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Resolution to Approve Traffic Study for Speed Limit Evaluation Using Arpa Funds

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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRAFFIC STUDY FOR SPEED LIMIT EVALUATION USING ARPA FUNDS

Resolution #65-2023 — 2023-11-13

WHEREAS

  • there is an interest in considering reducing the Village Speed Limit to 25mph as now allowed by State Law
  • there is also an interest in considering a school speed zone by the Middle and High Schools in the Village
  • a traffic evaluation is required before enacting a reduction of speed limits in the Village to 25 mph
  • after requesting proposals from several engineering firms, Creighton Manning sent in a proposal in three parts for a total of $11,500
  • the Village has unused ARPA funds that can cover these one-time costs
  • the Village in interested in other traffic related projects, especially in the Village Center along Routes 9 & 199, where this information will be very useful

RESOLVED

  • The proposal for a Speed Limit Evaluation as offered by Creighton Manning is approved to proceed for a cost of $11,500
  • The cost will be covered using ARPA funds