HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-21-J01P Golf Course Bridge Replacement_Set PH AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: February 21, 2017
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution ordering construction of the Sugar
Creek Municipal Golf Course Bridge Replacement Project and fixing a date
for hearing thereon and taking of bids therefor
FORMAT: Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The Sugar Creek Golf Course Bridge project includes
purchase and installation of a 60 foot prefabricated pedestrian bridge and pre-
cast footings, approximately 400 cubic yards of grading, 200 tons of class D
rip-rap, concrete pads, and golf cart path adjustments. The bridge was washed
away in the summer of 2015 and golfers have been using a temporary bridge
across the dam in the interim. Staff has been working through the FEMA
process in order to replace the bridge. Construction of the bridge is
anticipated to begin in April and be finished by May 30th.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY: Matt Jermier
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
RESOLUTION 17-
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SUGAR CREEK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT, 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 Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course Bridge
Replacement; 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 Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course
Bridge Replacement, 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:
The construction includes purchase and installation of a prefabricated pedestrian
bridge and pre-cast footings, approximately 400 cubic yards of grading, 200 tons
of class D rip-rap, concrete pads, golf cart path adjustments and other associated
work.
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 March 15, 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 March 20, 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 March 20, 2017.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of February, 2017.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk