ANKENY CITY COUNCIL

Regular Agenda

February 18, 2019
5 : 30 PM

Gary Lorenz, Mayor
Mark Holm, Mayor Pro tem

Council Members: Bobbi Bentz, Jim McKenna, Kelly Whiting, Kerry Walter-Ashby
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ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: COUNCIL GOAL:
Public Works Responsible Growth and Revitalization
ACTION REQUESTED:
Resolution
LEGAL:
Item Reviewed by Legal Counsel
SUBJECT:

Proposed SE East Lawn Area Utility Improvements - Phase 2 

Initiate Proceedings

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The action before the Council is the adoption of a Resolution regarding the SE East Lawn Area Utility Improvements - Phase 2 project which involves ordering construction, setting a public hearing date on the Contract Documents (plans, specifications, form of contract), estimated total cost and enhancement of payment; and setting a date for the filing of bids on the project.

 

The SE East Lawn Area Utility Improvements – Phase 2 project includes the removal and replacement of PCC street pavement, sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer generally located on SE East Lawn Drive from west of SE Grant Street to SE Sherman Drive in the City of Ankeny.

 

The construction improvements include approximately 2,600 SY of PCC street pavement, 830 LF of sanitary sewer, 1,100 LF of water main, 940 LF of storm sewer, Class 10 excavation, subgrade preparation, modified subbase, subdrain, and removal and replacement of driveways and sidewalks.  Other associated improvements include traffic control, erosion control, temporary sidewalk, temporary surface restoration, and miscellaneous associated work necessary to complete the project.

 

The project is being presented for bidding at this time.  Pending project approval and award by the City Council, the contractor will be required to start the project no earlier than April 29, 2019 and no later than May 20, 2019.  They will have 120 working days to fully complete the overall project.  Council approval at this time will set the following schedule for the proceedings:

1. Set Date of Bid Opening and Public Hearing:  February 18, 2019

 

2. Post Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public Hearing:  February 22, 2019

 

3. Publish Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public of Hearing:  March 1, 2019

4. Bid Opening (10:30 A.M., City Hall):  March 12, 2019

5. Public Hearing and Award Contract:  March 18, 2019
(Hold Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, enhancement of payment, and estimated total cost; review bids, award contract and approve contract and bonds.)

FISCAL IMPACT: No
This project is included in the City's current Capital Improvements Program with construction scheduled for 2019.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Council take the following action:

1. Adopt Resolution ordering construction and setting the bid opening date as March 12, 2019 and setting the public hearing date as March 18, 2019 for the SE East Lawn Area Utility Improvements - Phase 2 project, in accordance with the Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public Hearing to be posted on the Iowa League of Cities and Master Builders of Iowa websites on February 22, 2019 and to be published in the Des Moines Register on March 1, 2019.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL/COMMISSION/BOARD ACTION(S):
PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS:
A project information meeting for adjacent property owners and residents was held on Tuesday February 12, 2019 at 5:30 PM.  Property owners and residents along all three (3) phases have received periodic update letters through design and construction of Phase 1.  They will continue to be updated via similar letters as the various phases progress.
ACTION REQUESTED:

Action: Consider motion to adopt RESOLUTION ordering construction on the SE East Lawn Area Utility Improvements - Phase 2 project and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefor.  (date of bid-letting: 3/12/19 @ 10:30 a.m./date of hrg: 3/18/19 @ 5:30 p.m.) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution
Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public Hearing
Location Map