Council CommunicationOffice of the City Manager	Date	February 9, 2009
	Agenda Item No. 7B Roll Call No. 09- Communication No. 09-068 Submitted by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer

AGENDA HEADING:

Ordering construction of the following: Blank Park Zoo 2009 Walkway & Storm Sewer Replacement - Receiving bids, (2-24-09), and Setting date of hearing, (3-9-09). (Construction Estimate - $100,000).

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 a partially collapsed storm sewer under the parking lot, removal and replacement of deteriorated walking surfaces in the exhibit areas, and removal and replacement of deteriorated pavement near the service building.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Amount: $100,000 City Engineer's Estimate

Funding Source: 2008-2009 CIP, Page Park-4, Blank Park Zoo Improvements, PKS013, 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 Blank Park Zoo 2009 Walkway & Storm Sewer Replacement, 11-2009-001. The improvement includes reconstructing approximately 1,150 square yards of 6-inch HMA walkway with excavation of subgrade, subdrain, areas of HMA overlay, storm sewer removal, and replacement, and other incidental items; all in accordance with the contract documents including Plans File Nos. 495-022/026 at the Blank Park Zoo, 7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa.

The estimated construction cost is $100,000. 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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