Administration- Dan Schluender, City Engineer
Title
Approve Plans and Specifications and Order Advertisement for Bids for the 99th Avenue and 101st Avenue Rehabilitation, Improvement Project No. 21-08
Executive Summary
The Public Hearing for the proposed improvement project was held on February 1, 2021, and the City Council ordered the preparation of plans and specifications with Resolution No. 21-014. The proposed project will reconstruct the following streets:
• 99th Avenue from 101st Avenue to Trunk Highway 65
• 101st Avenue from 99th Avenue to University Avenue
Background
Proposed improvements include a 2.5-inch mill/overlay, including a chip seal on the milled surface, upgrades to the existing signal system at the 99th Avenue/Clover Leaf Parkway intersection and repairs to the existing sidewalk, traffic control signage, and appurtenant construction.
Plans and specifications have been prepared as directed and are available for Council review in the Engineering Department.
Schedule of Actions
09/21/2020 |
Initiate Project and Order Preparation of Feasibility Report |
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Receive Feasibility Report and Order Public Hearing |
02/01/2021 |
Hold Public Hearing, Order Improvement and Order Preparation of Plans and Specification |
04/05/2021 |
Approve Plans and Specifications and Order |
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Advertisement for Bids |
05/04/2021 |
Open Bids |
05/17/2021 |
Award Contract |
05/21-10/21 |
Construct Improvements |
10/2021 |
Assess Improvements |
2022 |
First Assessment Payment Due with Real Estate Taxes |
Strategic Plan Relationship
This project aligns with the City’s strategic plan goal of well-maintained infrastructure by providing high-quality street surfaces.
Board/Commision Review
No review is required.
Financial Impact
The project is identified in the Pavement Management 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
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, approve the Resolution.
Attachment List
A project location map is attached to this item.
Body
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 21-014 of the Blaine City Council, adopted on the 1st day of February, 2021, Plans and specifications have been prepared for the 99th Avenue and 101st Avenue Rehabilitations; 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 Engineering Department, 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 5th day of April, 2021.