Council
Communication

Office of the City Manager

 
 

Date

May 19, 2008

 

Agenda Item No.       6C

Roll Call No.              08-

Communication No.  08-290

Submitted by:  Jeb E. Brewer, P.E.

                          City Engineer

 

 

AGENDA HEADING:

 

Ordering construction of the following:  2008 Park and Cemetery HMA Improvements - receiving bids, (6-10-08), and setting date of hearing, (6-23-08).  Construction Estimate - $444,200

 

 

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. Park and cemetery roadways and parking lots require periodic rehabilitation to provide safe access, proper drainage, and an aesthetic experience for park and cemetery visitors.  This project provides for pavement scarification, HMA resurfacing, curb replacement, and storm water drainage improvements to address the normal pavement deterioration that has occurred over the years.

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Amount:  $444,200 City Engineer's estimate

 

Funding Source:  2008-2009 CIP, Page Park-15, Neighborhood Park Improvements, PKS137, being: 

$206,050 in G. O. Bonds from PKS137 for improvements at the East Side Library: $150,000 in available G. O. Bonds and $60,500 in G. O. Bonds to be issued from PKS138, Cemetery Infrastructure and Improvements, Page Park-5, for improvements at Glendale, Woodland, and Laurel Hill Cemeteries; and $27,650 in G. O. Bonds to be issued from BLD111, Parking Lot Rehabilitation, Page Building-15, for improvements at the Police Station

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

 

The Engineering Department has prepared plans, specifications, form of contract documents, and City Engineer’s estimate for the construction of the 2008 Park and Cemetery HMA Improvements, 11-2008-007.  The improvement includes overlaying existing roads and parking lots, storm sewer construction and earthwork; all in accordance with the contract documents, including Plan File Nos. 490-1/9 at the following locations in Des Moines, Iowa:

 

Glendale Cemetery, 4909 University Avenue

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3601 E. Court Avenue

Woodland Cemetery, 2019 Woodland Avenue

East Side Library, 2559 Hubbell Avenue

•Police Station, 25 E. 1st Street.

 

The estimated construction cost is $444,200.  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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