HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-17 I01G_07 University Ave Area Improvements Phase 2_Set PHAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: November 17, 2025
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution ordering construction of the
University Avenue Area Improvements – Phase 2 Project and fixing a
date for hearing thereon and taking bids therefor.
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The project includes construction of South Warrior
Lane roadway improvements between Broderick Drive and Park Road; and University Avenue
roadway improvements from South Warrior Lane west 1,000 feet. The construction consists of
approximately 15,600 square yards of PCC pavement, 500 square yards of HMA pavement, 3,800
linear feet of water main, 4,200 linear feet of storm sewer, earthwork, subgrade preparation, box
culvert, pedestrian underpass, manholes, intakes, sidewalk and shared use path paving, surface
restoration, landscape plantings, and other associated work.
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 January 5, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution
ATTACHMENTS: I. Notice of Public Hearing
II. Resolution
PREPARED BY:Lisa Bauman
REVIEWED BY:Rudy Koester
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
I1G7
RESOLUTION 2025-
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF THE
UNIVERSITY AVENUE AREA IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 2,
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 University Avenue Area Improvements - Phase 2; 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, final grades have been established by ordinance, consistent with the plans for
all street improvements included in the proposed construction; 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 University Avenue Area Improvements - Phase
2, 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:
Construction of South Warrior Lane roadway improvements between Broderick
Drive and Park Road; and University Avenue roadway improvements from South
Warrior Lane west 1,000 feet. The construction consists of approximately 15,600
square yards of PCC pavement, 500 square yards of HMA pavement, 3,800 linear
feet of water main, 4,200 linear feet of storm sewer, earthwork, subgrade
preparation, box culvert, pedestrian underpass, manholes, intakes, sidewalk and
shared use path paving, surface restoration, landscape plantings, and other
associated work.
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 December 18, 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 January 5, 2026, 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 January 5, 2026.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of November, 2025.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
UNIVERSITY AVENUE AREA IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 2
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 January 5, 2026 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
UNIVERSITY AVENUE AREA IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 2, generally described as follows:
Construction of South Warrior Lane roadway improvements between Broderick Drive and Park
Road; and University Avenue roadway improvements from South Warrior Lane west 1,000 feet. The
construction consists of approximately 15,600 square yards of PCC pavement, 500 square yards of
HMA pavement, 3,800 linear feet of water main, 4,200 linear feet of storm sewer, earthwork,
subgrade preparation, box culvert, pedestrian underpass, manholes, intakes, sidewalk and shared
use path paving, surface restoration, landscape plantings, and other associated work.
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.
This notice is given by order of the Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa.
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
ATTEST: Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
Publish: December 18, 2025