HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-17-Resolutions 07-190_University Ave - Alice's to LA Grant - Set PHRESOLUTION 07-190
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS,AND FIXING A
DATE FOR HEARING THEREON AND TAKING OF
BIDS THEREFOR
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WHEREAS,it is deemed advisable and necessary to construct certain public
improvements described in general as University Avenue Reconstruction,Alice's Road to
L.A.Grant Parkway,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,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 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 I.That it is hereby determined that it is necessary and advisable to
construct certain public improvements described in general as University Avenue
Reconstruction,Alice's Road to L.A.Grant Parkway,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:
UNIVERSITY AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
ALICE'S ROAD TO LA GRANT P ARKWA Y
Construct University Avenue Reconstruction,Alice's Road to LA Grant Parkway
including all labor,materials and equipment necessary for approximately 24,958
square yards of 8-inch to 9-inch portland cement concrete pavement,417 square
yards of 12-inch reinforced portland cement concrete pavement,1,430 square yards
of 8-inch portland cement concrete driveways,3,088 square yards of 6-inch portland
cement concrete recreational trail,traffic signals,traffic control,excavation,
pavement,and driveway removal,4,719 linear feet of 12-inch through 60-inch
reinforced concrete pipe storm sewer,135 linear feet of 14-foot by 4-foot single cell
precast concrete box culvert,manholes,intakes,erosion control,water main
relocation and miscellaneous associated work,including cleanup.
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 Clerk be and is hereby directed to publish
notice to bidders 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 forty-five days
prior to September 27,2007,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 City Clerk the duty of receiving,opening
and tabulating the 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 October 1,2007,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,form of contract and estimate of costs for the project,
the hearing to be at 7:00 o'clock P.M.on October 1,2007.
PASSED AND APPROVED,this 17th day of September,2007.
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