Administration - Dan Schluender, City Engineer
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Receive Feasibility Report and Order Public Hearing for the 2023 Southeast Area Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 23-08
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Executive Summary
Council is asked to receive the feasibility report for the 2023 Southeast Area Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 23-08 and order a public hearing.
Background
At the August 1, 2022 City Council meeting, Council initiated the 2023 Southeast Area Street Reconstructions project and ordered the preparation of a feasiblity report. The 2023 Southeast Area Street Reconstruction project consists of reconstruction of the following streets:
Area 1
• 97th Lane from Austin Street to Lexington Avenue
• 98th Avenue from Austin Street to Cord Street
• 98th Lane from Austin Street to Cord Street
• 99th Avenue from Austin Street to Lexington Avenue
• Austin Street from Englewood Road to 97th Lane
• Austin Street from 98th Avenue to Lexington Avenue
• Cord Street from 98th Avenue to Austin Street
• Edgewood Road cul-de-sac (4023-4083)
• Edgewood Road cul-de-sac (4103-4163)
Area 2
• West 35W Service Drive from West 35W Service Drive to cul-de-sac
Area 3
• Edison Street from 85th Avenue to cul-de-sac
Area 4
• 89th Lane from Yancy Street to 90th Lane
• 89th Court from 90th Lane to cul-de-sac
• 90th Lane from Zumbrota Street to Rice Creek Parkway
• Bataan Street from 90th Lane to 91st Avenue
• Yancy Street from Rice Creek Parkway to 89th Lane
• Zumbrota Street from 89th Lane to 91st Avenue
• Bataan Court from 89th Lane to cul-de-sac
• Zumbrota Circle from Zumbrota Street to cul-de-sac
The project areas consist of the following work for each area:
• Area 1 is proposed to be reconstructed with curb and gutter replacement, full depth bituminous pavement reclamation, grading of the base material, and bituminous paving.
• Area 2 is proposed to be a full depth pavement reclamation, grading of the base material, and bituminous paving.
• Areas 3 & 4 are proposed to be reconstructed with spot curb and gutter replacement, full depth bituminous pavement reclamation, grading of the base material, and bituminous paving.
The subgrade of these areas will not be exposed. The scope of storm sewer improvements is limited to adding inlets at low points where there is currently limited inlet capacity and the replacement of block structures, back pitched pipes, inlet and manhole castings. Water improvements include replacement of select gate valves, select curb stops, and adjustment of other surface features. Sanitary sewer improvements are limited to replacement of manhole castings.
The estimated cost of these proposed improvements is $5,688,828 with $1,456,257 to be assessed to the benefitting properties over a 15-year period. The remaining portion of $3,943,503 is proposed to be paid from the City’s Pavement Management Program Funds and $289,067 from City Public Utility 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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08/01/2022 |
Initiate Project and Order Preparation of Feasibility Report |
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12/05/2022 |
Receive Feasibility Report and Order Public Hearing |
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12/14/2022 |
Public Information Meeting |
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12/19/2022 |
Hold Public Hearing, Order Improvement, and Order |
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Preparation of Plans and Specifications |
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04/03/2023 |
Approve Plans & Specifications and Order Advertisement 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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05/2025 |
First Assessment Payment Due with Real Estate Taxes |
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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. 22-131 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 97th Lane from Austin Street to Lexington Avenue, 98th Avenue from Austin Street to Cord Street, 98th Lane from Austin Street to Cord Street, 99th Avenue from Austin Street to Lexington Avenue, Austin Street from Edgewood Road to 97th Lane, Austin Street from 98th Avenue to Lexington Avenue, Cord Street from 98th Avenue to Austin Street, Edgewood Road (4023-4083), Edgewood Road (4103-4163), West 35W Service Drive from West 35W Service Drive to cul-de-sac, Edison Street from 85th Avenue to cul-de-sac, 89th Lane from Yancy Street to 90th Lane, 89th Court from 90th Lane to cul-de-sac, 90th Lane from Zumbrota Street to Rice Creek Parkway, Bataan Street from 90th Lane to 91st Avenue, Yancy Street from Rice Creek Parkway to 89th Lane, Zumbrota Street from 89th Lane to 91st Avenue, Bataan Court from 89th Lane to cul-de-sac, Zumbrota Circle from Zumbrota Street to cul-de-sac 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 $5,688,828.
2. A Public Hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 19th day of December 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 5th day of December 2022.