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June 22, 2009

 

Agenda Item No.       6A

Roll Call No.              09-

Communication No.  09-413

Submitted by:  Jeb E. Brewer, P.E.

                         City Engineer

 

 

AGENDA HEADING:

 

Ordering construction of the following:  Cownie Soccer Complex Shade Structures - Receiving bids, (7-14-09), and Setting date of hearing, (7-27-09).  (Construction Estimate - $88,600).

 

 

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 construction of two shade structures on Portland cement concrete pads.  New six-foot wide walkways leading to the shade structures are also included to make the shade structures handicapped accessible and improve access for all users.

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Amount:  $88,600 City Engineer's Estimate

 

Funding Source:  2009-2010 CIP, Page Parks-25, Soccer Complex, PKS159, 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 Cownie Soccer Complex Shade Structures, 11-2009-004.  The improvement includes the installation of two (2) shade structures, PCC sidewalk, and restoration; all in accordance with the contract documents, including Plan File Nos. 506-017/019 at the Cownie Soccer Complex, 2200 E. Hartford Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.

 

The estimated construction cost is $88,600.  The proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract documents are available for public inspection in the City Engineer's Office.

 

 

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION(S): 

 

Date:  June 8, 2009    

 

Roll Call Number:  09-1043

 

Action:  Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet.  Moved by Meyer to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

Date:  June 8, 2009

 

Roll Call Number:  09-1042

 

Action:  On Cownie Soccer Fields Improvements – Phase 3:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate and designating lowest responsible bidder as Elder Corporation, (Jared R. Elder II, President), $709,999.99.  (Council Communication No.  09-366) Moved by Meyer to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

Date:  May 4, 2009

 

Roll Call Number:  09-707

 

Action:  Ordering construction of the following:  Cownie Soccer Fields Improvements – Phase 3:  Receiving of bids, (5-19-09), and Setting date of hearing, (6-8-09).  (Construction Estimate - $758,500).  (Council Communication No.  09-287).  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

Date:  March 23, 2009

 

Roll Call Number:  09-498

 

Action:  Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet.  Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion Carried 5-2.

 

Date:  March 23, 2009

 

Roll Call Number:  09-497

 

Action:  On Cownie Soccer Fields Improvements – Phase 2:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, Engineer’s Estimate and designating lowest responsible bidder as Elder Corporation, (Jared Elder, President), $391,999.99.  (Council Communication No.  09-177)  Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion Carried 5-2.

 

Date:  February 23, 2009

 

Roll Call Number:  09-260

 

Action:  Ordering construction of the following:  Cownie Soccer Fields Improvements – Phase 2:  Receiving of bids, (3-10-09), and Setting date of hearing, (3-23-09).  (Construction Estimate –$477,500).  (Council Communication No. 09-121)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

Date:  September 8, 2008

 

Roll Call Number:  08-1618

 

Action:  Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet.  Moved by Meyer to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-1.  Absent: Coleman.

Date:  September 8, 2008

 

Roll Call Number:  08-1617

 

Action:  On Cownie Soccer Fields Improvements – Phase 1:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, Engineer’s Estimate and designating lowest responsible

bidder as Smith Seeding, Inc., (John E. Smith, President), $684,930.  (Council Communication No. 08-555) Moved by Meyer to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-1.  Absent: Coleman.


 

 

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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