HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-22-Resolutions 07-226_Public Works Facility - Excavation - Set PHRESOLUTION 07-226
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 site excavation work at the Waukee Public Works
Facility,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 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 site excavation work at the
Waukee Public Works Facility,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:
SITE EXCAVATION WORK AT PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
(1205 -6TH STREET,WAUKEE,IOWA 50263)
The project consists of grading approximately 15 acres for a building site
with a cut of approximately 30,750 SY and a fill of approximately 24,050 SY.
Section 2.That the amount ofthe bid security to accompany each bid shall be in
an amount which shall conform to the provisions ofthe notice to bidders approved as a
part of the specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Clerk be and is hereby directed to publish
notice to bidders once in "The Des Moines Register",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 October 30,2007,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 Public Works Director 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 November 5,2007,at 7:00 o'clock P.M.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the 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,fOlTI1of contract and estimate of costs for the project,
the hearing to be at 7:00 o'clock P.M.on November 5,2007.
PASSED AND APPROVED,this 22nd day of October,
ATTEST:
ROLL CALL VOTE
Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
Isaiah McGee
JeffV.Mertz
Darlene Stanton
Mike Watts
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