HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-06-Resolutions 09-73_RRVT Extension - Set PHRESOLUTION 09-73
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 Raccoon River Valley Trail Extension,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 oflowa,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 Raccoon River Valley
Trail Extension,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:
WAUKEE SEGMENT OF THE RACCOON RIVER VALLEY TRAIL EXTENSION
This project includes 10,390 SY of 10=wide 6@thick PCC Trail constructed on
the former Union Pacific Railroad grade and along 6th Street.The project also
includes construction of soil aggregate subbase using on-site ballast and
underlying soils,associated earthwork,bicycle parking,hydroseeding,and other
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
publish notice to bidders once in 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 April 28,2009,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 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 May 4,2009,at 7:00 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 7:00 o'clock P.M.on May 4,2009.
PASSED AND APPROVED,this 6th day of April,2009.
ATTEST:
11'
ROLL CALL VOTE
Donald L.Bailey,J1'.
Casey L.Harvey
C.Isaiah McGee
Darlene Stanton
Mike Watts
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