HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-29-Resolutions 19-196_Fishing Pier and Pedestrian Bridge - Set PHRESOLUTION 19-196
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WAUKEE FISHING PIER AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE,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 Waukee Fishing Pier and Pedestrian Bridge;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 Waukee Fishing Pier and Pedestrian
Bridge,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:
Site work includes casting of two (2)PCC bridge abutments;installation of one
(1)prefabricated,100-foot span,15-foot width pedestrian bridge,installation of
six (6)33-foot H pile fishing pier columns;(4)fishing dock support beams;
casting of one (1)PCC gangway abutment.
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 June 12,2019,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 17,2019,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 June 17,2019.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 29th day of May,2019.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE:
Anna Bergman
R.Charles Bottenberg
Courtney Clarke
Shelly Hughes
Larry R.Lyon
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NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
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