HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-04 I01H_06 SE LA Grant Pkwy-SE Esker Ridge Dr Traffic Signal_Set PHAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: August 4, 2025
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution ordering construction of the SE
LA Grant Parkway and SE Esker Ridge Drive Traffic Signal Project and
fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefor.
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The NW 6th Street Culvert Project includes all
labor, materials, and equipment necessary for removal of the existing span wire traffic signal
and construction of a new traffic signal and miscellaneous related work and appurtenances.
The SE LA Grant Parkway and SE Esker Ridge Drive Traffic Signal Project is located at the
intersection of SE LA Grant Parkway and SE Esker Ridge Dr.
The City Council of Waukee, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the proposed Plans,
Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the construction of the above
referenced public improvements at 5:30 p.m. on September 2, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Notice of Public Hearing
PREPARED BY:Lisa Bauman
REVIEWED BY:Rudy Koester RK
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RESOLUTION 2025-
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF THE SE LA
GRANT PKWY & SE ESKER RIDGE DR. TRAFFIC SIGNAL,
AND FIXING A DATE FOR HEARING THEREON AND
TAKING OF BIDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and necessary to construct certain public improvements
described in general as the SE LA Grant Pkwy & SE Esker Ridge Dr. Traffic Signal; and
WHEREAS, the City has caused to be prepared plans, specifications and form of contract,
together with estimate of cost, which are now on file in the office of the City Clerk for public
inspection, for the construction of the public improvements; and
WHEREAS, the plans, specifications and form of contract are deemed suitable for the
making of the public improvements; and
WHEREAS, before the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost may be
adopted, and a contract for the construction of the public improvements is entered into, it is
necessary, pursuant to Chapter 26, Code of Iowa, to hold a public hearing and to advertise for bids:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WAUKEE, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1.That it is hereby determined that it is necessary and advisable to construct certain
public improvements described in general as the SE LA Grant Pkwy & SE Esker Ridge Dr. Traffic
Signal, in the manner set forth in the plans and specifications and form of contract, above referred
to, the cost thereof to be paid in accordance with the provisions as set out in the posted Notice to
Bidders and published Notice of Public Hearing; the public improvements being more generally
described as follows:
Removal of the existing span-wire traffic signal and construction of a new traffic
signal at the intersection of SE LA Grant Pkwy and SE Esker Ridge Dr.
Section 2.That the amount of the bid security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount
which shall conform to the provisions of the notice to bidders approved as a part of the
specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to post a
notice to bidders once in a relevant contractor plan room service with statewide circulation and a
relevant construction lead generating service with statewide circulation and on an internet site
sponsored by either the City or a statewide association that represents the City. Posting shall be
not less than thirteen clear days nor more than forty-five days prior to August 26, 2025, which is
hereby fixed as the date for receiving bids. The bids are to be filed prior to 2:00 P.M., on such
date.
The City Council hereby delegates to the City Administrator or his designee the duty of
receiving, opening and tabulating bids for construction of the Project. Bids shall be received and
opened as provided in the public notice and the results of the bids shall be considered at the meeting
of this Council on September 2, 2025, at 5:30 P.M.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to publish
notice of hearing once in a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at
least once weekly and having general circulation in this City. Publication shall be not less than
four clear days nor more than twenty days prior to the date hereinafter fixed as the date for a public
hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for the project, the
hearing to be at 5:30 P.M. on September 2, 2025.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of August, 2025.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SE LA GRANT PKWY & SE ESKER RIDGE DR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
The City Council of Waukee, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the proposed Plans,
Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the construction of the above
referenced public improvements at 5:30 p.m. on September 2, 2025 at the Council Chamber in
City Hall, 230 West Hickman Road, Waukee, Iowa 50263. At said hearing, any interested
person may appear and file objections thereto or to the cost of the improvements.
This project includes the furnishing of all labor, equipment, and materials for the construction of
the SE LA GRANT PKWY & SE ESKER RIDGE DR TRAFFIC SIGNAL, generally
described as follows:
Removal of the existing span-wire traffic signal and construction of a new traffic signal at
the intersection of SE LA Grant Pkwy and SE Esker Ridge Dr.
In accordance with Iowa Code Sections 21.4(1)(b) and 21.8, this meeting of the Waukee City
Council will be conducted with two different options for public participation: 1) Members of the
public wishing to attend in person may do so in the Council Chambers at Waukee City Hall. 2)
Members of the public wishing to participate electronically may do so via Zoom at the following
link or phone numbers:
https://zoom.us/j/352651371
Meeting ID: 352-651-371
Or by phone:
+1 646-558-8656 or
+1 312-626-6799 or
+1 301-715-8592
In-person meetings are subject to change under certain circumstances, including but not limited
to higher than average participation or changes in health guidelines. If the meeting shall be held
electronically only, notice shall be posted to the City website (Waukee.org) and City social
media. Questions regarding meeting format may also be directed to the City Clerk’s office at
515-978-7904.
All persons wishing to observe or participate in this meeting may do so via Zoom or telephone.
Please contact the City Clerk’s office at 515-978-7904 or bschuett@waukee.org if you have
questions or electronic accessibility issues.
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This notice is given by order of the Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa.
_____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk