Council CommunicationOffice of the City Manager	Date	June 8, 2009
	Agenda Item No. 7A Roll Call No. 09- Communication No. 09-362 Submitted by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer

AGENDA HEADING:

Ordering construction of the following: Bates & Evergreen Parks Playground Improvements - Receiving bids, (6-30-09), and Setting date of hearing, (7-13-09). (Construction Estimate - $269,100).

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 the installation of new playground equipment, including curbing and playground surfacing, at Bates and Evergreen Parks. New sidewalks and ramps will be constructed to make the playgrounds handicapped accessible and improve access for all users.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Amount: $269,100 City Engineer's Estimate

Funding Source: 2009-2010 CIP, Page Park-15, Neighborhood Park Improvements, PKS137, 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 Bates & Evergreen Parks Playground Improvements, 11-2009-002. The improvement includes the installation of EVOS play equipment, a new metal shelter, PCC curbing and sidewalk, earthwork and restoration; all in accordance with the contract documents including Plan File Nos. 506-001/007 at Bates Park, 4th Street and Clark Street, and Evergreen Park, 2000 Evergreen Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.

The estimated construction cost is $269,100. 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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