File #: R-2013-0083    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Placed On File
File created: 4/16/2013 In control: Public Works Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/5/2013
Title: Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by the installation of a new traffic signal system to include Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) and pedestrian phasing at the intersection of W. National Avenue and S. 84th Street.
Sponsors: Public Works Committee
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Final Resolution authorizing public improvement by the installation of a new traffic signal system to include Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) and pedestrian phasing at the intersection of W. National Avenue and S. 84th Street.

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WHEREAS, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and West Allis Fire Department have identified W. National Avenue and S. 84th Street both as priority emergency response routes requiring the immediate installation of Emergency Vehicle Response (EVP) equipment at traffic signals along these routes, and

WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will provide the necessary Emergency Vehicle Response (EVP) equipment to the West Allis Department of Public Works at no cost to the City, and

WHEREAS, The City of West Allis has prepared plans to develop a Skate Park at this same intersection of W. National Avenue and S. 84th Street in the very near future necessitating the immediate improvement of pedestrian crossing safety at this intersection, and

WHEREAS, The Common Council has received final plans and specifications for such proposed improvements; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the Common Council of the City of West Allis as follows:

1. That the final plans and specifications heretofore submitted for the installation of a new traffic signal system to include Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) and pedestrian phasing at the intersection of W. National Avenue and S. 84th Street be and the same are hereby approved and adopted.

2. That the Board of Public Works be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause said traffic signals at the intersection of W. National Avenue and S. 84th Street to be improved in accordance with the plans and specifications, and it is directed to advertise in the official paper for sealed proposals for all work necessary to be done with the installation of the traffic signal system to include Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) and pedestrian phasing at the inte...

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