Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT:
Title
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Maintenance Agreement for Multi-Use Trail Bridge over I-285
Body
Commission District(s): Districts 4 & 6
Information Contact: David Pelton
Phone Number: 770.492.5206
PURPOSE:
To consider entering into an agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for maintaining a proposed multi-use trail bridge over I-285 adjacent to Church Street; and
To consider authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute the necessary documents pertaining to this project.
NEED/IMPACT:
A proposed segment of the Atlanta-Stone Mountain Trail from Park North Boulevard to Mell Avenue will cross over I-285 adjacent to Church Street. An encroachment permit is needed from GDOT in order to construct this bridge. GDOT requires the signing of a maintenance agreement as a condition of issuing this permit. This trail project was advertised for bids on January 20, 2017 and will complete most of a missing segment of trail in the Clarkston area.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Enter into an agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for maintaining a proposed multi-use trail bridge over I-285 adjacent to Church Street; and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the necessary documents pertaining to this project.