HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-05-01-Resolutions 17-219_Kettlestone Greenway Improvements Phase 1 - Set PHRESOLUTION 17-219
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF THE
KETTLESTONE GREENWAY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE I,
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 Kettlestone Greenway Improvements Phase I;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 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 Kettlestone Greenway Improvements
Phase I,in the matmer 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:
Approximately 3,200 LF of 10'wide,6"thick PCC trail with associated
earthwork;57 bollard lights along trail;three (3)floating fountains in existing
ponds;diffusion aeration system in existing ponds;five (5)rest areas that include
PCC pavement,benches,bike racks,litter receptacles;landscaping that includes
deciduous overstory and understory trees,evergreen trees,shrubs,sod,native seed
areas,boulders;irrigation system that includes 270 LF of 8"watermain extension
to be bored under Grand Prairie Parkway,pump station with water meter and
backflow assembly,pop-up sprinklers and turf rotors,and all necessary system
components;limited stotm sewer to include 18"CL.III RCP,24"dia.SW-512
intakes,concrete flared end sections;electric distribution system that includes
transformer,meter socket,cabinets and panelboards to supply site lighting and
fountain pump systems.
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 May 31,2017,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 June 5,2017,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 June 5,2017.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of May,2017.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Anna Bergman
R.Charles Bottenberg
Brian Harrison
Shelly Hughes
Larry R.Lyon
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