1997-11-24 - CC Packet - (Admin.)

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3IENIO To: Jim March, Citv .administrator Centenille City Council From: Troy Bonkowske. Intern Date: 11 19:`97 Re: Flashing 'Traffic Signs for Elcme itan School Zone Introduction At the November 12 Council meeting. I was directed to research the cost and the availability of flashing traffic signs for the elementary- school zone crossing located at Main Street and Progress Road. The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul didn't have extra sets of flashing signs to give ayyal. However. I was referred to contact Warning Lites of !: hi.. Inc. in Mnmeapolis, and Brown Traffic Products of Maplewood. .after talking to both of these companies, I was Liken quotes for flashing lights and signs (see alernatives and attachmenis). There is a recommendation which quote would be more cost - effective for the City in the analysis. .alternatives llarning Lites u1a_fn. The total cost of this quote for two flashing lights. two an and four school crossing signs would be appro_xirnateh- 53,178.00. including sales tax and freight. In addition, school crossing signs can be included in front of the flashing lights (see SI -1, S_' -I in <rnachment)". Shipment of the equipment can be made yyithin four weeks after purchase order. Broiwi Trq#ic Prochici - The total cost of this quote for nyo flashing lights and four school dossing sighs cFOUId be approximately 52.20 .?3. includin sales tax and freight. This quote does rot include school crossing signs with band ng materials on the pedestal poles". Shipment of the equipment can be made within six to eight weeks. *Ve)rario„- Not included in these quotes "cre °stim ted costs for pashin3 RSC under Main Street by an outside contractor at 525.00 a foot for an additional S1,000 -1, '500 (frozen ground might be an additional 10 1 o). This RSC. estimation includes Public Works ernplo� ees helping with the installation of pedestal poles. Bulbs can be purchased at a lesser cost from an electrical supple warehouse. .analysis .after reviewing the alternatives, it is recommended the City purchase flashing traffic signs from Warning Lites of NIn. Considering the cost, materials included. and a quicker shipment schedule, Warning Lites has the most comprehensive package for the City-. Chily Warning Lites t� pieall includes additional signs along with flashing lights, whereas Brown would have to place a special order for extra signs. CA I found the 16arning Lites package more efficient and : nnpatible to our needs. The total estimated cost for two flashing lights, two arrows and four- school crossing signs would be S4- 5,000.