HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-24-Resolutions 17-337_N Little Walnut Creek Dr Improvements - Set PHRESOLUTION 17-337
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH LITTLE WALNUT CREEK
DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 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 North Little Walnut Creek Drive Improvement
Project;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 contract for the construction of the public improvements is entered into,it is
necessary,pursuant to Chapter 26 of the 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,IOWA:
Section 1.That it is hereby determined that it is necessary and advisable to construct
certain public improvements described in general as the North Little Walnut Creek Drive
Improvement Project,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:
The project consists of reconstructing existing gravel roads.The improvements
include but not limited to roadway grading,HMA paving,ditch improvements,
and site restoration.
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 23,2017,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 August 28,2017,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 "The Dallas County News",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 August 28,
2017.
2017.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,and approved this the 24'"day of July,
W I am F.e rd,Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Anna Bergman
R.Charles Bottenberg
Brian Harrison
Shelly Hughes
Larry R.Lyon
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