ADMINISTRATION - Jean Keely, City Engineer
Title
INITIATE PROJECT AND ORDER PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - 2015 STREET RECONSTRUCTIONS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 15-07
Background
At the November 6, 2014 Council Workshop, staff brought forward a list of proposed projects for the 2015 Pavement Management Program (PMP). One of these projects was street reconstructions for various streets throughout the city as shown on the enclosed map. These streets have been rated and identified as needing to be reconstructed. The portion of 3rd Street under consideration was constructed in 1992 and 92nd Circle was constructed in 1988. Both streets have concrete curb and gutter and storm sewer. It is anticipated that the reconstruction will generally consist of removal and replacement of the existing pavement and curb repair/replacement where necessary.
Staff is recommending that the 2015 Street Reconstructions project be composed of the following city streets as shown on the enclosed map:
· 3rd Street from 101st Avenue to approximately 400 feet north
· 92nd Circle from Woodland Road to the cul de sac
The preliminary construction cost estimate is roughly $120,000 to be funded through a combination of assessments to benefitting properties and the PMP capital improvement plan funds.
The Finance Department is in the process of updating the PMP capital improvement plan to reflect the latest cost estimates. The streets which will be brought forth in the Feasibility Report will reflect the amount of available funding and may be reduced somewhat from what is shown on the enclosed map.
If approved, this resolution initiates the proposed 2015 Street Reconstructions project and orders preparation of a feasibility report.
Recommended Council Action
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the City Council is aware of the need to maintain City streets in a condition that provides for functional, safe and efficient travel; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the public interest to implement a Pavement Management Program to maintain City streets in a logical and cost-efficient manner; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Pavement Management Policy by Resolution No. 10-87 on October 7, 2010 to serve as the framework for implementing a Pavement Management Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council proposes to initiate a project of street reconstructions on various streets throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the costs of the improvements, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that the proposed improvements are hereby referred to the City Engineer to provide the Council with a Feasibility Report and to advise the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvements are necessary, cost-effective, and feasible, and the estimated cost of the improvements as recommended.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 22nd day of January, 2015.