HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-17 I01J_02 Little Walnut Creek Headwaters Wetland and Greenway_Set PHAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: February 17, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution ordering construction of the
Little Walnut Creek Headwaters Wetland and Greenway Project and
fixing a date for hearing thereon and taking bids therefor.
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: This project includes construction of the Little Walnut
Creek Headwaters Wetland and Greenway Project including all labor, materials and equipment
necessary for approximately 45,000 CY of excavation and spreading for the construction of
forebays, wetland pool areas and earthen embankments, a concrete weir outlet structure, storm
sewer, erosion control, surface restoration and miscellaneous associated work, including cleanup.
The Little Walnut Creek Headwaters Wetland and Greenway project is located north of NW
MacArthur Lane and west of NW 10th Street. Sealed bid must be filed before 2:00 p.m. on March
11th, 2026 in the office of the Waukee City Clerk.
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 RK
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RESOLUTION 2026-
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF THE LITTLE
WALNUT CREEK HEADWATERS WETLAND AND
GREENWAY, 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 Little Walnut Creek Headwaters Wetland and Greenway; 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 Little Walnut Creek Headwaters Wetland and
Greenway, 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:
Construct Little Walnut Creek Headwaters Wetland and Greenway including all
labor, materials and equipment necessary for approximately 45,000 CY of
excavation and spreading for the construction of forebays, wetland pool areas and
earthen embankments, a concrete weir outlet structure, storm sewer, erosion
control, surface restoration and miscellaneous associated work, including cleanup.
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 March 11, 2026, 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 March 16, 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 March 16, 2026.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of February, 2026.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, PROPOSED FORM OF CONTRACT
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LITTLE WALNUT CREEK HEADWATERS
WETLAND AND GREENWAY FOR THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA.
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 March 16, 2026. At said hearing, any
interested person may appear and file objections thereto or to the cost of the improvements.
The work to be done is as follows:
LITTLE WALNUT CREEK HEADWATERS WETLAND AND GREENWAY
Construct Little Walnut Creek Headwaters Wetland and Greenway including all labor,
materials and equipment necessary for approximately 45,000 CY of excavation and
spreading for the construction of forebays, wetland pool areas and earthen embankments,
a concrete weir outlet structure, storm sewer, erosion control, surface restoration and
miscellaneous associated work, including cleanup.
The Little Walnut Creek Headwaters Wetland and Greenway project is located north of NW
MacArthur Lane and west of NW 10th Street.
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
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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.
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk