HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-07-20-I01U Kettlestone Greenway Improvements Phase 2_Set PH AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 20, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution ordering construction of the
Kettlestone Greenway Improvements Phase 2 Project and fixing a date
for hearing thereon and taking bids therefor.
FORMAT: Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: This project includes the construction of
approximately 5,500 linear feet of ten foot trail along the west side of
Grand Prairie Parkway from the small pond located south of SE
Tallgrass Lane north to the large pond located north of SE Westown
Parkway. Work also includes lighting around the smaller pond, a
fountain in the smaller pond for aeration purposes, three rest areas and
landscaping.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the public hearing date.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director
REVIEWED BY:
I1U
RESOLUTION 2020-
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF THE
KETTLESTONE GREENWAY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2,
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 2; 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 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 Kettlestone Greenway Improvements Phase 2, 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:
Approximately 5,479 LF of 10’ wide, 6” thick PCC trail with associated earthwork;
745 LF of 5’ wide, 6” thick PCC sidewalk with associated earthwork; 22 bollard
lights along trail; one (1) floating fountain in existing pond; diffusion aeration
system in existing pond; three (3) rest areas that include PCC pavement, benches,
bike racks, litter receptacles, and drinking fountain; landscaping that includes
deciduous overstory and understory trees, evergreen trees, shrubs, sod, native seed
areas; irrigation system that utilizes the pond as water source and includes pump
station with water meter and backflow assembly, pop-up sprinklers and turf rotors,
and all necessary system components; limited storm sewer to include 18” and 36”
CL.III RCP, 24” and 36” diameter 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 August 12, 2020, 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 17, 2020, 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 August 17, 2020.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of July, 2020.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk