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File #: RES 18-33    Version: 1 Name: Approve P&S & Order Ad for Bids, I/P 17-07
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/1/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/1/2018 Final action: 3/1/2018
Title: APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDER ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE LEVER STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM 125TH AVENUE NORTH TO 132ND AVENUE ALIGNMENT, INCLUDING THE INTERSECTION OF 125TH AVENUE AND LEVER STREET, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 17-07
Sponsors: Jean Keely
Attachments: 1. Plan Cover Sheet
Related files: RES 17-081

ADMINISTRATION - Jean M. Keely, City Engineer

 

Title

APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDER ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE LEVER STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM 125TH AVENUE NORTH TO 132ND AVENUE ALIGNMENT, INCLUDING THE INTERSECTION OF 125TH AVENUE AND LEVER STREET, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 17-07

 

Background

The Public Hearing for the proposed improvement project was held on July 13, 2017.  There were several residents concerned about proposed assessments to properties along Lever Street.  The city has a consultant preparing assessment appraisals that are anticipated to be complete by late spring.  The City Council ordered the improvements at the July 13, 2017 Council meeting and ordered preparation of plans and specifications.  Plans and specifications have been prepared as directed and are available for Council review in the Engineer’s office.

 

The proposed improvements will introduce sanitary sewer and water main to the Lever Street area north of 125th Avenue alignment, including intersection improvements at 125th Avenue and Lever Street.  The proposed improvements include trunk sanitary sewer, trunk water main, sanitary sewer lift station, storm drainage improvements, storm water quality management, class 5 aggregate base, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk, bituminous trail, asphalt pavement, intersection improvements, traffic control signage, striping, and appurtenant construction. 

 

Schedule of Actions

03/16/17

Initiate Project and Order Preparation of Feasibility Report

06/01/17

Receive Feasibility Report and Order Public Hearing

06/28/17

Hold Public Information Meeting

07/13/17

Hold Public Hearing, Order Improvement and Order Preparation of Plans and Specification

03/01/18

Approve Plans and Specifications and Order

 

Advertisement for Bids

03/27/18

Open Bids

04/05/18

Award Contract

2018/2019

Construct Improvements

Recommendation

By motion, adopt the resolution.

 

Body

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 17-081 of the Blaine City Council, adopted on the 13th day of July, 2017, the Engineering Department has prepared plans and specifications for the Lever Street improvements from 125th Avenue North to 132nd Avenue alignment; and

 

WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has presented such plans and specification 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, copies 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 making of such improvements pursuant to the approved plans and specifications.

3.                     Such advertisement for bids shall call for sealed bids to be received in compliance with Notice of Contractor for the advertisement for bids.

 

PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 1st day of March, 2018.