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Council Member Martinez
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Authorizing the expenditure of $37,800 from the Capital Improvement Fund District Improvement Program for safety improvements at the Beverly Roundabout and Harvard Traffic Circle; authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary contract; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
A District Improvement Program application for $37,800 has been submitted to provide safety improvements to the Beverly Roundabout and Harvard Traffic Circle.
There are increased concerns about the safety of drivers and pedestrians at the Beverly Roundabout and Harvard Traffic Circle. There is also an increased concern that people are not aware they need to slow down entering the traffic circle and roundabouts. The proposed projects aim to provide greater safety for drivers and residents by installing new signage and technology that alert drivers to slow down, yield or stop as they enter the roundabout or traffic circle.
The District Improvement Review Committee convened on August 1, 2024, and recommended approval of this application in an amount of $37,800.
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NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That a sum of $37,800 is authorized for expenditure from Account Code 5040-10100-8CP2222DNGPRO from the District Improvement Program for utility upgrades at Commons Park.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the necessary contract from the District Improvement Program for the stated purposes, upon such terms and conditions as shall be approved by the Director of Transportation and the Director of Law.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw warrant or warrants against the above account code in payment of the above authorized obligations in an amount not to exceed that authorized in Section 1 upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is declared to be ...
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