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City of Missoula, Montana Item to be Referred to City Council Committee Committee: Public Works Committee Item: Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Missoula and the University of Montana for SID 548 – 5th / 6th / Arthur Intersection Safety Improvements Date: October 29, 2009 Prepared by: Gregg Wood Initiated by: Kevin Slovarp Action Required: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Montana for the proposed SID 548 – 5th / 6th/ Arthur Intersection Safety Improvements project. Recommended Motion: I move the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Montana on the proposed SID 548 – 5th / 6th/ Arthur Intersection Safety Improvements project. Timeline: Referral to committee: October 30, 2009 Committee discussion: November 4, 2009 Background and Alternatives Explored: A project that was larger in scope was originally considered by the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT). Ultimately MDT decided on the “No Build” alternative to the Environmental Assessment process. The purpose of the current project is to address basic safety issues associated with a high volume of pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles adjacent to the University of Montana campus on U. S. Highway 12 6th Street East and Maurice Avenue). This safety project will implement improvements on the State of Montana Department of Transportation Highway System and City roads adjacent to the University of Montana campus. Financial Implications: $1,250,000 Special Improvement District assessed to the University of Montana City – contribute in-kind labor for paving activities State – contribute labor and materials necessary for traffic signal installation. Attachments (to follow): Memorandum of Understanding