ITEM: 12.2A Administration - Jean Keely, City Engineer
Title
ORDER PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 95TH AVENUE NE FROM I35W TO HAMLINE AVENUE NE - STREET AND WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 07-05
Background
Project No. 07-05 involved tree clearing, grubbing, muck excavation, storm drainage, storm water quality management, water main installation, granular borrow, roadway widening, turn lanes, underground portion of a future traffic control signal at mid-block on 95th Avenue NE (CSAH 52) between I35W and Hamline Avenue NE, existing I35W/95th Avenue NE traffic signal modifications, aggregate base course, concrete curb and gutter, concrete median, asphalt pavement, eight-foot bituminous trail, turf restoration, traffic control signage, street signing, street lighting, and related appurtenant construction for 95th Avenue NE from I35W to Hamline Avenue NE. The total cost of the project is as follows:
Construction Costs $ 1,182,787.12
Engineering Costs $ 323,001.70
Interest $ 9,253.87
Legal $ 1,476.59
Administration, Assessing, Other $ 107,705.09
Total Construction Cost $ 1,624,224.37
Sewer Trunk-Project 92-14 $ 79,900.00
Water Main-Project 77-04 $ 79,860.00
Total Project Cost $ 1,783,984.37
The total project cost estimate indicated in the Feasibility Report was $2,231,738.00 which included the full cost for a future mid block traffic signal. As a part of this project, the full engineering design and underground portion of the future traffic signal was completed at a cost of $57,198.00. Upon meeting signal warrants, the remaining traffic signal work will be installed and assessed to benefitting properties.
The Assessment Roll has been prepared consistent with the Feasibility Report. Of the total cost, the funding sources are as follows:
Anoka County (via JPA with Blaine, DNR & Developer) $ 500,000.00
TIF Funds $ 600,000.00
Public Utility Fund (trunk water main installation) $ 240,755.04
Deposit for preparation of Feasibility Report $ 10,000.00
City of Lexington (requested change order work) $ 3,069.96
Total to be Assessed $ 430,159.37
Body
WHEREAS, a contract has been entered into for the following improvements: tree clearing, grubbing, muck excavation, storm drainage, storm water quality management, water main installation, granular borrow, roadway widening, turn lanes, underground portion of a future traffic control signal at mid-block on 95th Avenue NE (CSAH 52) between I35W and Hamline Avenue NE, existing I35W/95th Avenue NE traffic signal modifications, aggregate base course, concrete curb and gutter, concrete median, asphalt pavement, eight-foot bituminous trail, turf restoration, traffic control signage, street signing, street lighting, and related appurtenant construction for 95th Avenue NE from I35W to Hamline Avenue NE in the following described area:
The SW ΒΌ of Section 26, Township 31, Range 23, Anoka County, Minnesota. Generally properties benefitting by 95th Avenue NE from I35W to Hamline Avenue NE
WHEREAS, the construction cost for such improvement is $1,182,787.12 and the expenses incurred in the making of said improvements amount to $441,437.25 making the total project cost $1,624,224.37; and
WHEREAS, additional costs for sewer trunk have been previously incurred with Project 92-14 in the amount of $79,900.00; and
WHEREAS, additional costs have been previously incurred with Project 77-04 for water main constructed in Hamline Avenue NE in the amount of $79,860.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Blaine City Council as follows:
- The total cost of such improvement is hereby declared to be $1,783,984.37.
- The amount to be assessed is hereby declared to be $430,159.37. The City of Lexington has paid $3,069.96 for work they requested done as a change order to the contract for Project 07-05. The $10,000.00 deposit for the Feasibility Report will be applied towards the project cost. The Public Utility Fund will contribute $240,755.04. TIF Funds will contribute $600,000.00 and Anoka County has contributed $500,000.00.
- The City Manager 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 he shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in his office for public inspection.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 6th day of October, 2011.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.