HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-20-Resolutions 15-238_Grand Prairie Pkwy-Esker Ridge Intersection - Set PHRESOLUTION 15-238
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF THE
GRAND PRAIRIE PARKWAY ESKER RIDGE
INTERSECTION 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 the Grand Prairie Parkway Esker Ridge Intersection
Improvements;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 const'uction;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 iinprovements described in general as the Grand Prairie Parkway Esker Ridge
Intersection 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 to Bidders and Notice of Public Hearing;the public improvements
being more generally described as follows:
Construct the Grand Prairie Parkway and Esker Ridge Intersection Improvements
including all materials,labor and equipment necessary for installation of
approximately:3,520 CY of excavation,5,430 SY of subgrade preparation,
4,880 SY of PCC paving,318 SY of PCC shared use path,storm sewer and
subdrain,pavement markings,erosion control,and miscellaneous related
work and appurtenances.
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 29,
2015,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 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 3,2015,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 August 3,2015.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of July,2015.
Mayor Pro em
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Shane Blanchard
Brian Harrison
Casey L.Harvey
Shelly Hughes
Rick Peterson
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NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN