Thereupon, it was moved by Vice Mayor Byington and seconded by Mrs. Hilton that the resolution be passed.

Upon call of the roll on the question of the motion, the following vote was recorded:

There being four (4) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said resolution was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.

A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Vice Mayor Byington explained that this is a supplemental appropriation ordinance related to traffic signal system engineering. The city has 17 signalized intersections, each of which is a critical component of the city’s transportation infrastructure and must be maintained and upgraded from time to time.

This year’s budget included an objective to develop a multi-year plan for rebuilding Oakwood’s traffic signal system. In evaluating the city’s needs, the city manager determined that it would be prudent to maximize federal and state grant funding to assist with implementing a multi-year plan to rebuild the signal system. In order to accomplish this, he has recommended that the city engage professional traffic engineering consultants with experience and expertise in evaluating existing traffic signal systems, designing new systems and pursuing grant funding.

This supplemental appropriation will authorize an additional amount of $120,000 to be expended from the Capital Improvement Fund for these engineering services.

Thereupon, it was moved by Vice Mayor Byington and seconded by Mr. Stephens that the second reading be waived and that the ordinance be passed tonight.

Upon call of the roll on the question of the motion, the following vote was recorded:

There being four (4) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said ordinance was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.

A copy of the resolution, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.