2019 Traffic Marking Program consists of re-painting approximately 8.5 miles of faded centerline, fog
lines, directional arrows, and symbols with appropriate yellow or white paint. Also included in the project
are 66 crosswalks. The project adheres to the adopted 2007 Traffic Marking Policy and 2017 Crosswalk
Policy with exception to:
• 4th St from General Sieben Dr to 710 feet east of General Sieben Dr
• North Frontage Rd from General Sieben Dr to Hwy 55
• North Frontage Rd from Pleasant Dr to 380 feet west of Pleasant Dr
• Spiral Blvd from Hwy 316 to Voyageur Pkwy
High traffic volumes, unique geometry, or proximity to schools presents these roads as good candidates
for maintaining existing striping.
Financial Impact:
In 2019, a similar number of cities and counties (19) are anticipating joining the JPA. Consequently, bid
prices are estimated to remain favorable. Joining the JPA approximately reduces the Hastings traffic
marking project cost in half. An estimated $16,000 including the 1.5% project administration fee paid to
Burnsville, will be paid from the Street Marking Budget. The total allowable budget for this project is
$16,500.00.
Attachments:
2019 Traffic Marking Program Maps (2)
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