AGENDA DATE: 8/2/2017
TITLE:
Title
Additional Speed Indicator Signs
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the appropriation of funds for the purchase of four speed indicator signs.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Walker, Kamptner, Lantz, Carr, Stoddard
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Douglas C. Walker
BACKGROUND: The Albemarle County Police Department’s (ACPD) Traffic Safety Program is currently making use of two Shield 15 Speed Signs procured in the early spring of 2016. These two signs were obtained as replacements to the police department’s aging speed trailers. The current Shield 15 Speed Signs have proven to be a useful traffic safety tool, and have yielded specific contributions to the overall Traffic Safety Program strategy for the ACPD. At the request of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, the ACPD has evaluated the purchase of additional speed signs to further support the County’s traffic safety objectives.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government’s capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities
DISCUSSION: ACPD staff has evaluated the costs and benefits of obtaining additional speed signs, which were outlined in ACPD Chief Lantz’s July 17, 2017 memorandum to the Interim County Executive, Doug Walker (Attachment A). The substance of this memorandum was shared with the Board of Supervisors on June 20, 2017.
After evaluation of alternatives, the capacity of the ACPD staff, and the benefits to the citizens of the County through the Traffic Safety Program, staff recommends that the Board approve the appropriation of funds in the amount of $23,110 to purchase four additional Shield 15 Speed Signs. The appropriation request (Appropriation #2018011) is included as part of the August 2 Appropriations agenda item.
BUDGET IMPACT: The purchase of four additional Shield 15 Speed Signs would require the Board to re-appropriate $23,110 from the FY 17 General Fund fund balance as set forth in the appropriation request (Appropriation #2018011) (Attachment B). If approved, an ongoing maintenance cost of $4,000.00 will be planned for as staff develops the FY 19 Recommended Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board approve Appropriation #2018011 included in the August 2 Appropriations agenda item.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - ACPD Memo to Interim County Executive Regarding Speed Signs