Council Communication Office of the City Manager	Date	February 11, 2008
	Agenda Item No. 8B Roll Call No. 08- Communication No. 08-065 Submitted by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer

AGENDA HEADING:

Ordering construction of the following: 1624 Pennsylvania Avenue Storm Sewer Repair - Receiving bids, (2-26-08), and Setting date of hearing, (3-10-08). (Construction Estimate - $100,385).

SYNOPSIS:

Recommend the City Council 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. This project provides for the replacement of a portion an existing brick storm sewer that has failed between Pennsylvania Avenue and the Des Moines River near E. Washington Avenue.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Amount: $100,385 - City Engineer's Estimate

Funding Source: 2007-2008 CIP, Page Storm-5, City-wide Storm Water Utility Projects, STE057, Storm Water Utility Funds

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Engineering Department has prepared plans, specifications, form of contract documents, and City Engineer’s estimate for the construction of the 1624 Pennsylvania Avenue Storm Sewer Repair, 08-2008-003. The improvement includes the construction of a 42" storm sewer, manhole, headwall, grading work, restoration, and related work; in accordance with the contract documents including Plan File Nos. 487-114/128 at the existing storm sewer between the intersection of E. Washington Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue and the Des Moines River.

The estimated construction cost is $100,385. The proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract documents are available for public inspection in the City Engineer's Office.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION(S): NONE

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.