HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2026-023 Authorization for Forest Home Traffic STREETS 27MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
April 13, 2026
TB Resolution 2026 - 023: Authorization to Award Contract for the Forest Home Traffic Calming Plan Update (STREETS ’27)
Whereas, the Forest Home Improvement Association (FHIA), with the participation of theTown of Ithaca and other interested stakeholders, prepared the 2007 Forest Home Traffic Calming
Planwith the intent of reducing vehicle speeds and increasing driverattentiveness in this residentialneighborhood, thereby improving pedestrian, bicycle andvehicular safety, and creating
a more livable residential environment, and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca Planning Department, with the participation of theForest Home Improvement Association (FHIA) and other interested stakeholders, issued a Request for Qualifications
on October 27, 2025 to engageactive transportation planning and engineering services, community relations support services, and agency strategic guidance for the Forest Home neighborhood
in accordance with the Town’s Complete Streets policy (April 15, 2015) and Vision Zero policy (June 9, 2025), and
Whereas the Town’s Director of Planning, Engineer, and Director of Public Works, respectively, have reviewed the proposal and qualifications submitted by Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S.,
L.A., D.P.C. dated January 9, 2026and recommend approval by the Town Board for the Project, not to exceed $150,000, and
Whereas, on September 30, 2025, the Park Foundation granted $50,000 through their Sustainable Ithaca program’s Smart Growth category, for which a grant funding request was authorized
by Town Board Resolution 2025-065, and
Whereas in accordance with 6 NYCRR Section 617.5(c)(27), State Environmental Quality Review, the Project is classified as Type II Action and not subject to environmental review, now,
therefore be it
Resolved,that the Town Board approves the contract, Project Charter (version 1.3, dated 4/2/2026), and Scope of Work (2/10/2026; revised 4/2/2026) for theForest Home Traffic Calming
Plan Update (STREETS ’27) Project as submitted and authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute said contract,with Fisher Associates, P.E., subject to the review by the Attorney for the
Town.
Moved: Susie GutenbergerSeconded: Rod Howe
Vote: ayes – Gutenberger, Howe, DePaolo, Levine, Bleiwas, McCune and Sinton