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Item 4B South Carroll Avenue at Zena Rucker Road Traffic Signal Item 4B Item 4B, South Carroll Avenue at Zena Rucker Road Traffic Signal 1 Award contract to Durable Specialties, Inc. for the construction of a traffic signal at South Carroll Avenue at Zena Rucker Road in the amount of $158,500 Requested action The requested action for this item is to Award contract to Durable Specialties, Inc. for the construction of a traffic signal at South Carroll Avenue at Zena Rucker Road in the amount of $100 hundred 58 thoursand,500 dollars. 2 Location Map The proposed traffic signal will be located at the intersection of South carroll avenue and zena rucker road. 3 Reasons for Study: Existing traffic generators 1.) Shops of Southlake 2.) Old Union Elementary School Potential development 3.) Commercial development 4.) Residential development Potential road 5.) Zena Rucker Road 1 3 2 4 5 Background information S. Carroll Ave. Improvements Study Kimley-Horn, Inc. October 2012 In October 2012 Kimley-Horn, Inc. completed the South Carroll Avenue Improvements Study which provided recommendations to the City for improving mobility along Carroll between Southlake Boulevard (FM 1709) and Breeze Way. The purpose of the study was to identify existing traffic sources which at the time of the study included the Shops of Southlake and Old Union Elementary School. The study was to include potential development for the commercial and residential sites and include the extension of Zena Rucker Road. These site have since then been developed as Park Village and Winding Creek and Zena Rucker Road has been extended to intersect with South Carroll Avenue. 4 Background information Private Drive South Drive Zena Rucker Road Park Village Shops of Southlake Scenario 3 South Median Opening Pros Provides full ingress to the developments No impact to existing traffic signal at FM 1709 Traffic signal creates gaps in traffic Cons Left-turn traffic must use proposed traffic signal S. Carroll Avenue Improvements Study KHA, Inc. Oct. 2012 Scenario 3 Adopted by City Council Oct. 9, 2013 (ZA13-060) The study provided four various scenarios on how to improve mobility within this corridor. Scenario 3 was recommended to be implemented because of the minimal impact it would have to the intersection of Southlake Boulevard and South Carroll Avenue while still maximizing access to the Shops of Southlake and Park Village. The scenario included modifications to the medians along South Carroll Avenue from Southlake Boulevard to Zena Rucker Road, as well as a traffic signal at the intersection of South Carroll Avenue and Zena Rucker Road to reduce delays and improve ingress and egress to the commercial developments. The results of the study were presented at the Southlake 2030 Mobility Master Plan Committee meeting on September 11, 2012. 5 Scope of services Shops of Southlake driveway improvements complete The driveway improvements at the Shops of Southlake have been completed. 6 Summary of bids Two bids were delivered to the City Secrectaries office. The lowest bidder was Durable Specialties, Inc. in the amount of 7 Financial consideration Funding has been allocated in the FY14 CIP BUDGET in the ROADWAY IMPACT FEE FUND 8 City of Southlake Strategy Map Critical Business Outcomes CBO1 - Continue to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term initiatives. CBO2 - Become an employer of choice by developing a plan to recruit, develop and retain employees committed to excellence. CBO3 - Develop long-term strategies to address future financial uncertainties and challenges. CBO4 - Improve mobility by proactively completing traffic analysis of key areas. CBO5 -Optimize resources through collaboration and partnerships to reduce costs and add service value. The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents and businesses. We do this by delivering outstanding value and unrivaled quality in everything we do. Deliver on Our Focus Areas Performance Management & Service Delivery C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement Serve our Customers Manage the Business B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions B4 Provide high quality customer service B5 Improve performance of delivery & operational processes B6 Optimize use of technology Provide Financial Stewardship Promote Learning and Growth F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce L4 Recognize & reward high performers L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business sustainability through tourism The construction of the South Carroll Avenue at Zena Rucker Road traffic signal links to the city’s strategy map relative to focus areas of Mobility and Quality Development. The specific corporate objectives that are met by these services are to provide travel convenience within city and region and invest to provide and maintain high quality public assets. The Critical Business Outcome is CB01 – Continue to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term initiatives. 9 Bob Price 817-748-8097 10 For question contact bob price at