Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Contract and All Necessary Supplemental Agreements with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., for Traffic Engineering Services for US 380 Access Management Study from Hardin Boulevard to Coit Road
Summary
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, PE, PTOE, CIP & Transportation Manager
Matt Sneed, PE, PTOE, Traffic Engineer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· This Resolution authorizes a contract and all necessary supplemental agreements with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., for traffic engineering services for US 380 Access Management Study from Hardin Boulevard to Coit Road for an amount not to exceed $66,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The access management study along US 380 is needed to facilitate consensus among land owners and developers for median openings, turn lanes, and driveway spacing that will meet the needs of future developments and TxDOT access management policies.
· Recent history has shown that a lack of access coordination leads to conflict between developers/citizens and produces undesirable outcomes. For example, a signal will soon be installed at Tremont Boulevard for the Tucker Hill development, but it will not serve developments on the south side of US 380. Also, the existing signal at US 380 and Towne Crossing, just west of US 75, is at an undesirable location for both adjacent developments. It has taken a significant effort for the City and TxDOT to work with the landowners for a future solution.
· The access management study will cover US 380, from Hardin Boulevard to Coit Road.
· Kimley-Horn & Associates submitted a response to RFQ 14-31 for Traffic Engineering Services. They were one of four firms shortlisted by City Council on August 4, 2014.
· Kimley-Horn & Associates was selected for this project based on their experience with similar projects and their performance on other City of McKinney projects.
· Kimley-Horn & Associates submitted a proposal for this project in the amount of $60,660. Their scope includes the following elements:
o Data collection of existing properties, roadway configuration, and traffic count information;
o Stakeholder meetings with property owners, developers, City Council, and Business Retention and Expansion Program (BREP) board;
o Develop access management plan alternatives and final plan based on meetings with stakeholders and staff;
o Present final plan at a public meeting and to City Council
· The objective of this study is to produce a report that provides specific locations and limits for future traffic signals, full median openings, and limited-access driveways along US 380 as specified in the project scope. This report will then be adopted as a policy by ordinance to govern access for future development along the corridor.
· This study is anticipated to take eight months to complete.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· This Resolution authorizes a design contract and all necessary supplemental agreements with Kimley-Horn & Associates for an amount not to exceed $66,000.
· Funding for this contract is included in the Professional Services Account in the Engineering Department's Annual Budget.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A