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January 7, 2008
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Agenda Item No. 6A Roll Call No. 08- Communication
No. 08-016 Submitted
by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer |
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AGENDA HEADING:
Ordering construction of the following: American Discovery Trail Segment 3 from North Valley Drive to Bill Riley Trail along Walnut Creek - receiving bids, (1-16-08), and setting date of hearing, (2-11-08). (Construction Estimate - $450,000).
SYNOPSIS:
Proceed
with construction of the improvement and set dates to receive bids and hold a
public hearing, as required by Iowa Code, utilizing the method of financing
referenced below. The Iowa Department of
Transportation (IDOT) and the City of Des Moines, (CITY) have an agreement,
previously approved by the City Council, under which the IDOT has agreed
to advertise, receive, open and tabulate sealed bids. This project provides for the construction of a 10’ wide
trail from the existing Walnut Creek Trail at
FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount: $450,000 City Engineer's Estimate
Funding Source: 2007-2008 CIP, Page Park-22, Recreation Trails, PKS045, Various Funding, Being:
$344,368 - 80% of Division 1 construction cost of $430,460 from Federal STP Grant (Roll Call No. 01-2113 - $773,000 max total for trail Segments 1, 3, and 4); and $105,632 - City G.O. Bonds for 20% of Division 1 construction cost and 100% of Division 2 construction cost.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The
Engineering Department has prepared plans, specifications, form of contract
documents, and City Engineer’s estimate for the construction of the American
Discovery Trail Segment 3 from
The estimated construction cost is $450,000. The proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract documents are available for public inspection in the City Engineer's Office.
PREVIOUS
COUNCIL ACTION(S):
Date: December 3, 2007
Roll Call Number: 07-2335
Action: On American Discovery Trail Wetlands Mitigation: Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, Engineer’s Estimate and designating lowest responsible bidder as C.A.C., Inc., (Chris Christensen, Owner), $126,370. (Council Communication No. 07-721) Moved by Kiernan to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0.
Date: December 3, 2007
Roll Call Number: 07-2336
Action: Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet. Moved by Kiernan to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0.
Date: July 9, 2001
Roll Call Number: 01-2113
Action: Contract
with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the IDOT Transportation
Enhancement Grant, $773,000 for development of Phases II and III of the Walnut
Creek Trail and Waterworks Trail. (Council
Communication No. 01-369). Moved by Hensley to adopt. Transfer of trail system
to the County was discussed as well as the need for trail maps. Motion Carried
4-3. Absent: Daniels, Brooks and Vlassis.
BOARD/COMMISSION ACTION(S): NONE
ANTICIPATED ACTIONS AND FUTURE COMMITMENTS:
Anticipated actions include public hearing, receive and file bids, designate lowest bidder, and approve contract and bond; also partial payments to the contractor and final acceptance of work.