Public Works: New Curb Cuts, 'Chirpers' at Crosswalks, Resurfacing Hamilton Street

HEARING: Amend the Order dated February 3, 2015 to make public Barrett Ave. from West Chester St. to Inman Ave. and remove the section of Barrett Ave., southerly from Edmons St. to Inman Ave. (Petition of Robert & Carol Benedict et al) a. In Committee October 21, 2015 - Held for Hearing

PETITIONS

• Carmela Szklarz request abatement of street betterment assessment #25412 in the amount of $8,402.14 for McRae Court. # 9i CC November 10, 2015
• Eleanor Cross request abatement of street betterment assessment #25404 in the amount of $22,139.32 in the name of Linda Baker for Sierra St. # 9j CC November 10, 2015
• Bruce Trotto request abatement of street betterment assessment #25415 in the amount of $5,847.00 for McRae Ct. # 7m CC October 27, 2015
• Thomas Quinn request abatement of street betterment assessment #25401 in the amount of $17,950.80 for Sierra St. # 7i CC October 27, 2015
• March 30, 2016 Public Works Committee Page 1 of 2 David Dusenbury and Nancy Rumpf request abatement of street assessment #25414, in the amount of $9,745.00 for McRae Court. # 9b CC October 20, 2015 e. 3 .

DISCUSSIONS

• Status of Sewer Connection Fee Reports and Recommendations that where requested in January. (Russell)
• Options relating to Hamilton St. resurfacing.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Order of Councilor Tony Economou - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks implement perpendicular curb cuts at all new and resurfaced walkways/roadways going forward. Further, request that audible signals (chirpers) be installed at crosswalks and to include progressive sounds or beeps as it gets into the countdown portion of the signal. Further, request that tactile raised arrows be added to all crosswalk signals and to be incorporated as part of all new crosswalk signalization. # 8a CC November 17, 2015
• Order of Councilor Tony Economou - Request City Manager request Commissioner of Public Works and Parks add fencing to any and all sidewalk reconstruction and road work projects, as well as appropriate signage for crossing/walking, to insure pedestrian safety. # 8b CC November 17, 2015 b. In Committee February 24, 2016 - Held

COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

• Transmitting informational communication relative to the Construction Progress Report for the month ending December 31, 2015. # 7.7A CM January 26, 2016
• Transmitting informational communication relative to the November 2015 Keep Worcester Clean (KWC) Activity Report. # 8.7A CM February 09, 2016