TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
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Traffic Signal Reimbursement Agreement with Chapman University for the design and construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Orange Street, and future intersection modifications to the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Glassell Street.
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2. SUMMARY
Chapman University has agreed to fund a new traffic signal using City staff to deliver and implement the project. The City has also identified the need to modify an adjacent traffic signal in the future. The reimbursement agreement provides a formal mechanism to recover project costs.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Approve the agreement with Chapman University to reimburse the City for a new traffic signal and intersection modifications; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2. Accept into the City's Reimbursable Capital Projects (550) revenue budget $800,000 in reimbursement from Chapman University to:
550.5031.45570.30259 Walnut Avenue and Orange Street Traffic Signal Installation
3. Authorize the appropriation of $800,000 in to Reimbursable Capital Projects (550):
550.5031.56100.30259 Walnut Avenue and Orange Street Traffic Signal Installation
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None. All project expenditures are funded by reimbursements from Chapman University.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
b. Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Chapman University's ("Chapman") Anderson Parking Structure ("Anderson") takes direct vehicle access through the Walnut Avenue and Orange Street intersection. Specifically, the Anderson's driveway comprises the intersection's south "leg". The Anderson is central to the Chapman Campus, serves thousands of commuter students daily, and is the primary parki...
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