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Pittsfield Charter Township

6201 West Michigan Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734) 822-3135  I  Fax: (734) 944-6103
Website: www.pittsfield-mi.gov


Office of the Supervisor
 
 


MEMORANDUM
 
 


TO:
Pittsfield Charter Township Board of Trustees
 
THROUGH:
Mandy Grewal, Supervisor

FROM: 
Craig Lyon, Director of Utilities and Municipal Services

DATE:

November 18, 2020

SUBJECT:

Authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to enter into an Agreement between the Washtenaw County Road Commission and Pittsfield Charter Township for the installation of five (5) speed humps, pavement markings and signs for Torrey Avenue, for a cost estimated not to exceed $39,628.00, subject to Township Attorney approval


BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the Supervisor and Clerk to enter into an Agreement between the Washtenaw County Road Commission and Pittsfield Charter Township for the installation of five (5) speed humps, pavement markings and signs for Torrey Avenue, for a cost estimated not to exceed $39,628.00, subject to Township Attorney approval.

BACKGROUND:

The Pittsfield Charter Township Board of Trustee’s has determined that township participation in Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) residential neighborhood traffic calming projects will enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Pittsfield Charter Township, as well as other working, shopping, and visiting the township. As such, the Board of Trustees has allocated $100,000 in Fiscal Year 2021 for traffic calming measures.

 

Representatives from Torrey Avenue have completed the WCRC’s traffic calming device installation petition and have obtain the 75% minimum approval, per WCRC requirements.

IMPACT ON TOWNSHIP'S HUMAN RESOURCES:
No impact

IMPACT ON TOWNSHIP'S BUDGET:

Funded through Township Roads and Transportation Account # 101-446-818.008.



IMPACT ON INDIRECT COST:
No impact

IMPACT ON OTHER TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENTS OR OUTSIDE AGENCIES:

Conforms with the WCRC’s Traffic Calming Policy.



CONFORMITY TO TOWNSHIP POLICIES:

Conforms with Pittsfield Township’s Traffic Calming Policy.

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Agreement
Cost Estimate
Location Map