HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2016.08.31 - 22571MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 16236
BY: Commissioner Hugh Crawford, District #9
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM —
MULTIPLE YEAR PROJECT PLAN REQUIRING THE ROLLOVER OF COMMUNITY ALLOCATION —
CITY OF NOVI — REALIGNMENT OF FLINT STREET
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS from the City of Novi has submitted a Local Road Improvement Program application with a
multiple year project plan requiring the rollover and accrual of the City's maximum County contribution
authorized in the current year's approved distribution formula; and
WHEREAS the proposed budget for the identified project, the realignment of Flint Street, requires the
accrual of three (3) years maximum County contribution at the current distribution amount for the City of
Novi of $68,552; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established policies and procedures for the
Local Road Improvement Program with the adoption of Miscellaneous Resolution *16103; and
WHEREAS MR #16103 authorized the Local Road Improvement Subcommittee to establish policies and
procedures regarding the limited rollover and accrual of a municipality's allocation for projects plans that
require additional County funding; and
WHEREAS the Local Road Improvement Subcommittee has adopted a policy authorizing a municipality
to submit a multi-year plan for projects that require the accrual of the municipality's allocation for a
maximum of three (3) years; and
WHEREAS approval of a multiple-year plan and accrual of a municipality's allocation is subject to
approval by the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS a project multi-year plan is to be utilized solely for planning purposes and does not obligate
Oakland County in any way to funding a project; and
WHEREAS rollover and accrual of a municipality's allocation is subject to the continuation of the Local
Road Improvement Program, which has been established as a pilot program; and
WHEREAS a municipality's allocation is subject to change from year to year based upon the factors
utilized in current distribution formula and amendments to the distribution formula approved by the Board
of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Local Road Improvement Subcommittee has reviewed the plan submitted by the City of
Novi for the realignment of Flint Street and is recommending that the Board of Commissioners authorizes
the City of Novi's 2016 and 2017 allocations rollover for consideration of the project in 2018, contingent
upon continuation of the program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
City of Novi to roll over their allocation under the Local Road Improvement Program for 2016 and 2017 for
the purpose of the City to submit an application for the realignment of Flint Street in 2018, contingent
upon the continuation of the program..
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this
resolution to Oakland County Fiscal Services and the City of Novi.
Chairperson, ‘,Lmove the adoption of the foregoOg Resolution.
omrflissigfier Hugh Crawford
District #
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 N. Telegraph ROM!
Pontiac, MI 48341-0475
Phone: (248) 858-0100
VR X: (248) 858-1572
2016 APPLICATION FORM
LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT MATCHING FUND PILOT PROGRAM
Background: Oakland County has established a Local Road Improvement Matching Fund Pilot
Program for the purposes of improving economic development in Oakland County cities and villages.
The County intends this Program to assist its municipalities by offering limited matching funds for
specific, targeted road maintenance and/or improvement projects on roadways under the jurisdiction
of cities and villages.
Project Policies and Guidelines: The Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the Local Road
Improvement Subcommittee has established policies, procedures and guidelines for project
consideration. These documents have been included as Attachment "A".
Available Funding: Oakland County's maximum contribution for projects in eligible cities or villages
has been established within the distribution formula included as Attachment "B".
The maximum county share for 2016 program projects in Novi has been set at $68,552.
Required Matching Funds: A city or village participating in the Local Road Improvement Matching
Fund program shall match any funds authorized by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners in
an amount equal to a minimum of 50% of the cost of the total project award. Funding shall be utilized
to supplement and enhance local road maintenance and improvement programs. Funding is not
intended to replace existing budgeted local road programs or to replace funding already committed to
road improvements.
REQUESTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT
MUNICIPALITY
City of Novi
CONTACT PERSON
Rob Hayes, RE.
Director of Public Services/City
Engineer
TELEPHONE NUMBER
(248) 735-5640
STREET ADDRESS
26300 Lee BeGole Drive
CITY/ZIP
Novi, 48375
E-MAIL ADDRESS
rhayes@cityofnovi.org
PROJECT INFORMATION
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Realignment of Flint Street from Grand River Avenue to Novi Road. Flint Street is located in the
southwest quadrant of the Novi Roadn and Grand River Avenue intersection. The realigned
roadway will connect the planned Crescent Boulevard at Grand River Avenue intersection to the
intersection of Main Street and Novi Road.
ROAD/ROAD(S) TO BE IMPROVED
Flint Street
DESCRIPTION
The City of Novi completed a Scoping Study for the Northwest Quadrant of the planned Novi Road
and Grand River Avenue Ring Road in June 7, 2007 which included a recommendation that Flint
Street be realigned so that it connects with the Crescent Boulevard Extension to the north of Grand
River Avenue. This would help to complete the "ring road" concept and improve operations at the
congested, skewed, Grand River Avenue/Novi Road intersection.
A study of the southwest quadrant was then commissioned in late 2012 to determine the scope of
work associated with the reconstruction of Flint Street to realign the intersection at Grand River with
the proposed Crescent Boulevard extension's final phase (i.e., the third phase of the northwest
quadrant ring road). The goal of the study was to manage access to the parcels along Grand River
Avenue, serve the parcels fronting on Grand River from the realigned road, and to provide better
access for the parcels along Flint Street when they get redeveloped.
The project will include the realignment of Flint St, and concrete paths on both sides of the
realigned road.
PROJECT BUDGET
FUNDING REQUESTED LOCAL MATCH
$205,656 (Accrued over 3 $1,315,344
years)
DESCRtPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT EXPENDITURES
Construction of the following:
FOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
$1,521,000
• A three lane cross-section comprised of one 11-foot wide through lane in each direction, and an
11-foot wide center turn lane.
• A curb and gutter section with an enclosed storm sewer system to allow for a narrower right of
way and reduced impacts to adjacent property
• 5-foot wide bicycle lanes on each side of the roadway
• 6-foot wide sidewalks on each side of the roadway with a 4-foot greenbelt
• Additional right turn lanes at the Grand River Avenue and Novi Road intersections
• A 14 foot by 7 foot box culvert to replace the existing 84-inch culvert for the Walled Lake Branch
of the Middle Rouge River near Novi Road. This culvert replacement is required based upon the
hydraulic analysis and MDEQ Permit No. 09-63-0219-P obtained for the Crescent Boulevard
Extension project north of Grand River Avenue.
• Potential modifications to the detention basin within the project limits
• Signal instillation at Grand River/Crescent Blvd and signal upgrades at Novi Rd/Flint Street
Project cost estimate does not include right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation and/or expansion,
landscaping, lighting, or engineering.
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF PROJECT
The Local Road Improvement Pilot Program has been established under MCL123.872, the Gifts of Property Act, which
provides that "A county may grant or loan funds to a township, village, or city located within that county for the purpose
of encouraging and assisting businesses to locate and expand within the county."
DESCRIBE HOW THE PROJECT MEETS THE STATUTORY REQUIRMENT OF ENCOURAGING AND ASSISTING BUSINESS TO LOCATE AND
EXPAND IN THE COUNTY
Flint Street's current alignment bisects the land such that several small parcels exist that are not
desirable for significant economic investments. Several alternatives were developed for realigning
Flint Street, all of which would connect the existing Flint Street/Novi Road Intersection with the
proposed Crescent Boulevard Extension/Grand River Avenue Intersection and provide the same
benefits in terms of improved traffic and circulation. The various alignments would provide differing
right of way requirements and possibilities for redevelopment of the adjacent properties. The
various options were discussed with the Planning Commission and the adjacent property owners,
including Hunter Development Company.
Two alignments appear to be best in terms of property impacts and possibilities for redevelopment
of the properties. Alternative 1A generally follows the existing Flint Street roadway alignment
adjacent to the creek. The preferred alignment, Alternative 1B, shows the roadway alignment
adjacent to the railroad. By relocating the road to the western edge of the mostly undeveloped tract
and aligning it with the future West Crescent/Grand River intersection, access to a larger
contiguous mass of parcels would be created. Once Flint Street has been realigned, attracting the
right developer would be the first step in transforming this critical corner in Novi's Town Center
District into a vibrant, appealing area — attracting new jobs to support a burgeoning mixed
commercial/residential use.
OPTIONAL MULTI-YEAR PROJECT PLAN
The Local Road Improvement Program has been expressly established as a pilot program_ There is no guarantee the
program will be continued from year to year. The Local Road Improvement Program Subcommittee recognizes that the
allocation authorized for local governments may not provide adequate funding in a single year to allow a project to
move forward. Local governments shall be offered the opportunity to submit project plans that would necessitate the
accumulation of multiple years of the community's allocation amount to fulfill the County's share of a project budget. A
multi-year project plan submittal shall not exceed three years in duration. The allocation amount available to each
community is subject to change annually based upon the factors utilized in the distribution formula. Consideration of
multi-year project plans does not obligate Oakland County in any way to fund any project or program in the future.
These plans are meant to be utilized for planning purposes and for consideration by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners to authorize a limited carryover of a community's allocation year to year.
DESCRIPTION OF MULTI-YEAR PLAN JNCLUDING ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET AND CARRYOVER PERIOD OF COMMUNITY'S
LLO CATION
The intent is to bank grant funding provide by The Local Road Improvement Program for the
prescribed maximum three year duration with construction forecasted in 2020 when local match
funds will be available in City fiscal year 2019-2020.
In the interim, the the City will follow this project development timeline:
• FY 2016/2017: Complete project scoping; add project to CIP
• FY 2017/2018: Complete preliminary design and right-of-way acquisition
• FY 2018/2019: Complete final design engineering
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Local Road Improvement Program Subcommittee of the Finance Committee of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners has been tasked with managing this program and making recommendations for project approval. Please
supply any additional information you believe may be helpful in the consideration of your application.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please see the attached Flint Street Realignment Study for additional information.
REPORT FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT
MCL 123.872 requires that "the grant or loan contract made by a county shall require a report to the county board of
commissioners regarding the activities of the recipient and the degree to which the recipient has met the stated public
purpose of the funding'.
I, on behalf of C_.; c—c-- t."1 0 V , have been provided with a copy of the
Policies and Procedures of he Local Road Improvement Program (Attachment "Al and agree to comply with these
terms and conditions.
I, on behalf of C.'4 0C Nov ,'
, understand and agree to comply with the
requirement to provide the Oa land County Board of Commissioners with a report following the completion of an
approved_er9jk.ct outlining the degree to which the project met the stated purpose of the funding.
Signature of Authtrized Party
ie61 yes,
Printed Name and Title
Please return completed application to: Local Road Improvement Subcommittee
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
1200 N. Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341-0475
A pdf copy of application can be emailed to: Chris Ward, Senior Analyst wardccPoakgov.com
Questions regarding the application and approval process should be directed to Chris Ward at the email address above
or by phone at (248)858-0111
7/Ze.
Date
FLINT STREET REALIGNMENT STUDY
CITY OF NOVI
OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
URS Project Number 12943834
Prepared For:
CITY OF NOVI ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Prepared By:
URS
GRAND RAPIDS — SOTJTHFIELD — TRAVERSE CITY
January 29, 2015
Table of Contents
Introduction and Background 1
Alternative lA
Roadway Design 2
Hydrology and Drainage 2
Bicycle and Pedestrian Amenities
Access Management
Traffic Signals
Construction Cost Estimate
Alternative 1B
Roadway Design 4
Hydrology and Drainage 4
Bicycle and Pedestrian Amenities 4
Access Management 4
Traffic Signals 4
Construction Cost Estimate 4
Impacts of the Alternatives 5
Right of Way Impacts 5
Wetland Impacts 6
Floodplain Impacts 7
Utility Impacts 7
Historic Property Impacts 8
Implementation Recommendations 9
Funding 9
Right of Way 9
Permits 9
Design 10
Utility Coordination 10
TABLES
Table 1 Right of Way Impacts 5
FIGURES
Figure 1 Alternative lA 11
Figure 2 Alternative 1B 12
Figure 2 Typical Cross Section 13
Figure 3 Existing Wetlands 14
Figure 4 Existing FEMA 100 Year Floodplain 15
Appendix 1: Construction Cost Estimates
Appendix 2: Alternatives Not Selected
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City of Novi Engineering Department
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Introduction and Background
Flint Street between Grand River Avenue and Novi Road is currently an asphalt and chip-sealed
roadway and is in poor condition. The properties accessing Flint Street in this area are expected to
develop/redevelop in the near future and will need an improved roadway to support increased traffic
volumes.
The June 7, 2007 Scoping Study for the Northwest Quadrant, Novi Road and Grand River Avenue Ring
Road includes a recommendation that Flint Street be realigned so that it connects with the Crescent
Boulevard Extension to the north of Grand River Avenue. This would help to complete the "'ring road"
concept and improve operations at the congested Grand River Avenue/Novi Road intersection.
Flint Street is in the Novi Town Center Area. The Town Center Area Study approved by the Novi
Planning Commission on March 26, 2014 includes specific recommendations for the realignment of
Flint Street, including:
• Preferred routes
• Pedestrian and Bicycle amenities
• Adjacent land use and zoning
The purpose of this report is to summarize the studies completed to date and provide an outline for
implementation of the realignment and improvements in the Flint Street corridor.
Several alternatives were developed for realigning Flint Street, all of which connect the existing Flint
Street/Novi Road Intersection with the proposed Crescent Boulevard Extension/Grand River Avenue
Intersection and provide the same benefits to traffic and circulation. The various alignments provide
differing right of way requirements and possibilities for redevelopment of the adjacent properties. The
various options were discussed with the Planning Commission and the adjacent property owners,
including Hunter Development Company. Two alignments appear to be best in terms of property
impacts and possibilities for redevelopment of the properties. Alternative lA (Figure 1) generally
follows the existing Flint Street Roadway alignment adjacent to the creek. Alternative 1B, (Figure 2)
shows the roadway alignment adjacent to the railroad. Appendix 2 (Alternatives Not Selected), shows
an additional alignment which would bisect the area available for development/redevelopment, leaving
narrower areas on each side of the roadway, rather than a wider area on one side. This alternative would
limit options for redevelopment of properties in the area and is considered undesirable for this reason.
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City of Novi Engineering Department
Alternative
This alternative connects the planned Crescent Boulevard at Grand River Avenue to Main Street at Novi
Road, with signalized intersections at each end (see Figure 1). It roughly matches the existing Flint
Street alignment, except at the north end where it continues further west to connect to the planned
Crescent Boulevard.
ROADWAY DESIGN
Alternative 1A has a three lane cross section (Figure 3), including:
• One 11-foot wide lane through lane in each direction, and an 11 foot wide center turn lane
• 5-foot wide bicycle lanes on each side of the roadway
• 5-foot wide sidewalks on each side of the roadway with a 5-foot greenbelt
• Additional right turn lanes are provided at the Grand River Avenue and Novi Road intersections
The proposed right-of-way width is generally 70 feet, with additional width at each end to accommodate
the additional turn lanes at Grand River Avenue and Novi Road.
A curb and gutter section with an enclosed storm sewer system is proposed to allow for a narrower right
of way and reduced impacts to adjacent property. Either concrete or asphalt pavement could be used for
the roadway.
A five foot wide greenbelt is included between the sidewalks and the back of curb. This area provides
room to place signing and provides for some snow storage during winter months. The greenbelt also
improves aesthetics and increases safety by increasing the separation between pedestrians and vehicles.
A wider greenbelt is desirable; however this would require additional property acquisition.
A four lane boulevard was considered, but eliminated due to its increased right-of-way and higher
construction cost.
HYDROLOGY AND DRAINAGE
The existing 84-inch culvert for the Walled Lake Branch of the Middle Rouge River near Novi Road
will be replaced with a 14 foot by 7 foot box culvert. This culvert replacement is required based upon
the hydraulic analysis and MDEQ Permit No. 09-63-0219-P obtained for the Crescent Boulevard
Extension project north of Grand River Avenue.
The existing 84-inch culvert for the Walled Lake Branch of the Middle Rouge River near Grand River
Avenue is not required to be replaced based on the hydraulic analysis, and will be left in place.
Alternative 1A impacts the existing detention pond on the George Keros parcel, so modifications would
be required.
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES
Bicycle lanes are provided in each direction on the roadway and sidewalks provided along both sides.
The sidewalk along the northeast side of the roadway will border the creek for most of the project
length. Turnouts and benches could be incorporated into the project design to create amenities for
pedestrians along the creek.
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ACCESS MANAGEMENT
The following parcels have direct access to Grand River Avenue:
• CSX Transportation Yard
• Country Building Supply
• Lee BeGole parcel
• Gap Property Management parcels
• George Keros parcel
As the Flint Street area is developed, these access points should be eliminated from Grand River Avenue
and replaced with access to the new Flint Street. This would result in decreased turning movements to
and from Grand River Avenue and improve safety.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
The existing traffic signal at Novi Road/Flint Street will require minor modifications due to the widened
roadway. The planned traffic signal at Grand River Avenue/Crescent Boulevard has been designed to
accommodate a three leg intersection. Additional traffic signal heads and mast arms will be needed to
accommodate the fourth leg of the intersection.
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
The improvements shown in Alternative 1A are estimated at $1,900,000 for design and construction.
This estimate does not include right of way, street lighting, landscaping, or utility work. See Appendix
1 for detailed information.
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Alternative iB
This alternative (Figure 2) is similar to Alternative lA and connects the same two points on each end,
but is adjacent to the CSX Railroad instead of the creek in the center portion of the alignment. Traffic
operations should be the same as with Alternative 1A.
ROADWAY DESIGN
The roadway design would be the same as Alternative 1A.
HYDROLOGY AND DRAINAGE
The hydrology and drainage would be the same as Alternative IA; except that Alternative 1B does not
impact the existing detention pond on the George Keros parcel, so it would not require modifications.
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES
The bicycle and pedestrian amenities would be the same as Alternative IA, except that the opportunities
to provide aesthetic amenities adjacent to the creek present with Alternative lA will not be present with
Alternative 1B.
ACCESS MANAGEMENT
The same parcels listed under Alternative IA for having their access points changed from Grand River
Avenue to the relocated roadway should be considered for Alternative 1B also. The drawing for
Alternative 1B shows one possible roadway/driveway that would accomplish this. Although this is not
shown in the drawing for Alternative 1A, a similar access roadway/driveway could be included with
Alternative IA to accomplish the access revisions. The right of way and construction costs for this
access roadway/driveway are not included in the estimate for either alternative.
Alternative 1B also requires more additional right of way than Alternative IA, due to the alignment not
utilizing the existing Flint street right of way to the same degree as Alternative 1A. To minimize right
of way impacts to the adjacent properties, the existing Flint Street right of way could be combined with
the adjacent properties in order to make them more economically viable. The City may want to retain
some of the Flint Street right of way adjacent to the creek for use as a pathway.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
The traffic signal changes would be the same as Alternative IA.
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE
The improvements shown in Alternative 1B are estimated at $1,740,000 for design and construction.
The construction cost for Alternative 1B is less than Alternative lA because the existing detention basin
would not need to be modified. This estimate does not include right of way, street lighting, landscaping,
or utility work. See Appendix 1 for detailed information.
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Impacts of the Alternatives
RIGHT OF WAY IMPACTS
The existing Flint Street right of way varies from 45 feet wide to 90 feet wide. The wider portions
include the existing creek where the creek is adjacent to the roadway. Alternative lA utilizes all of the
existing right of way and requires some additional right of way for widening and for realignment at the
north end of the roadway.
The chart which follows lists each parcel affected by the project and the right of way requirements from
each parcel for both Alternative lA and IB.
TABLE 1
RIGHT OF WAY IMPACTS
Parcel ill) &
Owner
Area
(Ac)
Alt IA
ROW .
.Req.
(Ac)
Alt IB
'ROW.
Req.
(Ac)
Current
Use
Notes
50-22-15-477-001
CSX
Transportation
0.66 0.00 0.00 Warehouse/
Rail Yard
Access change from Grand River
Avenue to new driveway from Flint
Street shown in Alt 1B, but not with Alt
1A. Driveway and access change could
be done with either alternative. ROW
for this driveway is not included.
50-22-15-477-002
Gap Property
Management
0.32 0.00 0.00 Residential Access change from Grand River
Avenue to new driveway from Flint
Street shown in Alt 1B, but not with Alt
1A. Driveway and access change could
be done with either alternative. ROW
for this driveway is not included.
50-22-15-477-003
Gap Property
Management
0.33 0.00 0.00 Residential Access change from Grand River
Avenue to new driveway from Flint
Street shown in Alt 1B, but not with Alt
1A. Driveway and access change could
be done with either alternative. ROW
for this driveway is not included.
50-22-15-477-004
Gap Property
Management
0.17 0.00 0.00 Residential Access change from Grand River
Avenue to new driveway from Flint
Street shown in Alt 1B, but not with Alt
1A. Driveway and access change could
be done with either alternative. ROW
for this driveway is not included.
50-22-15-477-005
Patrice, LLC
1.47 0.04 0.56 Country
Building
Supply
Access change from Grand River
Avenue to new driveway from Flint
Street shown in Alt 1B, but not with Alt
1A. Driveway and access change could
be done with either alternative. ROW
for this driveway is not included.
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TABLE 1
RIGHT OF WAY IMPACTS
Parcel ID &
Owner
Area
(Ac)
Alt 1A
ROW
Req.
(Ac)
Alt lB .
ROW
Req.
(Ac)
Current
Use
Notes
50-22-15-477-006
Patrice, LLC
0.34 0.12 0.18 Parking &
Storage for
Country
Building
Supply
Driveway, lumber storage and parking
impacted.
50-22-15-477-012
Lee BeGole
0.60 0.29 0.22 Residential Previously two parcels, combined in
2010. Residential building not impacted
directly. Setback, zoning conformance,
and need to relocate driveway may
result in a total take.
50-22-477-011
George S. Keros
1.30 0.48 0.00 Vacant and
Detention
Pond for
Shopping
Center
Most of the detention pond is within the
ROW area for Alt 1A and will require
significant modifications or
reconstruction. Alt IA ROW area listed
is for road only. Detention pond
reconstruction will require additional
area from this parcel and needs further
study.
50-22-22-227-001
GL Investments
0.69 0.00 0.00 Sunoco Gas
Station
Driveway grading permit may be
needed.
50-22-22-227-029
City Center Plaza
Limited Partners
5.26 0.00 0.00 Shopping
Center
Driveway grading permit likely needed.
50-22-22-266-003
Hunter
Development Co.
4.46 0.60 0.91 Former
Concrete
Plant
Strip take required
50-22-22-226-005
Hunter
Development Co.
4.27 0.36 1.04 Vacant Strip take required
All of the parcels listed are currently zoned TC-1 (Town Center 1 Zoning District).
Appraisals and further study are needed to estimate the cost of the right of way required for the project.
WETLAND IMPACTS
There are existing wetlands in the project area, as shown in Figure 3 along with the Alternative IA
alignment. This information is from the City GIS system.
The existing wetlands closely follow the creek. The realigned roadway for Alternative 1A may
encroach slightly into the wetlands along the creek. Alternative 1B should not impact wetlands.
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Actual wetland impacts will depend upon the grading limits required for the roadway and the actual
limits of the existing wetlands. As part of the design of the project, detailed grading limits will be
established. The actual wetland limits also need to be staked by a wetland ecologist as part of the
design.
FL OODPLAIN IMPACTS
There is a regulated floodplain in the project area. Figure 4 shows the existing FEMA 100 year
floodplain in the project area and the Alternative lA alignment. Because the floodplain follows the
creek, floodplain impacts appear to be possible with Alternative 1A, and much less likely with
Alternative 1B.
The existing floodplain shown is based upon the PEMA model of the existing creek. Note that the
floodplain encroaches onto the edge of existing Flint Street in some areas. An MDEQ Permit was
obtained for the Crescent Boulevard Extension project north of Grand River Avenue, which has not yet
been constructed. The analysis done for this permit shows that the existing culvert under Flint Street
just west of Novi Road is under-sized and negatively impacts the hydraulic capacity of the creek.
Upsizing of this culvert is needed. The design plans completed for the Crescent Boulevard Extension
project include replacing the culvert, as reflected in Figures 1 and 2. We anticipate that floodplain
impacts will be mitigated by this culvert replacement and that further mitigation for floodplain impacts
will not be required for either alternative.
Following construction, a FEIVIA Letter of Map Revision should be done to document the change in
floodplain resulting from the culvert replacement.
UTILITY IMPACTS
There are numerous public and private utilities in the project area, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Some
utility relocation will be required for the project. Specifically:
• Several power poles for the existing line running parallel to Grand River will need to be
relocated. This power line is not in an existing roadway easement and likely has its own
easement. As a result, relocation will likely be at project expense.
• Existing sanitary and water main covers also may need to be adjusted to grade within the grading
limits of the roadway work.
• The former concrete plant site has existing utility services. Redevelopment of this parcel and the
adjacent Hunter Development parcel will likely include providing water, sewer, gas, electric
power and telecom services. It is prudent to plan for these future services to ensure that the
roadway work is compatible with the addition of these utility facilities. In particular,
consideration could be given to constructing water supply and sanitary sewer adjacent to the
roadway to service future development. Sleeves for gas, electric and telecom crossings of the
new roadway could also be constructed if the best locations for these crossings can be
determined.
Costs for utility relocation and upgrading/extension of utility services in the area are not included in the
construction cost estimate.
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HISTORIC PROPERTY IMPACTS
The project has the potential to impact historic properties. In particular, the Lee BeGole and other
residential buildings along Grand River Avenue appear to be over fifty years old, which is the first
criterion for determining whether a structure may be of historical significance. Both alternatives will
have similar impacts to these properties. There are other criteria, including whether important events
have occurred on the property, the extent to which remodeling has removed original features, and
whether the structure is unique or is a particularly good example of a particular architectural style.
When federal funding is involved in a project, coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office is
required as part of the design process. This process will determine whether there are historically
significant properties which would be impacted by the project, should federal funding be obtained.
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Implementation Recommendations
To implement the improvements outlined, the following actions need to be completed:
FUNDING
In addition to local funds, the City should explore obtaining state and federal funds for the
improvements. Possible sources include:
• Block Grants
• Transportation Economic Development Funds
• STP funding
If Federal funding is to be used for the project, an Environmental Assessment may need to be prepared
and processed, including conducting public hearings regarding the proposed improvements.
Coordination with the State Historic Preservation Officer is also required for projects using federal
funds. Should impacts to potentially significant historic properties be identified, preparation and
processing of a Section 4(1) Statement could be required in addition to the Environmental Assessment.
RIGHT OF WAY
As the design advances, legal descriptions can be prepared. Right of Way negotiations can then be
completed.
PERMITS
Permits will need to be obtained from the Oakland County Road Commission and the Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality.
• No significant issues are anticipated in obtaining the Oakland County Road Commission permit.
• For the MDEQ Permit, hydraulic studies need to be completed and an application completed.
The hydraulic study completed for the Crescent Boulevard Extension included the Flint Street
area, and determined that the culvert under Flint Street just west of Novi Road needs to be
replaced. However, the permit obtained for the Crescent Boulevard Extension will expire in
March 2015. While a permit extension can be requested, approval of an extension by MDEQ is
unlikely unless construction is underway. If a new permit application is required for the
Crescent Boulevard Extension, the new application should include both the Crescent Boulevard
Extension and the Flint Street realignment projects. Additional wetland impacts, floodplain
impacts, and storm sewer connections to the creek along Flint Street could be included in the
permit application. The change in impervious area due to widening of Flint Street also should be
reflected in the hydraulic model.
Relocation of the existing detention pond for the City Center Shopping Center also needs to be
included in the hydraulic studies and MDEQ permit application.
• After the construction is done, A FEMA Letter of Map Revision should be completed to
document the change to the floodplain.
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DESIGN
Topographic surveys and geotechnical exploration work are the next steps in the design process that
should be completed. A traffic study also is needed to determine turn lane storage lengths and to
validate the design concept.
UTILITY COORDINATION
Additional information regarding the locations of existing privately owned utilities has been requested.
Necessary relocation work will be estimated as the information is provided and the design progresses.
In addition, the City and the private utility companies should discuss redevelopment needs to ensure that
utilities constructed as part of the roadway project are compatible with utility needs for the area.
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Appendix 1: Construction Cost Estimate
Flint Street Realignment Study
City of Novi Engineering Department
City of Novi
Flint Street Realignment Project
Estimate of Cost - Alternative 1A
1/29/2015
Item No. Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Total Cost ($)
1 Pre-Construction Audio-Visual LS 1 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00
$ 30,000.00 2 Maintaining Traffic LS 1 $ 30,000.00
3 Tree Protection Each 20 $ 50.00 $ 1,000.00
4 Pavt, Rem Syd 100 $ 4.00 $ 400.00
5 Sidewalk, Rem Syd 170 $ 4.00 680.00 6 Curb and Gutter, Rem Ft 300 2.50 $ 750.00
7 Clearing Acre 0.50 $ 7,500.00 $ 3,750.00
8 Roadway Grading Sta 19 $ 2,000.00 $ 38,000.00
9 Remove 84 inch culvert LS 1 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 10 Silt Fence Ft 3,800 $ 1.50 $ 5,700.00 11 Curb and Gutter Inlet Filter, After Paving Ea 18 $ 100.00 $ 1,800.00
12 Aggregate Base, 21AA, 8 inch Syd 10,500 8.00 $ 84,000.00
13 Cone Pavt, Non Reint, 8 inch Syd 9,200 $ 30.00 $ 276,000.00
14 Sewer, 12 inch, Tr Det B Ft 990 $ 25.00 24,750.00
15 Sewer, 15 inch, Tr Dot B Ft 275 $ 30.00 $ 8,250.00
$ 18,900.00 16 Sewer, 18 inch, Tr Det B Ft 420 $ 45.00
17 Sewer, 24 inch, Tr Det B Ft 425 $ 55.00 $ 23,375.00
18 Videotaping Sewer Pipe Ft 2,110 $ 1.00 $ 2,110.00
19 Dr Structure, 48 inch dia Ea 25 1,100.00 $ 27,500.00
20 Hydrodynamic Separator Ea 1 $ 26,000.00 $ 26,000.00
21 Dr Structure Cover Ea 25 $ 500.00 $ 12,500.00
22 Underdrain, 6 inch Ft 3,800 $ 5.25 $ 19,950.00
23 Utility Adjustments and Relocation LS 1 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00
24 Culvert End Sections Ea 2 $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00
25 14 ft by 7 ft Box Culvert LS 1 $ 200,000.00 $ 200,000.00
26 Curb and Gutter, Cone, Dot F4 Ft 3,900 $ 18.00 $ 70,200.00
27 Sidewalk, Cone, 4 inch Sft 12,675 3.50 $ 44,362.50
28 Sidewalk Ramp, Conc, 8 inch Sft 1,300 $ 4.50 $ 5,850.00
29 ADA Detectable Warning Plate - New Construction Sft 200 20.00 $ 4,000.00
30 Slope Restoration, Type B Syd 12,000 $ 2.00 $ 24,000.00
31 Permanent Signing LS 1 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00
32 Permanent Pavement Markings LS 1 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00
33 Detention Pond Relocation LS 1 $ 150,000.00 $ 150,000.00
34 Traffic Signal Work LS 1 $ 175,000.00 $ 175,000.00
SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION ITEMS $ 1,321,827.50
Mobilization and Contingencies (Approx. 15%) $ 198,274.13
Engineering (25%) $ 380,025.41
TOTAL $ 1,900,127.03
TOTAL ESTIMATED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COST USE $ 1,900,000.00
Notes:
Does not include ROW Costs
Does not include utility relocation or utility expansion costs
Does not include landscaping or lighting cost
Signal cost assumes additional cost for thrird leg of Grand River/ Crescent Signal and signal modifications at Crescent/Novi Rd.
Detetion pond relocation scope requires further study
Box culvert cost included was also included in previous estimates for Northwest Ring Road (Crescent Blvd Extension) Project
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Flint Street Realignment Project
Estimate of Cost - Alternative 1B
1129/2015
Item No. Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price ($) Total Cost ($)
1 Pre-Construction Audio-Visual LS 1 2,000.00
$ 30,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 30,000.00 2 Maintaining Traffic LS 1
3 Tree Protection Each 20 $ 50.00 $ 1,000.00
4 Pavt, Rem Syd 100 $ 4.00 400.00
5 Sidewalk, Rem Syd 170 $ 4.00 $ 680.00
6 Curb and Gutter, Rem Ft 300 $ 2.50 $ 750.00 7 Clearing Acre 0.50 $ 7,500.00 $ 3,750.00
8 Roadway Grading Sta 20 $ 2,000.00 $ 40,000.00
9 Remove 84 inch culvert LS 1 $ 10,000.00 10,000.00 10 Silt Fence Ft 4,000 $ 1.50 $ 6,000.00
11 Curb and Gutter Inlet Filter, After Paving Ea 18 $ 100.00 $ 1,800.00
12 Aggregate Base, 21AA, 8 inch Syd 11,350 $ 8.00 $ 90,800.00
$ 298,200.00 13 Conc Pavt, Non Reinf, 8 inch Syd 9,940 $ 30.00
14 Sewer, 12 inch, Tr Det B Ft 990 $ 25.00 $ 24,750.00
15 Sewer, 15 inch, Tr Det B Ft 275 $ 30.00 $ 8,250.00
16 Sewer, 18 inch, Tr Det B Ft 420 $ 45,00 $ 18,900.00
17 Sewer, 24 inch, Tr Det B Ft 425 $ 55.00 $ 23,375.00
18 Videotaping Sewer Pipe Ft 2,110 $ 1.00 $ 2,110.00
19 Dr Structure, 48 inch dia Ea 25 $ 1,100.00 $ 27,500.00
20 Hydrodynamic Separator Ea 1 $ 26,000.00 26,000.00
21 Dr Structure Cover Ea 25 $ 500.00 $ 12,500.00
22 Underdrain, 6 inch Ft 4,050 5.25 $ 21,262.50
23 Utility Adjustments and Relocation LS 1 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00
24 Culvert End Sections Ea 2 $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00
25 14 ft by 7 ft Box Culvert LS 1 $ 200,000.00 $ 200,000.00
26 Curb and Gutter, Conc, Det F4 Ft 3,900 $ 18.00 $ 70,200.00
27 Sidewalk, Conc, 4 inch Sft 13,690 $ 3,50 $ 47,915.00
28 Sidewalk Ramp, Conc, 8 inch Sft 1,300 $ 4,50 $ 5,850.00
29 ADA Detectable Warning Plate - New Construction Stt 200 $ 20.00 $ 4,000.00
30 Slope Restoration, Type B Syd 12,960 $ 2.00 $ 25,920.00
31 Permanent Signing LS 4 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00
32 Permanent Pavement Markings LS 1 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00
33 Detention Pond Relocation LS - $ 150,000.00 $
34 Traffic Signal Work LS 1 $ 175,000.00 $ 175,000.00
SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION ITEMS $ 1,209,912.50
Mobilization and Contingencies (Approx. 15%) $ 181,486.88
Engineering (25%) $ 347,849.84
TOTAL $ 1,739,249.22
TOTAL ESTIMATED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COST USE $ 1,740,000.00
Notes:
Does not include ROW Costs
Does not include utility relocation or utility expansion costs
Does not include landscaping or lighting cost
Signal cost assumes additional cost for thrird leg of Grand River/ Crescent Signal and signal modifications at Crescent/Novi Rd.
Detetion pond relocation scope requires further study
Box culvert cost included was also included in previous estimates for Northwest Ring Road (Crescent Blvd Extension) Project
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Flint Street Realignment Study
City of Novi Engineering Department
Resolution #16236 August 18, 2016
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC. #16236) August 31, 2016
BY: Finance Committee, Tom Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — PILOT LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM — MULTIPLE
YEAR PROJECT PLAN REQUIRING THE ROLLOVER OF COMMUNITY ALLOCATION — CITY OF NOVI —
REALIGNMENT OF FLINT STREET
TO: The Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-C of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced resolution
and finds:
1. On May 18, 2016, the Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved Miscellaneous Resolution #16103
which designated $1,000,000 in fund balance for the Local Road Improvement Matching Program for
the purposes of improving economic development in Oakland County cities and villages.
2. Local Road Improvement Subcommittee has adopted a policy authorizing a municipality to submit a
multi-year plan for projects that require the accrual of the municipality's allocation for a maximum of
three (3) years.
3. The proposed budget for the identified project, the realignment of Flint Street, requires the accrual of
three (3) years maximum county contribution at the current distribution amount for the City of Novi of
$68,552.
4. The Local Road Improvement Subcommittee and Board of Commissioners has reviewed the multi-
year plan application submitted by the City of Novi and authorized to roll-over the 2016 and 2017
allocation amounts for the purpose of the City to submit an application in 2018 for the realignment of
Flint Street project.
5. The 2016 and 2017 roll-over allocation amounts for the City of Novi under the Local Road
Improvement Program will be retained in the Local Road Improvement Matching Program Assigned
Fund Balance (GL account #383465) and will require a separate resolution anticipated in 2018 to
appropriate funding for the realignment of Flint Street project; contingent upon continuation of the
program.
6. The funding will be contingent upon the County's distribution from the Michigan General Revenue
Sharing Act. Reduction or elimination of the County's distribution of revenue sharing funds may result
in the elimination or suspension of the program.
7. No budget amendment is required at this time.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Resolution #16236 August 31 2016
Moved by Kochenderfer supported by Quarles the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the
amended Consent Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Fleming, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, KowaII. Long,
McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles. Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Bowman,
Dwyer. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the amended
Consent Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
//(
I HEREON' APPROVE THIS RESOLUTION
CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ACTING PURSUANT TO MCL 45.559A (7)
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on August 31,
2016, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at
Pontiac. Michigan this 31 st day of August, 2016
6411
Lisa Brown, Oakland County
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