HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-07-01-Resolutions 13-171_LA Grant Pkwy Improvements - Set PHRESOLUTION NO.13-171
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS,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 SE LA Grant Parkway Improvements,and 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 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 ofIowa,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 SE LA Grant Parkway
Improvements,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 published Notice of Hearing and Letting;the public improvements being
more generally described as follows:
The SE LA Grant Parkway Improvements Project includes pavement
construction and associated utility improvements (water main and storm
sewer).The project is located north of SE Ashworth Road and south of SE
Westown Parkway along SE LA Grant Parkway.
The construction improvements include placement of approximately 5,600
yards of concrete,Class 10 excavation,topsoil removal and replacement,
and subgrade preparation.Water main improvements include water main,
valves and fire hydrants,Sanitary sewer improvements include gravity
main and force main.StOlIDsewer improvements include intakes,storm
sewer,and culvert installation.Other associated improvements include
sidewalk installation,trail installation,traffic control,erosion control,
seeding,and miscellaneous associated work necessary to complete the
project.
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
publish notice to bidders once in the "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 forty-five days prior to July 17,2013,which is hereby fixed as the date for
receiving bids.The bids are to be filed prior to 2:00 o'clock P.M.,on such date.
The City Council hereby delegates to the City Clerk 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 July 22,2013,at 5:30 o'clock P.M.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to
publish notice of hearing once in such newspaper,the publication to 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 o'clock P.M.on July 22,2013.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day ofJuly,2013.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Shane Blanchard
Casey L.Harvey
Shelly Hughes
C.Isaiah McGee
Mike Watts
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