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Council |
Date |
February
9, 2009 |
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Agenda Item No. 7A Roll Call No. 09- Communication
No. 09-066 Submitted
by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer |
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AGENDA
HEADING:
Ordering
construction of the following: 2008
Storm Sewer Repair Contract 2 - Receiving bids, (2-24-09), and Setting date of
hearing, (3-9-09). (Construction
Estimate - $233,750).
SYNOPSIS:
Recommend
the City Council proceed with construction of this 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 deteriorated storm sewer infrastructure
at five locations city-wide to restore the integrity of the system and address
localized drainage concerns. These five
locations are not flood-related and are not eligible for FEMA reimbursement.
FISCAL
IMPACT:
Amount: $233,750 City Engineer's Estimate
Funding
Source: 2008-2009 CIP, Page
Sorm-4, 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 2008 Storm
Sewer Repair Contract 2, 08-2008-002.
The improvement includes construction of storm sewers, manholes,
intakes, restoration of pavement & landscaping, and other incidental items;
in accordance with the contract documents including Plan File Nos. 495-027/064,
to repair deteriorated infrastructure at 5 locations in Des Moines, Iowa,
being: behind 1416 Oak Park Avenue,
south of the intersection of Muskogee Avenue & River Oaks Drive,
intersection of 29th Street & Forest Drive, intersection of South Union
Street & Park Avenue, and the intersection of University Avenue & Maine
Street.
The
estimated construction cost is $233,750.
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,