Authorization to Purchase a Portable Electronic Message Board from United Traffic Services & Supply. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 06/23/08 AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to Purchase a Portable Electronic Message Board from United Traffic Services & Supply. Item Number: C 9 Contact Person/Dept.: Eric Mirzaian Public Works Maintenance Operations Phone Number: (310) 253 6410 Fiscal Impact: Yes x No General Fund: Yes X No Action Item: Public Hearing: Attachments: X Public Notification: Master E Mail Notification List (06/18/08); United Traffic Services & Supply (06/16/08). . Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson 6/12/2008 Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (06/18/08) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (06/18/08) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (06/18/08) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the purchase of a portable electronic message board from United Traffic Services & Supply in the amount of $18 186. BACKGROUND: The Public Works Department s Maintenance Operations Division regularly performs local repairs on portions of City streets and public rights of way. The scope of work can include minor pothole repairs resurfacing of portions of a street curb and sidewalk repairs and tree trimming. Often the work performed by Public Works Staff can require traffic control to detour traffic or block lanes. Currently Staff utilizes traffic cones and barricades for traffic control and rents electronic message boards from vendors when needed. Electronic message boards are effective traffic control devices as they can be visible from far distances by motorists and can alert motorists of upcoming street work. Electronic message boards also provide additional safety to Staff since they can be easier to see than traffic cones and barricades. Owning an electronic message board will allow Public Works Staff to not rely on renting equipment and will ensure that the equ...
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