Mayor & Commission Meetings

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the February7 Mayor and Commission session was remote. The meeting could be viewed live at www.accgov.com/videos, on YouTube at www.youtube.com/accgov, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/accgov, and on ACTV Cable Channel 180 or the live ACTV stream at www.accgov.com/actvlive Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Special Called Session Monday, February 7, 2022 5:30 p.m. City Hall/WebEx The Mayor and Commission of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County met this date in a special called session. Present: Mayor Girtz; Commissioners Davenport, Parker, Link, Wright, Denson, Houle, Myers, and Thornton. Absent: Commissioners Edwards and Hamby. The purpose of the meeting was to consider revisions to TSPLOST 2023 projects and estimated costs. A motion was made by Commissioner Myers, seconded by Commissioner Parker, to suspend Rules of Commission for consideration of item on this agenda. The motion passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Myers, seconded by Commissioner Parker, to revise the TSPLOST 2023 projects and estimated costs approved February 1, 2022 as follows. Addition of TSAC Project 04 E. Athens Neighborhood Pedestrian Improvements in the amount of $991,000 with reductions in ACC project numbers 02, 03, 04, 05, new 19, and new 24. Addition of Lexington Road Sidewalk Gap project at $543,000 and the reduction of the Lexington Road Corridor Project by an equivalent amount from $8.9 million to $8,357,000. The motion passed by unanimous vote. TSPLOST 2023 PROJECTS AND ESTIMATED COSTS Estimated Proj. Annual Operating # Project and Purpose Name Project Budget Impact 01 Winterville Storm Drainage Improvements Project $ 2,767,000 $ 1,000 02 Lexington Road Corridor Improvements Project $ 8,357,000 $ 4,000 03 Lexington Road Sidewalk Gap Project $543,000 - 04 Atlanta Highway / W. Broad Street Improvements Project $ 8,900,000 $ 4,000 05 Prince Avenue / Jefferson Road Corridor Improvements Project $ 8,900,000 $ 4,000 06 Timothy Road / Mitchell Bridge Road Corridor Improvements Project $ 6,900,000 $ 65,000 07 E. Athens Neighborhood Pedestrian and Lighting Safety Project $ 38,000 $ 3,000 08 E. Athens Neighborhood Traffic Management Program $ 144,000 $ 3,000 09 E. Athens Neighborhood Pavement Rehabilitation Project $ 244,000 $ - 10 E. Athens Neighborhood Transit Improvements Project $ 361,000 $ 31,000 11 E. Athens MLK Parkway Oconee River Greenway Trail Project $ 2,457,000 $ 21,000 12 E. Athens Neighborhood Greenway Connectors Project $ 1,527,000 $ 21,000 13 E. Athens Neighborhood Pedestrian Improvements Project $ 991,000 $ 3,000 14 N. Athens Transportation Improvements Program $ 8,205,000 $ 51,000 15 Sycamore Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project $ 1,500,000 $ 3,000 16 Westchester Neighborhood Area Pedestrian Improvements Project $ 1,931,000 $ 3,000 17 Stonehenge Neighborhood Area Pedestrian Improvements Project $ 4,706,000 $ 3,000 18 Firefly Trail Project $ 7,495,000 $ 35,000 19 ACCGov Public Transit Operations Program $ 27,905,000 $ (490,000) 20 Electrify the Fleet Program $ 8,575,000 $ (25,000) 21 Pavement and Bridge Maintenance Program $ 22,195,000 $ - 22 Culvert and Live Stream Pipe Replacement Program $ 3,558,000 $ - 23 Greenway Trail Safety Improvements Project $ 1,728,000 $ 1,000 24 Historic District Street Signage Project $ 95,000 $ - 25 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Program $ 8,000,000 $ 3,000 26 W. Broad & Hancock Neighborhood Pedestrian Improvements Program $ 1,500,000 $ 3,000 27 Five Points Intersection Safety Improvements Project $ 1,500,000 $ 3,000 28 College Square Pedestrian Plaza Project $ 500,000 $ 3,000 29 Smithonia & Smokey Road Pedestrian Improvements Project $ 1,955,000 $ 3,000 30 Traffic Safety Infrastructure Improvements Program $ 3,000,000 $ - 31 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program $ 1,000,000 $ 3,000 32 Traffic Signage Replacement Program $ 750,000 $ - 33 City of Winterville $ 1,429,000 $ - 34 Town of Bogart $ 344,000 $ - Total $150,000,000 ($ 241,000) Project 01 – Winterville Storm Drainage Improvements Project: This project will provide for capital improvements for the repair, upgrade, and/or replacement of failed or failing stormwater pipes within the transportation related stormwater systems on or in the vicinity of Main Street in Winterville. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, the improvements may include, but are not limited to, stormwater improvements such as: addition of inlets, repair or replacement of curb and gutter, additional piping, and/or any necessary repair and repaving associated with the improvements. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 2,767,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 1,000 Project 02 – Lexington Road Corridor Improvements Project: This project will provide for capital improvements to the Lexington Road Corridor. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: additional sidewalks, multiuse trails, separated bike lanes, landscaped medians, intersection improvements, lighting and/or other safety improvements along the corridor and connecting streets. This project is a continuation of the TSPLOST 2018 Project 14 Lexington Road Corridor Improvements Project. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 8,357,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 4,000 Project 03 – Lexington Road Sidewalk Gap Project: This project will provide funding for capital improvements in the general area of the north side of Lexington Road between the intersections with Cooper Road and Whit Davis Road. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: sidewalks, crosswalks, and/or other pedestrian safety improvements. This project is a continuation of the TSPLOST 2018 Project 14 Lexington Road Corridor Improvements Project. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 543,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 0 Project 04 – Atlanta Highway / W. Broad Street Improvements Project: This project will provide for capital improvements to the Atlanta Highway / W. Broad Street Corridor. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: additional sidewalks, multiuse trails, bike lanes, landscaped/concrete medians, intersection improvements, lighting and/or other safety improvements along the corridor and connecting streets. This project is a continuation of the TSPLOST 2018 Project 15 Atlanta Highway Corridor Improvements Project and an expansion to include W. Broad Street. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 8,900,000  Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 4,000 Project 05 – Prince Avenue / Jefferson Road Corridor Improvements Project: This project will provide for capital improvements to the Prince Avenue / Jefferson Road Corridor. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: additional sidewalks, multiuse trails, bike lanes, landscaped/concrete medians, intersection improvements, lighting and/or other safety improvements along the corridor, as well as improvements to adjacent and connecting streets located in the vicinity of the corridor such as Old Jefferson Road. This project is a continuation of the TSPLOST 2018 Project 16 Prince Avenue Corridor Improvements Project and an expansion to include Jefferson Road. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 8,900,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 4,000 Project 06 – Timothy Road / Mitchell Bridge Road Corridor Improvements Project: This project will provide for capital improvements to the Timothy Road Corridor Improvements. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: additional sidewalks, multiuse trails, bike lanes, landscaped/concrete medians, intersection improvements, lighting and/or other safety improvements along the corridor and connecting streets. This project is a continuation of work begun under the TSPLOST 2018 Project 15 Atlanta Highway Corridor Improvements Project. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 6,900,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 65,000 Project 07 – E. Athens Neighborhood Pedestrian and Lighting Safety Project: This project will provide for capital improvements to provide for improvements to street and pedestrian lighting for improved safety and accessibility in the E. Athens Neighborhood Area that are to be approved by the Mayor and Commission. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, locations for lighting and/or safety improvements may include, but are not limited to: Johnson, Spring, Warren, N. Peter, Vine, and Dublin Streets. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 38,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 3,000 Project 08 – E. Athens Neighborhood Traffic Management Program: This project will provide for capital improvements to address speeding motorists, excessive traffic volumes, and/or related safety concerns on local residential streets through the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Policy, as may be amended by the Mayor and Commission from time to time. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: installation of traffic calming devices, speed monitoring and speed controls, improved signage, signals, lighting, speed humps, curb extensions, and/or diverters. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, locations for improvements may include, but are not limited to: Vine Street, Fairview Street, N. Peter Street, E. Broad Street, Fairview Street, McKinley Drive, Cone Drive, Little Oak Street, Arch Street, and/or Simmons Street. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 144,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 3,000 Project 09 – E. Athens Neighborhood Pavement Rehabilitation Project: This project provides funding for ongoing necessary preventive maintenance, road reconstruction, and rehabilitation activities for various streets and roadways in the E. Athens Neighborhood Area. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: milling and resurfacing Fairview Drive and/or other streets in this neighborhood, crack sealing, full depth patching, resurfacing, and roadway reconstruction with the intent to preserve and extend the life of existing roadways. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 244,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 0 Project 10 – E. Athens Neighborhood Transit Improvements Project: This project will provide capital funding for additional transit improvements in the E. Athens Neighborhood Area. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: the installation of additional sheltered bus stops, connecting sidewalks, landscaping, signage, lighting, other safety improvements, and/or other standard transit system improvements. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 361,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 31,000 Project 11 – E. Athens MLK Parkway Oconee Rivers Greenway Trail Project: This project will provide for capital improvements for the continuation of the Greenway Trail along the Oconee River generally in the vicinity of North Avenue to East Broad Street following the Mayor and Commission approved Greenway Network Plan, as may be amended from time to time. This project is a continuation of the TSPLOST 2018 Project 05 Oconee Rivers Greenway Project. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but are not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 2,457,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 21,000 Project 12 – E. Athens Neighborhood Greenway Connectors Project: This project will provide for capital improvements for the continuation of the Greenway Trail connector(s) in the E. Athens Neighborhood Area. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: additional Trail Creek Greenway Connectors in the general vicinity from Trail Creek Street to Fourth Street, potentially going through Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery; various trail and historical markers concerning the cemetery; and/or other connectors generally around Virginia Walker Park. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 1,527,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 21,000 Project 13 – E. Athens Neighborhood Pedestrian Improvements Project: This project will provide funding for capital improvements to pedestrian accessibility and safety in the E. Athens Neighborhood Area. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: sidewalks, accessibility ramps and crosswalks, rumble strips, modifications to the associated stormwater system, waste receptacles, and/or stop bars. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Project Request $ 991,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 3,000 Project 14 – N. Athens Transportation Improvements Program: This program will provide capital funding for additional transportation improvements in the north Athens area. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: traffic studies, sidewalks, crosswalks, multiuse trails, traffic signals, pedestrian and street lighting, waste receptacles, transit improvements, greenway trails and connectors, bridge replacements, and/or safety improvements. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the estimated project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 8,205,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 51,000 Project 15 – Sycamore Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project: This project will provide for capital improvements for pedestrian improvements in the general vicinity of Sycamore Drive to provide improved pedestrian connectivity to Atlanta Highway, surrounding transit stops, businesses, and/or residential areas. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, waste receptacles, lighting, and/or other similar safety improvements. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 1,500,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 3,000 Project 16 – Westchester Neighborhood Area Pedestrian Improvements Project: This project will provide for capital improvements for improving safety, accessibility, and connectivity of Westchester neighborhood areas to transit, Mitchell Bridge Road and/or Tallassee Road. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: safe crossings, connecting sidewalks, landscaping, signage, lighting, transit stop improvements, and/or other safety improvements. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 1,931,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 3,000 Project 17 – Stonehenge Neighborhood Area Pedestrian Improvements Project: This project will provide for capital improvements for improving safety, accessibility, and connectivity along Old Monroe Road and accompanying streets in the Stonehenge neighborhood including, but not limited to, Stonehenge Way, Marlborough Downs Road, Heelstone Ave, and/or Altarstone Drive. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: connecting sidewalks, safe crossings, landscaping, signage, lighting, and/or other safety improvements. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 4,706,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 3,000 Project 18 – Firefly Trail Project: This project will provide for capital improvements for the Firefly Trail generally between the current end of the trail at Hancock Road and continuing to the section in Winterville. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: paving trail sections; and installing trailhead(s), restroom facilities, signage, and/or other trail amenities as needed. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 7,495,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 35,000 Project 19 – ACCGov Public Transit Operations Program: This program will provide funding for capital improvement and operational expenses for ACCGov Transit Operations and Maintenance functions, for the purpose of providing all accompanying infrastructure and services necessary to provide access to ACCGov’s public transit system. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 27,905,000 Estimated Annual Operating Savings ($ 490,000) Project 20 – Electrify the Fleet Program: This program will provide funding for the addition, upgrade and/or replacement of any vehicles used by the ACCGov Transportation and Public Works and Transit Departments for transportation purposes to electric powered vehicles and/or for other supporting capital improvements. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, vehicles may include, but are not limited to: cars, SUVs, vans, small and medium duty trucks, utility vehicles, and/or transit buses with electric vehicles. Other improvements may include, but are not limited to, the addition of: electric vehicle charging stations and/or replacement of gas powered tools used specifically to maintain roadways with battery operated equipment. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 8,575,000 Estimated Annual Operating Savings ($ 25,000) Project 21 – Pavement and Bridge Maintenance Program: This program will provide continuation of preventive road and bridge maintenance, road reconstruction, and/or rehabilitation activities for various streets and roadways throughout ACC. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: crack sealing, full depth patching, resurfacing, roadway reconstruction with the intent to preserve and/or extend the life of existing roadways, in addition to bridge maintenance, bridge improvements, bridge repairs, and/or bridge replacements. This is a continuation of the SPLOST 2005, SPLOST 2011, and TSPLOST 2018 Program funding. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 22,195,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 0 Project 22 – Culvert and Live Stream Pipe Replacement Program: This program will provide funding for the repair, upgrades, and/or replacement of failed or failing stormwater culverts and/or live stream pipes within the transportation-related stormwater systems of ACC. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: repair, upgrades, and/or replacement of live stream stormwater pipes and/or culverts to construct best management practice as identified by the Live Stream Pipe Replacement Program approved by the Mayor and Commission, as may be amended from time to time. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 3,558,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 0 Project 23 – Greenway Trail Safety Improvements Project: This project will provide for capital improvements for existing North Oconee River Greenway Trail sections in the general vicinity of the Sandy Creek Nature Center and Walker Hall. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: repairs and/or repaving of the greenway trail, limited vehicular pull-offs, parking, and/or turnarounds. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 1,728,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 1,000 Project 24 – Historic District Street Signage Project: This project will provide for capital improvements for the addition of signage to identify historic district streets and historic neighborhoods throughout all of ACC. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to, items such as sign toppers on street signs of historic districts and/or historic neighborhoods within ACC. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 95,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 0 Project 25 – Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Program: This program includes funding for capital improvements on routes for the bicycle and pedestrian projects as may be contained in the approved Athens in Motion Plan, as may be amended from time to time, and for improved pedestrian accessibility. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: additional roadway bicycle lanes, separate bicycle lanes, roadway pavement marking, off-road bicycle paths, trails, sidewalk improvements, pedestrian safety devices such as stamped and colorized crosswalks, flashing crosswalks, removing obstructions such as utility poles in sidewalks, refuge islands in intersections, improvements for the visually impaired, improved access to ACC Transit stops, signage, pedestrian countdown timers, and/or other safety equipment. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 8,000,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 3,000 Project 26 – W. Broad & Hancock Neighborhood Pedestrian Improvements Program: This program includes capital improvements for bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements within the general vicinities of the W. Broad Area and Hancock neighborhoods. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: traffic calming, speed bumps, speed tables, sidewalks, pedestrian and street lighting, traffic signals, parking improvements, and/or traffic management devices to improve safety and pedestrian movement within the neighborhoods. This project is a continuation of the TSPLOST 2018 Project 13 W. Broad Area Pedestrian Improvements Project. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 1,500,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 3,000 Project 27 – Five Points Intersection Safety Improvements Project: This project includes capital improvements for safety improvements at the Five Points Intersection. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: sidewalks, relocation of crosswalks with ADA accessibility, signal timing and support modifications, pedestrian corner refuge renovations, pedestrian and street lighting, traffic signals, and/or other general improvements to improve safety within the intersection. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 1,500,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 3,000 Project 28 – College Square Pedestrian Plaza Project: This project will provide pedestrian improvements to the College Square Plaza area. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: master planning, improved paving, removing barriers and gaps in accessibility, enhanced seating, lighting, pavement textural changes, and/or storm water improvements. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the estimated project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 500,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 3,000 Project 29 – Smithonia & Smokey Road Pedestrian Improvement Project: This project will provide for capital improvements for pedestrian improvements in the general vicinity of Smokey Road, N. Church Street, Smithonia Road to provide improved pedestrian connectivity between, schools, businesses, and residential areas. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, trashcans, lighting, and/or other similar safety improvements. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 1,955,000 Estmated Annual Operating Impact $ 3,000 Project 30 – Traffic Safety Infrastructure Improvements Program: This program provides funding for capital improvements for traffic safety infrastructure improvements. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: rebuild/replace traffic signals and associated controls, increasing fiber optic capacity to control traffic signals, striping, guard rails and/or other recommendations made through the Corridor Safety Committee. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects.  TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 3,000,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 0 Project 31 – Neighborhood Traffic Management Program: This program will provide for capital improvements to address speeding motorists, excessive traffic volumes, and related safety on local residential streets through the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Policy, as may be amended by the Mayor and Commission from time to time. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: installation of traffic calming devices, speed monitoring devices and/or speed control devices; improved signage, signals, and/or lighting; installation of curb extensions, diverters and/or other measures to provide traffic calming within neighborhoods. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 1,000,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 3,000 Project 32 – Traffic Signage Replacement Program: This program provides funding for capital improvements for traffic signage infrastructure improvements. Depending upon actual costs and funding availability, improvements may include, but are not limited to: replacing regulatory and street name signs with new high‐reflectivity signs compliant with the Federal requirements as outlined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. Additionally, to the extent allowed by law, other funding sources, including, but not limited to, grants, may be utilized to offset and/or reduce the project budget. Any unspent project funds that accrue as a result of the receipt of grants or other funding sources may be assigned to other approved TSPLOST projects. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 750,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 0 Project 33 – City of Winterville: These projects will provide funding for specific improvements described in Appendix “A-1” hereto and made a part hereof by this reference. Sub-projects may include, but are not limited to: sidewalk improvements, pavement rehabilitation, other transportation infrastructure improvements, and acquisition of associated right-of-way and/or easements. The specific sub-projects are selected and managed by the City of Winterville. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 1,429,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 0 Project 34 – Town of Bogart: These projects will provide funding for specific improvements described in Appendix “A-2” hereto and made a part hereof by this reference. Sub-projects may include, but are not limited to, sidewalk improvements, construction of entry way signage, paving, pavement rehabilitation, and acquisition of associated right-of-way and/or easements. The specific sub-projects are selected and managed by the Town of Bogart. To the extent allowed by law, budgeted project funds may be used as matching funds for leveraging grant opportunities. TSPLOST 2023 Budget $ 344,000 Estimated Annual Operating Impact $ 0 The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. ___________________________________ Clerk of Commission