ITEM: 12.6 ADMINISTRATION - Jean M. Keely, City Engineer
Title
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDER ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF OAK PARK BOULEVARD/119TH AVENUE FROM 125TH AVENUE TO JEFFERSON STREET (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 11-12)
Background
Plans and specifications have been prepared as directed and are available for Council review in the Engineer's office. The proposed improvements include spot concrete curb and gutter replacement, spot concrete sidewalk replacement, storm sewer structures, asphalt surface, traffic control signage, striping, and appurtenant construction for Oak Park Boulevard and 119th Avenue from 125th Avenue to Jefferson Street. The estimated total cost of the project is $1,393,200 of which $145,590 is proposed to be assessed over a ten-year period. Replacement of existing hydrants, existing sanitary sewer drop structures and castings/rings, estimated cost of $94,500 is proposed to be paid for by the City Public Utility Fund. The remaining portion of $1,153,110 is proposed to be paid from the City's Municipal State Aid Street funds and the City's Pavement Management Program funds. The project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible and will result in a benefit to the properties proposed to be assessed.
Schedule of Actions
09/15/11 |
Initiate Project and Order Preparation of Feasibility Report |
01/19/12 |
Receive Feasibility Report and Order Public Hearing |
02/14/12 |
Hold Public/Business Information Meeting |
02/16/12 |
Hold Public Hearing, Order Improvement, and |
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Order Preparation of Plans & Specifications |
05/03/12 |
Approve Plans & Specifications and |
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Order Advertisement for Bids |
TBD |
Open Bids |
TBD |
Accept Bid |
TBD |
Construct Improvements |
TBD |
Assess Improvements |
TBD |
First Assessment Payment Due with Real Estate Taxes |
Recommendation
By motion, approve the resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 12-016 of the Blaine City Council, adopted on the 16th day of February 2012, the Engineering Department has prepared plans and specifications for the following improvements for Improvement Project No. 11-12:
Spot concrete curb and gutter replacement, spot concrete sidewalk replacement, storm sewer structures, asphalt surface, traffic control signage, striping, and appurtenant construction for Oak Park Boulevard and 119th Avenue from 125th Avenue to Jefferson Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:
1. Such plans and specifications for Improvement Project No. 11-12, copies of which are filed in the City Engineer's office, are hereby approved.
2. The City Manager shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official newspaper of the City an advertisement for bid for the making of such improvements pursuant to the approved plans and specifications.
3. Such advertisement for bids shall call for sealed bids in compliance with Notice to Contractor for the advertisement for bids.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 3rd day May, 2012.