HomeMy WebLinkAbout5A3 Budget Request (Lincolnway West Streetscape (Olive Street) Construction Funding)
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: March 25, 2021
FROM: Michael Divita, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: Lincolnway West Streetscape (Olive) Construction
Funding Source* (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General
*Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller,
then the authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect.
Purpose of Request:
Staff requests approval of a project budget of $2,100,000 from the River West Development
Area for construction and related costs for Lincolnway West streetscape improvements at Olive
Street.
As part of its implementation of the West Side Main Streets Revitalization Plan, the City of
South Bend proposes to make further streetscape improvements to Lincolnway West to create
an environment more inviting to commercial and residential investment. The primary project
area will be the two blocks of Lincolnway West between Fremont and Elmer Streets, where
paving, curbs, sidewalks, and driveway approaches will be replaced. Protected bike lanes,
street trees, and decorative lighting will be added. Additionally, decorative roadway lighting
will be installed on Lincolnway West between Elmer and O’Brien Streets.
The Board of Public Works will open bids on the project this spring. Construction is anticipated
to begin in June for completion in the fall.
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project ID: PROJ00000046 ;
Total Amount – New Project Budget Appropriation $2,100,000 ;
Total Amount – Existing Project Budget Change (increase or decrease) $_______________;
Funding Limits: Engineering: $_____________________; Other Prof Serv Amt $_______________;
Acquisition of Land/Bldg (circle one) Amt: $___________; Street Const Amt $2,100,000 ;
Building Imp Amt $_________; Sewers Amt $_________; Other (specify) Amt $ ________________
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION