Council Communication Office of the City Manager	Date	May 4, 2009
	Agenda Item No. 6E Roll Call No. 09- Communication No. 09-288 Submitted by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer

AGENDA HEADING:

Ordering construction of the following: 2009 Sidewalk Replacement Program - Receiving bids, (5-19-09), and Setting date of hearing, (6-8-09). (Construction Estimate - $349,905).

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 citywide program to replace deteriorated City sidewalks, sidewalks damaged by City activities or by City trees in the parking area and sidewalks for residents that qualify for special assessment subsidy.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Amount: $349,905, City Engineer's Estimate

Funding Source: 2009-2010 CIP, Page Sidewalk-5, City-wide Sidewalk Replacement, STR084, Being: $349,905 in Fiscal Year 2009-2010 G. O. Bonds to be issued.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Engineering Department has prepared plans, specifications, form of contract documents and the City Engineer’s estimate for the construction of the 2009 Sidewalk Replacement Program, 09-2009-003. The improvement includes reconstruction of Class A and Class B Portland cement concrete sidewalks four inches thick, (six inches thick at driveways), together with all appurtenances; in accordance with the contract documents at various locations Citywide. 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 $349,905. 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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