ANKENY CITY COUNCIL

Regular Agenda

October 7, 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:
Municipal Utilities Responsible Growth and Revitalization
ACTION REQUESTED:
Resolution
LEGAL:
Item Reviewed by Legal Counsel
SUBJECT:

Proposed NW Irvinedale Water Main Improvement Project; Initiate Proceedings

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The action before the Council is the adoption of a resolution regarding the NW Irvinedale Water Main Improvement Project which involves ordering construction, setting a public hearing date on the Contract Documents (plans, specifications, form of contract) estimated total cost and setting a date for the filing of bids on the project.

 

This project includes improvements to complete a loop of existing water main and install a connection for a future water tower located along NW Irvinedale Drive from NW 36th Street north 875 lineal feet to tie into existing 12” watermain in the City of Ankeny.

 

The construction improvements include 875 LF of 12” PVC water main, the removal, salvage, and installation of fire hydrants, installation of valves and fittings, and water main removal. Other associated improvements include traffic control, erosion control, surface and driveway 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, the contractor will be required to complete the project within 30 working days.  Council approval at this time will set the following schedule for the proceedings:

1. Set Date of Bid Opening and Public Hearing:  October 7, 2019

2. Post Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public Hearing:  October 11, 2019

3. Publish Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public of Hearing:  October 18, 2019

4. Bid Opening (10:30 A.M., City Hall):  October 29, 2019

5. Public Hearing and Award Contract:  November 4, 2019
(Hold Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, 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 Improvement Program with construction scheduled for 2019.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Adopt Resolution ordering construction and setting the bid opening date as October 29, 2019 and setting the public hearing date as November 4, 2019 for the NW Irvinedale Water Main Improvement Project, in accordance with the Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public Hearing to be posted to the Iowa League of Cities and the Master Builders of Iowa websites on October 11, 2019 and published in the Des Moines Register on October 18, 2019.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL/COMMISSION/BOARD ACTION(S):
PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS:
ACTION REQUESTED:

Action: <span>Consider motion to adopt <strong>RESOLUTION</strong> ordering construction on the NW Irvinedale Water Main Improvement Project&nbsp;and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefor. &nbsp;(date of bid-letting: 10/29/19 @ 10:30 a.m./date of hrg: 11/4/19 @ 5:30 p.m.)&nbsp;</span>

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