Council Communication Office of the City Manager	Date	April 21, 2008
	Agenda Item No. 8A Roll Call No. 08- Communication No. 08-231 Submitted by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer

AGENDA HEADING:

Ordering construction of the following: 12th, 13th, and Mulberry Streets Widening - Receiving bids, (5-6-08), and Setting date of hearing, (5-19-08). (Construction Estimate - $350,000).

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 widening 12th Street from Mulberry Street to Cherry Street, 13th Street from Locust Street to Walnut Street, and Mulberry Street from 12th Street to 13th Street to increase the traffic capacity of these roadways. 12th Street and Mulberry Street will be widened into a five-lane roadway with two lanes in each direction with a center left-turn lane. 13th Street will be widened into a three-lane roadway to increase traffic capacity and correct an offset in the horizontal alignment. Redevelopment in the western portion of the downtown will significantly increase traffic volumes resulting in a need for additional traffic capacity in this area.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Amount: $350,000 City Engineer's Estimate

Funding Source: 2008-2009 CIP, Page Street-47, 12th, 13th, and Mulberry Street Widening, STR232, TIF-Backed G. O. Bonds

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Engineering Department has prepared plans, specifications, form of contract documents, and City Engineer’s estimate for the construction of the 12th, 13th, and Mulberry Streets Widening, 06-2007-009. The improvement includes construction of 10-inch PCC pavement on a 6-inch modified subbase with subdrains on a segment of 12th Street, and placing an 8-inch PCC pavement base with a 2-inch overlay on a 6-inch modified subbase with subdrains on 12th and Mulberry Streets, also placing an 8-inch PCC pavement base with a 2-inch overlay on 13th Street, pavement removal, special compaction of subgrade, storm sewer and intakes, traffic signal system, and other incidental items; in accordance with the contract documents, including Plans File Nos. 489-113/134, on 12th Street from Mulberry Street to Cherry Street, 13th Street from Locust Street to Walnut Street, and Mulberry Street from 12th Street to 13th Street, Des Moines, Iowa.

The estimated construction cost is $350,000. The proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract documents are available for public inspection in the City Engineer's Office.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION(S): 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.

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