ITEM: 12.2 Administration - Jean M. Keely, City Engineer
Title
RECEIVE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF OAK PARK BOULEVARD/119TH AVENUE FROM 125TH AVENUE TO JEFFERSON STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 11-12
Background
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 |
|
Order Preparation of Plans and Specifications |
04/05/12 |
Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement |
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for Bids |
05/08/12 |
Open Bids |
05/17/12 |
Accept Bid |
06/09/12 |
Construct Improvements |
10/2012 |
Assess Improvements |
2013 |
First Assessment Payment Due with Real Estate Taxes |
Recommendation
By motion, adopt the resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 11-0117 adopted on the 15th day of September, 2011, by the Blaine City Council, a report has been prepared by the City of Blaine, Engineering Department, with reference to the reconstruction of Oak Park Boulevard/119th Avenue from 125th Avenue to Jefferson Street, and this report received by the Council on the 19th day of January, 2012.
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 $1,393,200.
2. A Public Hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 16th day of February, 2012, at 8:00 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 January, 2012.