Consent Agenda- Dan Schluender, City Engineer
Title
Declare Cost to be Assessed, Order Preparation and Call for Hearing on Proposed Assessment for 2021 Polk Street Area Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 19-16
Executive Summary
Improvement Project No. 19-16 was ordered by the City Council on October 19, 2020 with Resolution 20-154. A construction contract was awarded to Dresel Contracting, Inc. by the City Council on March 15, 2021 with Resolution No. 21-048 and construction was completed in the fall of 2021.
Background
Improvement Project No. 19-16 included the following project areas:
• Project Area 1 - Reconstruction of Polk Street from 89th Avenue to 91st Avenue, Tyler Street from 89th Avenue to 91st Avenue, Van Buren Street from 89th Avenue to 91st Avenue, Jackson Street from 89th Avenue to 91st Avenue, 90th Lane from 91st Avenue to 91st Avenue. Improvements included reclaiming existing bituminous pavement, reconstructing all existing curb and gutter or installing new curb and gutter where not present, sidewalk replacement, hydrant replacements, minor storm sewer additions, asphalt surface replacement, traffic control signage, and appurtenant construction.
• Project Area 2 - Rehabilitation of Polk Street from 91st Avenue to Cloverleaf Parkway. Improvements included mill and overlay existing bituminous pavement, spot curb replacement, spot sidewalk replacement, traffic control signage, and appurtenant construction.
The total cost of the project is as follows:
|
Construction Costs…………………. |
$2,027,892.96 |
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Engineering Costs………………… |
$ 350,611.02 |
|
Interest……………………………... |
$ 11,360.49 |
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Administration, Assessing, Other…... |
$ 147,421.15 |
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Total………………………………… |
$2,537,285.62 |
The total project cost indicated in the Feasibility Report was $3,207,735.00.
The Assessment Roll has been prepared consistent with the Feasibility Report.
Of the total cost, the amount to be assessed is $508,053.85. The Public Utility Funds will contribute $608,162.11 for water and sanitary sewer improvements, Pavement Management Program funds will contribute $1,171,069.66 and MSAS will contribute $250,000.00.
Strategic Plan Relationship
The 2021 Polk Street Area Street Reconstructions 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
N/A
Public Outreach/Input
The project itself and the assessment process has complied with all public notification requirements pursuant to MN Statutes, Chapter 429.
Staff Recommendation
By motion, adopt the resolution.
Attachment List
Attached to this item are a project location map, assessable parcels map and the proposed final assessment roll.
Body
WHEREAS, a contract was entered into for reclaiming existing bituminous pavement, mill and overlay existing bituminous pavement, reconstructing curb and gutter, spot curb replacements, sidewalk replacement, hydrant replacements, minor storm sewer additions, asphalt surface replacement, mill and overlay, traffic control signage, and appurtenant construction in the following described areas:
Project Area 1 - Polk Street from 89th Avenue to 91st Avenue, Tyler Street from 89th Avenue to 91st Avenue, Van Buren Street from 89th Avenue to 91st Avenue, Jackson Street from 89th Avenue to 91st Avenue, 90th Lane from 91st Avenue to 91st Avenue.
Project Area 2 - Polk Street from 91st Avenue to Cloverleaf Parkway.
AND WHEREAS, the construction cost for such improvement is $2,027,892.96 and the expenses incurred in the making of said improvements amount to be $509,392.66 making the total cost $2,537,285.62.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:
1. The total cost of such improvement is hereby declared to be $2,537,285.62.
2. The amount to be assessed is hereby declared to be $508,053.85. The Public Utility Funds will contribute $608,162.11 for water and sanitary sewer improvements, Pavement Management Program funds will contribute $1,171,069.64 and MSAS will contribute $250,000.00.
3. Assessments shall be payable in annual installments extending over a period of fifteen (15) years for Project Area 1, and five (5) years for Project Area 2. The first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2023, and shall bear interest at the rate of 3.5% per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution.
4. The City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Engineer, shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece, or parcel of land within the district affected without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and she shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in her office for public inspection.
5. The City Clerk has notified the City Council that such proposed assessment has been completed and filed in her office for public inspection.
6. A hearing shall be held on the 2nd day of May, 2022, in the Council Chambers at the Blaine City Hall at 7:30 PM, or as near that time as possible, to pass upon the proposed assessment at such time and place all persons owning property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment.
7. The City Clerk shall give published and mailed notice of such hearing as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 4th day of April, 2022.