ANKENY CITY COUNCIL

Regular Agenda

November 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 NE 18th Street & NE Trilein Drive Signalization

Initiate Proceedings

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The action before the Council is the adoption of a resolution regarding the NE 18th Street & NE Trilein Drive Traffic Signal project which involves ordering construction, setting a public hearing date on the Contract Documents (plans, specifications, form of contract), and estimated total cost, and setting a date for the filing of bids on the project.

 

The NE 18th Street & NE Trilein Drive Traffic Signal project includes construction of a new traffic signal, relocation of a school zone flashing beacon, approximately 6,000 feet fiber optic cable installation, 240 SY of  PCC pavement patching and 220 SY of sidewalk paving. Other associated improvements include traffic control, erosion control, pavement markings, surface restoration, and miscellaneous associated work necessary to complete the project. The City will furnish the signal controller, cabinet and the combination traffic signal/ lighting poles and mast arms, for contractor installation.

 

The project is being presented for bidding at this time.  Pending project approval and award, the contractor will be required to start the project no earlier than June 1, 2020, and no later than June 8, 2020.  The contractor will have 40 working days to fully complete the project.  Council approval at this time will set the following schedule for the proceedings:

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

 

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

3. Publish Notice to Bidders and Notice of Public of Hearing:  November 29, 2019

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

5. Public Hearing and Award Contract:  December 16, 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 2020.
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 December 10, 2019 and setting the public hearing date as December 16, 2019 for the NE 18th Street & NE Trilein Drive Traffic Signal 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 November 22, 2019 and published in the Des Moines Register on November 29, 2019.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL/COMMISSION/BOARD ACTION(S):
PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS:

A project information meeting was held on October 8, 2019 for property owners within the project area.

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

Action: Consider motion to adopt <strong>RESOLUTION</strong> ordering construction on the NE 18th Street &amp; NE Trilein Drive Traffic Signal&nbsp;project and fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefor. &nbsp;(date of bid-letting: 12/10/19 @ 10:30 a.m./date of hrg: 12/16/19 @ 5:30 p.m.)&nbsp;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution
Notice of Bid & Notice of Hearing
Location Map