Administration - Dan Schluender, City Engineer
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Receive Feasibility Report and Order Public Hearing for the 2023 Northwest Area Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 23-06
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Executive Summary
Council is asked to receive the feasibility report for the 2023 Northwest Area Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 23-06 and order a public hearing.
Background
At the August 1, 2022 City Council meeting, Council initiated the 2023 Northwest Area Street Reconstructions project and ordered the preparation of a feasiblity report. The 2023 Northwest Area Street Reconstruction project consists of reconstruction of the following streets:
• 127th Avenue from cul-de-sac to Polk Street
• 127th Lane from Monroe Street to Polk Street
• 128th Avenue from Taylor Street to Polk Street
• 129th Lane from 175’ west of Tyler Street to Polk Street
• Tyler Street from 127th Lane to 129th Lane
• Polk Street from 126th Avenue to cul-de-sac
• 131st Avenue (E) from Van Buren Street to Taylor Street
• 131st Avenue (W) from Jefferson Street to Van Buren Street
The project consists of city streets with curb and gutter except for 131st Avenue (W) from Jefferson Street to Van Buren Street which has a rural section and no curb and gutter. The method of reconstruction will vary between the streets and is further explained in the feasibility report.
The estimated cost of these proposed improvements is $4,666,580 with $869,340 to be assessed to the benefitting properties over a 15-year period. Replacement of existing sanitary sewer castings/rings at an estimated cost of $85,800 and replacement of malfunctioning gate valves and broken access valve boxes at an estimated cost of $107,894 is proposed to be paid for by City Public Utility Funds. The remaining portion of $3,603,546 is proposed to be paid from the City’s Pavement Management Program Fund.
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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08/01/2022 |
Initiate Project and Order Preparation of Feasibility Report |
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12/19/2022 |
Receive Feasibility Report and Order Public Hearing |
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12/20/2022 |
Public Information Meeting |
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01/04/2023 |
Hold Public Hearing, Order Improvement, and Order |
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Preparation of Plans and Specifications |
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03/20/2023 |
Approve Plans & Specifications and Order Advertisement |
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for Bids |
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04/18/2023 |
Open Bids |
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05/01/2023 |
Accept Bid |
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05/08-10/27 |
Construction of Improvements |
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03/2024 |
Assess Improvements |
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04/2024 |
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, and Public Utility 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. 22-129 adopted on the 1st day of August, 2022, by the Blaine City Council, a report has been prepared for the City of Blaine Engineering Department, with reference to the reconstructions of 127th Avenue from cul-de-sac to Polk Street, 127th Lane from Monroe Street to Polk Street, 128th Avenue from Taylor Street to Polk Street, 129th Lane from 175’ west of Tyler Street to Polk Street, Tyler Street from 127th Lane to 129th Lane, Polk Street from 126th Avenue to cul-de-sac, 131st Avenue (E) from Van Buren Street to Taylor Street, 131st Avenue (W) from Jefferson Street to Van Buren Street and this report received by the Council on the 5th Day of December 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 $4,666,580.
2. A Public Hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 4th day of January 2023, 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 19th day of December 2022.