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The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action on approving the addition of the Traffic Signal at Smith-Enke Rd & Desert Greens Dr project into the FY24-25 Capital Improvement Plan. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
This project will design and construct a new traffic signal at the intersection of Smith-Enke Rd and Desert Greens Dr. The design for this project is expected to begin approximately May 2025 and construction is expected to be complete by beginning of 2026.
Due to an increased volume of traffic on Smith Enke and increased number of traffic accidents at this intersection, City staff is recommending the new traffic signal to improve the traffic operation and safety at this intersection. A traffic signal warrant was completed, and it was determined that the new signal is warranted.
This new traffic signal project will be included in the FY25/26 CIP budget requests going to Council in the coming months for tentative approval. The budgeted amount for design and construction of this CIP project is $740,000.
This project is a Traffic Strike Force action item. Next year's CIP budget (FY25/26) will have committed funds for similar emerging needs.
This item will be presented by the Public Works Director, Keith Brown.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval to add the Traffic Signal at Smith-Enke Rd and Desert Greens Dr project into the FY24-25 Capital Improvement Plan.