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WARD: Ward 5
COMMITTEE: Public Works
$ IMPACT: Minimal Electrical Usage, and maintenance
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Authorize the City of Smyrna to enter into an agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the installation of a state funded HAWK (High Intensity Activated Crosswalk) Signal, located on South Cobb Drive approximately 120 feet South of Plaza Dr., and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents.
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ISSUE: Authorize the City of Smyrna to enter into an agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the installation of a HAWK Signal and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents. The HAWK signal is fully state funded and at no cost to the city. The cost to the state is between $80,000 to $100,000. The city will provide maintenance and minimal electrical usage. The HAWK Signal will be located approximately 120 feet South of Plaza Drive on South Cobb Drive.
BACKGROUND: Georgia DOT conducted a study along the So. Cobb Drive corridor last year and determined that a protected mid block crossing was warranted on So. Cobb Drive 120 feet South of Plaza Drive. GDOT is requesting the City execute an application agreement for the installation of the HAWK Signal. GDOT will cover all costs for the materials, labor and installation of the crossing. The city would be responsible for the repairs, maintenance and power costs of the device which is typical of all the traffic signals along the corridor we currently maintain.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Public Works has reviewed this request from GDOT and recommends the City enter into an agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the installation of a HAWK Signal on So.Cobb Drive and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents.