093-88 Ordinance Amended
. RECORD OF ORDINANCES
National Graphics Corp., COls., O. ~ Form No. 2806-A
Ordinance No. ____?_?_-:-:.~~J_.t\n1ended) P assed_ ______________ _______________________________19__
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT
TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEAD AND TRAFFIC
SIGNAL CONTROLLER, AMENDING THE
ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE, AND
WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING AND ADVERTISING
REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Dublin to maintain a reliable
system of traffic control devices; and
WHEREAS, the City has redesigned the traffic control system at the inter-
section of S.R. 161 and Riverside Drive; and
WHEREAS, a real and present emergency now exists in connection with the
operation of the traffic control system within Dublin in that the City
has identified the immediate need for a northbound signal for eastbound
traffic on S.R. 161 at its intersection with High Street (S .R. 745) and
for an eastbound signal for southbound traffic on High Street (S. R. 745)
to complete this project; and
WHEREAS, to finalize this project the purchase of an additional replace-
ment traffic signal head and traffic signal controller is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State
of Ohio, 6 Of the elected members concurring:
Section 1. That the City Manager be, and hereby is, authorized to seek
formal quotations for all equipment necessary to complete this project.
Section 2. That the expenditure of funds for the purchase of this equip-
ment is hereby authorized in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.
Section 3. That there be appropriated from the unappropriated balance in
the GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND the sum of $35,000.00 to account
D10-07-7A-2500 to pay the cost of purchasing this equipment.
Section 4. That this Ordinance be, and hereby is, declared to be an
emergency measure necessary for the preservation of the public peace,
health and safety, and for further reason that this equipment is necessary
to maintain a reliable system of traffic control devices and, therefore,
formal bidding and advertising requirements are hereby waived pursuant to
Section 735.05.01 of the Ohio REvised Code, and this Ordinance shall take
effect and be in force immediately upon its passage.
Passed this 19th day of September , 1988.
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1 hereby certify that copies of thlsOrdinance/Resolution were lJost d in tl
Attest: City of Dublin in accordance with Section 731.25 of the ~lio Revise Codl!
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Clerk of Council
Sponsor: City Manager
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of Dublin City Council
FROM: Timothy C. Hansley, City Manager I ~r.z..->2.~ ./.,.___
SUBJECT: Left-Turn Signal at Bridge/161 for Eastbound Tr~~c
DATE: September 15, 1988
Summary and Action Recommended:
Based on personal contacts with five members of City Council earlier this week,
it became crystal clear that the majority of Council desires the immediate
installation of a traffic signal which will permit exclusive left turns at the
intersection of Bridge Street (S.R. 161) and High Street (S.R. 745) . This
signal was not included in the recent bid which was let for restriping and signal
changes at this intersection and also at the intersection of S.R. 161 and Riverside
Drive (S .R. 257) . I recommend that you adopt the attached ordinance so that the
desired work can be completed as soon as possible in that it would authorize
the seeking of formal quotes as opposed to the more lengthy formal bid process.
Issue:
The issue that surfaced in the last few days was whether or not a new left turn
lane signal at Bridge and High was authorized by City Council and was it included
in the project as bid and constructed. Obviously, the secondary issue was if it
was authorized why was it not included.
Findings:
I researched this issue by having Fran assemble all the minutes from meetings where
this topic was discussed. The initial discussion started about a pedestrian
crossing at Riverside Drive and S.R. 161 on September 21, 1987. On October 19, 1987
in response to a question from Mayor Close concerning left turns heading north on
S.R. 745 off of S.R. 161, Mr. Willis reported that the funds for work at the
intersection at U.S. 33 and S.R. 161 "will also include the Bridge Street/High
Street intersection for a re-channelization of traffic and a review of the signal
for a left turn signalization." On December 7, 1987, Mr. Willis reported that he
had a plan in his office for the resignalization of both of these intersections.
There was no discussion as to whether this plan included a new left turn lane.
On May 16, 1988, Councilmember Maurer reported that she "had had a number of
complaints about not being able to get through the traffic light at S.R. 745 west
of the bridge, and asked MR. Willis when those signals would be changed". Mr.
Willis said that he has the plans, the bid packet has been assembled for the
advertising for replacing the two signals at the two intersections.
On June 20, 1988 Council passed an ordinance awarding a bid for Bridge Street
traffic improvements. Accordinq to the minutes Mr. Willis explained exactly what
the improvements would be at those intersections. I have not yet reviewed the
tape of that meeting, but will do so prior to your Monday night meeting. It
was also discussed that the Safety Committee has not reviewed the plans for this
project.
In checking with Mr. Willis and Mr. Gary Wilcox, the traffic engineer that we
contracted with for this project, it was their understanding that their obligation
was to review both of these intersections and to design and implement various
changes in signalization and lane markings which would best improve traffic flow
in this area. They both feel that other than some very specific direction from
Council conerning pedestrian movements at Riverside and S.R. 161, no other specific
direction was given by motion of Council other than general discussions about the
traffic problems in the area by individual members of Council. The record of the
meetings seem to support this point of view; however, it was clear that Council
was told on at least two occasions that new signals would be installed at Bridge
and High. This was not done apparently because both the City Engineer and the
consultant felt that the addition of a new left turn movement would have a major
adverse effect on the Riverside and S.R. 161 intersection which was the prime
intersection under study.
Conclusion:
After a review of the record in this matter, it is my conclusion the present
. problem could have been avoided by City Council adopting a motion that clearly
stated your desire to install a new left turn lane at Bridge and High. On the
other hand, if staff would have furnished to Council, or to one of your committees
a detailed plan showing exactly what work was planned, this problem would have
been identified much sooner. Up until a few days ago my perception of Council's
concern in this matter was one of the timeliness of design and construction of
this improvement, and my effort has been directed toward pressing the engineering
and maintenance staff to give this project a high priority.
Mr. Willis is out of town on a scheduled vacation and therefore is unable to be
at your Monday meeting. However, I have asked Gary Wilcox to be in attendance
and to be prepared to offer any assistance you may need as you consider this
legislation.
If this legislation is adopted, we estimate the signal could be installed and be
functional in approximately thirty days.
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