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May 25. 2010 Next Steps: . Draft and advertise a solicitation for a Traffic Engineering Annual Services contract using revised contracting limits and draft future contracts using the revised limits. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 12-278 OF CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) PERTAINING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE PURCHASING ADMINISTRATOR TO NEGOTIATE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 10 - 258 - Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $3,244,800 in the FY 2009-2010 General Fund in monies provided by the Federal Highway Administration and the Virginia Department of Transportation for eight urban system highway projects to upgrade the traffic signals and construct safety related improvements. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . The City Council adopted Resolutions R-10-09 and R-1 0-1 0 on March 23, 2010 requesting VDOT to establish a total of eight Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Proactive Safety projects for improvements at the intersections listed above and authorizing the City Manger to sign two agreements with VDOT allowing the city to administer these projects. Discussion: . Improvements to these intersections include rechannelization of traffic lanes, improved signage and pavement markings, installation of sidewalks and pedestrian accommodations, and traffic signal upgrades. Financial Impact: . None. The cost of these projects will be borne totally by VDOT; no matching funds are required. Staff Recommends: . Adopt an ordinance appropriating $3,244,800 in Federal Highway Administration and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provided funds for eight urban system highway projects to upgrade the traffic signals and construct safety related improvements at the intersections of Effingham Street/High Street ($395,700), Elm AvenuelCounty Street ($396,400), High Street/Tyre Neck Road ($566,500), Victory BoulevardlElmhurst Lane ($453,800), Airline BoulevardlGreenwood DrivelHodges Ferry Road ($581,400), George Washington HighwayNictory Boulevard ($400,600), George Washington HighwaylElm Avenue ($206,400) and High Street/Cedar Lane ($244,000). Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Issue a task-order to the city's traffic engineering consultant to design the intersection upgrades and draft construction contract bid packages. Motion by Ms. Randall, and seconded by Mr. Smith, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,244,800 IN THE FY 2009-2010 GENERAL FUND IN MONIES PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AND THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR EIGHT URBAN SYSTEM HIGHWAY PROJECTS TO UPGRADE TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND CONSTRUCT SAFETY RELATED IMPROVEMENTS."