Consent Agenda- Dan Schluender, City Engineer
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Receive Feasibility Report and Order Public Hearing for the 89th Avenue and Davenport Street Area Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 22-05
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Executive Summary
Council is asked to receive the feasibility report for the 89th Avenue and Davenport Street Area Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 22-05 and order a public hearing.
Background
At the September 20, 2021 City Council meetiong, Council initiated the 89th Avenue and Davenport Street Area Reconstructions project and ordered the preparation of a feasiblity report with resolution 21-180. The 89th Avenue and Davenport Street Area Reconstructions project consists of reconstruction of the following streets:
• Baltimore Street from 85th Avenue to 89th Avenue
• Davenport Street from 85th Avenue to 89th Avenue
• 89th Avenue from Central Avenue (Trunk Highway 65) to Davenport Street
• 87th Avenue from Central Avenue (Trunk Highway 65) to Hastings Street
• Eldorado Street from 85th Avenue to 87th Avenue
• Goodhue Street from 85th Avenue to 87th Avenue
• Goodhue Street from 87th Avenue to northerly dead end
In addition, the project consists of a mill and overlay of the following Streets:
• Jenkins Court from 85th Avenue to the cul de sac
• 86th Lane from Hastings Street to the cul de sac
The project area consists of city streets with rural sections and no curb and gutter, except for Jenkins Court and 86th Lane which do have concrete curb and gutter. The proposed improvements for the streets receiving a reconstruction include installing new concrete curb and gutter, aggregate base and bituminous pavement, storm sewer improvements, replacement of hydrants, repair/replacement of certain water main valves, traffic control signage replacement, and appurtenant construction. The proposed improvements for streets receiving a mill and overlay include spot curb replacement and a 1-1/2 inch depth mill and overlay.
In addition to the street improvements, the proposed project also includes the reconstruction of Lift Station No. 1 and the force main associated with this lift station.
The estimated cost of these proposed improvements is $7,856,595 with $1,237,211 to be assessed to the benefitting properties over a 15-year period for streets being reconstructed and a 5-year period for streets receiving a mill and overlay. Replacement of existing sanitary sewer castings/rings, hydrants, select valves and curb stops and reconstruction of Lift Station 1 and forcemain at an estimated cost of $2,979,855 is proposed to be paid for by City Public Utility Funds. The remaining portion of $3,639,529 is proposed to be paid from the City’s Pavement Management Program Funds.
The proposed project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible and will result in a benefit to the properties proposed to be assessed.
Schedule of Actions
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09/20/2021 |
Initiate Project and Order Preparation of Feasibility Report |
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02/23/2022 |
Receive Feasibility Report and Order Public Hearing |
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02/28/2022 |
Public Information Meeting |
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03/07/2022 |
Hold Public Hearing, Order Improvement, and Order |
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Preparation of Plans and Specifications |
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04/04/2022 |
Approve Plans & Specifications and Order Advertisement |
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for Bids |
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05/03/2022 |
Open Bids |
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05/16/2022 |
Accept Bid |
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06/22-10/22 |
Construction of Improvements |
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02/2023 |
Assess Improvements |
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2024 |
First Assessment Payment Due with Real Estate Taxes |
Recommended Council Action
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Strategic Plan Relationship
This project aligns with the City’s strategic plan goal of well-maintained infrastructure by providing high-quality street surfaces.
Board/Commission Review
Not required
Financial Impact
The project will be funded by a combination of assessments, bond proceeds placed in the City Pavement Management Program fund, Public Utility Funds, and Municipal State Aid funds. There are sufficient funds to cover these costs.
Public Outreach/Input
The project is being conducted pursuant to MN Statutes, Chapter 429 and is compliant with all public notification requirements thereof.
Staff Recommendation
By motion, adopt the resolution.
Attachment List
Attached to this item is a project location map and feasibility report.
Body
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 21-180 adopted on the 20th day of September, 2021, by the Blaine City Council, a report has been prepared for the City of Blaine Engineering Department, with reference to the reconstructions of Baltimore Street from 85th Avenue to 89th Avenue, Davenport Street from 85th Avenue to 89th Avenue, 89th Avenue from Central Avenue to Davenport Street, 87th Avenue from Central Avenue to Hastings Street, Eldorado Street from 85th Avenue to 87th Avenue, Goodhue Street from 85th Avenue to 87th Avenue, Goodhue Street from 87th Avenue to northerly dead end, Jenkins Court from 85th Avenue to the cul-de-sac, 86th Lane from Hastings Street to the cul-de-sac and this report received by the Council on the 23rd Day of February, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:
1. The Council will consider the improvement in accordance with the report finding the improvement necessary, cost-effective, and feasible, resulting in a benefit to the properties proposed to be assessed and will consider the assessment of benefiting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to the Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $7,856,595.
2. A Public Hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 7th day of March, 2022, at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, and the City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 23rd day of February, 2022.