HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 12-15-2009 - 4hORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 15, 2009
Action Agen a
Item No. -
SUBJECT: Contribution to Hillsborough for West Margaret Lane Sidewalk
DEPARTMENT: Asset Management &
Purchasing Services
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S):
Letter of Request from Town Manager
Project Cost Estimate
Site Plan
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pam Jones, 245-2652
PURPOSE: To consider partnering with the Town of Hillsborough to construct a sidewalk
connecting the existing sidewalk in front of the new Library to Churton Street (see attached area
map).
BACKGROUND: In accordance with approved plans, the County constructed a sidewalk along
the frontage of the West Campus project. The sidewalk terminates at the County's property
line leaving the area to Churton Street without easy pedestrian access.
The Town of Hillsborough has requested the County be an equal partner in the construction of
sidewalk which would extend along the south side of Margaret Lane to Churton Street. Brick
pavers are proposed to match the sidewalk material at the West Campus project.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is expected to also participate and
provide partial funding for the pedestrian signal head at the Churton Street crossing. This will
make all four corners of the intersection pedestrian friendly and will allow much safer passage
for pedestrians.
Construction would be occur under a contract issued through the Town and would commence
as quickly as funding is secured.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Per the attached letter, the Town is asking the County to support 50% of
the $77,550 project cost - $38,775. Sufficient funds are available within the County Campus
Project fund to support the expenditure.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the sidewalk
contribution not to exceed $38,775 to be paid from the County Campus Project Fund; and
authorize the Manager or his designee to execute documents as may be required to effect the
expenditure.
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November 30, 2009
Mr. Frank Clifton
Orange County Manager
P.O.Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Deaz Frank,
Recently we discussed the town's plans to construct a sidewalk in the existing street right of way
for West Mazgazet Lane. This improvement is to provide a safe pathway far customers of the
relocated Orange County office. and Library at 131 and 137 West Margaret Lane, respectively.
In addition to installing sidewalk, the project will include the construction of curb and gutter
along the south side of Margaret Lane, a pedestrian crosswalk to connect to Justice Facility
campus on the east side of Churton Street, and sidewalk along Churton Street to connect to the
existing improvements in front of the Orange Rural Fire Department.
Enclosed is'a drawing of the proposed impz`bvements, as well as a cost estimate prepared at the
town's request. We have approached NCDOT representatives to secure their approval and -
assistance in paying for the pedestrian signal heads at the Churton crossing. While no paperwork
has been formalized, we are comfortable with their approval and participation. in the project.
The cost estimate, including the use of brick pavers so the sidewalk is of a consistent material,
comes to $77,550, as detailed on the attached spreadsheet. The fawn proposes to equally shaze
the expense of this project with Orange County. We are hopeful that Orange County will be able
to parficipate in this important infrastructure improvement that will benefit its customers and
assure their safety. Any assistance would be appzeciated as the town intends to move forward
with this pmjeet as soon as full funding is identified.
Please contact me with questions.
Sincerely,
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Eric J. Peterson
Town Manager
Cc: Mayor Tom Stevens
Hillsborough Town Board members
I01 East Orange Street • P.D. Box 429 • Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
919-732-1270 • Fax 919-644-2390
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West Margaret Lane 5ldewalk
Cost estimates
November 2009
1 0000100000-N 800 MOBILIZATION 1 LS $1,000.00 51.000.00
2 0000400000-N 801 CON57RUCr10N SURVEYING 1 [5 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
4 0043000000-N 226 GRADING 1 CS $5,000.00 $5,000.00
7 03180pOpOD-E 300 FOUNDATION CONDITIONING MATE• RIAL, MINOR SIRS ~ 1 TNS $32.63 $32.63
8 0366000000-E 310 15" RC PIPE NCVERTS CLA55 III 60 LF $24.60 $1,476.00
17 0996000000-N 350 PIPE CLEAN-OUT 2 EA $500.00 $1,000.00
25 2286000000-N 840 MA50NRY DRAINAGE STRUCTURES 3 EA $1525.00 $4,575.00
29 2374000000-N 840 FRAME WITH GRATE & HOOD STO 840.03,TYPE «~ 3 FJq $537.50 $1,61250
30 2396000000-N 840 FRAME Wmi COVER, STD 84054 2 EA $281.25 $56250
32 2521000000-E 844 PAVEMENT ANDNRBREMOVAL 333 SY $50.00 $16,650.00
33 2549W0000-E 846 2'-6"CONCRETENRB&GUTTER 315 LF $14.92 $4,699.80
34 2591000006-E 848 BRICK PAVERS w/Abc Base 8" 175 SY $45.00 $7,875.00
36 2598000006•E 848 CONCRETE WHEELCHAIR RAMPS 3 SY $500.00 52,400.60
43 2860000000-N 859 CONVERT EXISTING CATOi BASIN TO 1UNC110N BOX 1 EA $900.00 $900.00
53 SP TRAFFIC CONTROL 1 is $15,000.00 $15,000.00
54 4810000000-E 1205 PAINT PAVEMENT MARKING LINES 4" G00 LF $0.11 $66.00
55 4835000000-E 1205 PAVEMENT SYMBOLS 2 EA $500.00 $1,000.00
58 4850000000-E 1205 REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT MARKING LINES 4" Sop CF $0.50 150.00
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING 1 LS $2,000.00 $2'000'00
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION 1 LS $3,500.00 $3,500.00
CONTINGENCY 1096 D.1 $65,499.43 $6,549.94
This estimate indudes the use of brldc pavers to match existing materials in the area.
This estimate DOES NOT indude pedestrian signal heads as preliminary Indications ara that NCDOT will fund this portion.
TOTAL $77,549.37
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