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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1996 1120 CC REG ITEM 10I�C- ITEM �• •�? CITY OF MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL REPORT r" L TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Mary K. Lindley, Assistant to the City Manager DATE: November 11, 1996 (CC Meeting of November 20) SUBJECT: Consider Appropriate TDA Funds for Transportation Related Project , ✓� r Approve Resolution No. 96 -- Amending the 1996/97 Budget, and Direct Staff to Revise the City's 1996/97 TDA Claim �= �_ %„ • , Background The City Council is begin asked to consider a amendment to the 1996/97 Budget and revisions to the City's TDA claim for the purpose of additional bus stop signage, a pedestrian shelter, and the construction of a block wall. In an effort to make the City bus system more "user friendly" and increase the public's awareness of the local bus, staff proposes that the City purchase 15 bus schedule display holders for installation at major bus stops around Moorpark (see Attachment A). The displays will be mounted on bus stop sign poles and will contain bus schedule and route information. Additionally, information about various fares and connections to county -wide VISTA buses will also be provided. Staff proposes purchasing 15 holders and the mounting hardware; installation will be conducted by City personnel. The total cost, including shipping and handling, is approximately $2,500. In addition, staff is requesting $120 to purchase 10 regulatory bus stop signs for installation at stops where such a sign does not currently exist. Again, the proposed signage will ensure that residents can clearly identify bus stop locations, making easier to use the City's bus. At the September 4 City Council meeting, staff was asked to identify the feasibility of purchasing and installing a pedestrian shelter at the Metrolink Station. This request was made as a result of comments received from Metrolink riders that a shelter is needed to provide protection from inclement weather. Based on design and cost information obtained from two vendors, staff has determined that the cost for a 5ft. by 16 ft. shelter, with a front wind screen, will be approximately $6,200. A shelter can be delivered fully assembled; the City staff would be responsible for installing the shelter which will involve securing it to a foundation. The shelter frame can be painted to match the color of the shelters on the train platform. The manufactures can provide a shelter with either tempered glass (shatter resistance) or plastic, Glass wears better than plastic and responds better to chemicals used to remove graffiti, but it can be permanently scratched. The plastic is less resilient and it is more difficult to remove spay paint or maker without damaging its surface. A graphic of the pedestrian shelter has been attached as Attachment B. 11 Budget Revisions Page 2 Lastly, staff is requesting that the City Council approve the construction of a block wall long the south property line of the Metrolink Station. The approximately 6ft by 7ft wall would be constructed, on City property, and would be attached to an existing block wall on both ends. The wall would be built in front of an existing gate that opens up onto the south Metrolink parking lot. The gate belongs to the private property owner of the residence located at 347 Dorothy Avenue. This is the only private gate that opens up onto the Metrolink property. Individuals have been observed using the gate to access the Metrolink parking lot. The use of the parking lot in this manner is considered unsafe. It is estimated that the cost of the wall will not exceed $1,500. All of the aforementioned projects can be funded using the City's local TDA revenues. TDA revenues can only be spent on transit related projects and for streets and road purposes. The City's FY 1996/97 Budget shows an unappropriated fund balance of $456,008 in streets and roadl TDA budget (resevers). Staff recommends transfering $10,320 from the streets and road TDA budget to the transit TDA budget, leaving a fund balance (reserve) of $445,688. If the City Council approves one or more of the projects, it will also need to approve a supplemental appropriation (see attached No. Resolution 96 -) transferring funds from the City's TDA revenue reserve (203.000.0000.000.9801) to the Transit Budget, fund 204. In addition, at the City Council's direction, staff will process the necessary revisions to the City's 1996/97 TDA claim form. Recommendation (Roll Call Vote) Staff recommends that the City Council: Approve the purchase of bus schedule /route display holders, at a cost not to exceed $2,500; 2. Approve the purchase of 10 bus stop signs, at a cost not to exceed $120, 3. Approve the purchase and installation of a pedestrian shelter at a cost not to exceed $6,100; 4 Approve the construction of a block wall long the south Metrolink Station property line at a cost not to exceed $1,500, 5. Approve Resolution No. 96- authorizing a budget amendment to the FY 1996/97 Budget transferring $10,320 from fund 203, streets and roads TDA reserves to fund 204, Transit TDA, and 6 Direct staff to revise the City's 1996/97 TDA claim. C:\DOCSITRANSPORIBLJSDISPLAGD 000140 TRANSIT INFORMATION PRODUCTS RCH INFORMATION HOLDERS RCH -11 Display window area: 8Y" x 11 Overall dimensions, 97," x 12" vcu, i o WEBB 8 ASSOC. INCC. all rlghis resec.e7 Smooth Rounded Corners - Safer for Public Enviroments Designed for at br s O cps, sheller, t�ansil cen or anywhere that transit information is displayed i 1 a pubic erieilonment or outdoors. The RCH Series features an exceptionally rugged all -metal design with hemisphericallyrounced corners for maximum publi" safety. Single -screw removai of caps for faster service cha�,r s Mounts quickly on round square or U- channel bus stop poles. Custom sizes available Practical 8'/ " wide viewing area, ideal for displaying laser printed information 26 - Fully recessed stainless steel tamper -proof cap locking screws vam 9DARD insect- resistant drain & vent openings "® - Unigue interlocking cap design -Highest quality materials Single -screw removal of end -caps for faster service changes Available in a wide variety of finishes and colors Available with Polycarbonate windows or tempered safety glass ADA compliant when used to display route, schedule or timepoint information Mountie hardn'are available BOA'DING KIOSK g C01,' 16URATIONS , BAILABLE RCH -14 Display window area 81/" x 14' Overall dimensions: 9'/2" x 15" RCH -17 Display window area 8' /.' x 17' Overall dimensions 9Z" x 18" CUSTOM SIZES AVAILABLE iMM0 EXPRESS TYPICAL BUS STOP INSTALLATION RCH -20 Display window area: 8'/" x 20" Overall dimensions: 91/2" x 21" TRANSIT INFORMATION PRODUCTS (510) 676 -8900 A DIVISION OF WEBB & ASSOCIATES. 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