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June 23, 2008
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Agenda Item No. 6D Roll Call No. 08- Communication
No. 08-368 Submitted
by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer
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AGENDA HEADING:
Ordering construction of the following: 2008 Sidewalk Replacement Program - Receiving bids, (7-15-08), and Setting date of hearing, (7-28-08). (Construction Estimate - $174,980).
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 a City-wide program to replace deteriorated City sidewalks, sidewalks damaged by City activities, and sidewalks for residents that qualify for special assessment subsidy.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount: $174,980 City Engineer's Estimate
Funding Source: 2008-2009 CIP, Page Sidewalk-5, City-wide Sidewalk Replacement, STR084, 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 2008 Sidewalk Replacement Program, 09-2008-002. The improvement includes reconstruction of Class A and Class B Portland cement concrete sidewalks four (4) inches thick, six (6) inches thick at driveways), together with all accompanying features; in accordance with the contract documents at various locations city-wide. Sidewalk will be replaced at locations inspected by the Public Works Department. Handicapped accessible ramps will also be constructed in the vicinity where sidewalks will be replaced.
The estimated construction cost is $174,980. 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.
For more
information on this and other agenda items, please call the City Clerk’s Office
at 515-283-4209 or visit the Clerk’s Office on the second floor of City Hall,