ITEM: 12. 6 ADMINISTRATION - Jean M. Keely, City Engineer
Title
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDER ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE 93RD LANE INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 3, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 13-24
Background
Plans and specifications have been prepared as directed and are available for Council review in the Engineer's office. The proposed improvements include asphalt pavement replacement, gravel shouldering, storm drainage improvements, culvert replacements and cleaning, ditch cleaning and regrading, traffic control signage, and appurtenant construction of Baltimore Street from 91st Avenue to Eldorado Street, Radisson Road from Eldorado Street to 93rd Lane Extension, Eldorado Street from 91st Avenue to Radisson Road and Hastings Street from Radisson Road to the cul de sac. The estimated total cost of the project is $823,900.00 with $269,378.85 proposed to be assessed amongst benefitting properties over a ten-year period using the front footage method for commercial/industrial properties as identified in the Public Improvement Special Assessment Policy. Replacement of existing sanitary sewer castings/rings at an estimated cost of $10,250.00 is proposed to be paid for by the City Public Utility Fund. The remaining portion of $544,271.15 is proposed to be paid from 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
11/07/13 |
Initiate Project and Order Preparation of Feasibility Report |
04/17/14 |
Receive Feasibility Report and Order Public Hearing |
04/29/14 |
Hold Public/Business Information Meeting |
05/15/14 |
Hold Public Hearing, Order Improvement, and |
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Order Preparation of Plans & Specifications |
05/15/14 |
Approve Plans & Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids |
06/09/14 |
Open Bids |
06/19/14 |
Accept Bid |
2014 |
Construct Improvements |
11/2014 |
Assess Improvements |
2015 |
First Assessment Due with Real Estate Taxes |
Recommendation
By motion, approve the resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 14-081 of the Blaine City Council, adopted on the 15th day of May, 2014, the Engineering Department has prepared plans and specifications for the following improvements:
Asphalt pavement replacement, gravel shouldering, storm drainage improvements, culvert replacements and cleaning, ditch cleaning and regrading, traffic control signage, and appurtenant construction for Baltimore Street from 91st Avenue to Eldorado Street, Radisson Road from Eldorado Street to 93rd Lane Extension, Eldorado Street from 91st Avenue to Radisson Road and Hastings Street from Radisson Road to the cul de sac.
AND WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has presented such plans and specifications to the City Council for their approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Blaine as follows:
1. Such plans and specifications, a copy 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 to be received on the 9th day of June, 2014, in compliance with Notice to Contractor for the advertisement for bids.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 15th day of May, 2014.