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US 52 Resurfacing_32nd St to NW Arterial•rx~ c~-rY o~ ~~ Dubuque -... ~ ~~~ ~ All-AmeneaCity Masterpi<~~ce on tl~e Mississippi ~oa7 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: US52 Resurfacing Project - 32nd Street to the Northwest Arterial (CI Ps 3002025, 7201810, 3501011, 3501041) DATE: August 11, 2008 City Engineer Gus Psihoyos is recommending approval of the plans, specification, form of contract and the estimated cost of $846,678.02 for the US 52 Resurfacing Project - 32~d Street to the Northwest Arterial. The project includes the asphalt resurfacing of US 52, storm sewer improvements, installation of advance warnings flasher to alert traffic of the northbound traffic signals at the Northwest Arterial and pedestrian crossing signals and a crosswalk will be installed for those who use the Northwest Arterial Hike/Bike Trail. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. V Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM/Iw Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Dubuque A~Ame~CaCiht 2007 SUBJECT: US 52 Resurfacing Project - 32"d Street to the Northwest Arterial (C I Ps 3002025, 7201810, 3501011, 3501041) DATE: August 8, 2008 INTRODUCTION The enclosed resolution is in reference to the public hearing on the US 52 Resurfacing Project - 32"d Street to the Northwest Arterial. DISCUSSION The US 52 Resurfacing Project - 32"d Street to the Northwest Arterial will involve the asphalt resurfacing of US 52 (Central Avenue) and storm sewer improvements, from 32"d Street to the Northwest Arterial. In addition, this project will also include: 1) The installation of advance warning flashers to alert traffic of the northbound traffic signals at the Northwest Arterial. These flashers will be similar to the existing flashers used on US 20 by Menards. 2) Due to safety concerns, and in accordance with Envision 2010 goals, pedestrian crossing signals and a crosswalk will be installed for those who use the Northwest Arterial Hike/Bike Trail. The storm sewer improvements will include the installation of 1068 feet storm sewer pipe and the installation of 12 catch basins. The resurfacing and storm sewer improvements will be primarily funded by the (Iowa DOT). Engineering staff is currently working with the Iowa DOT on a 28E Maintenance Agreement. This agreement is anticipated to be completed prior to award of the construction contract. RECOMMENDATION recommend that the City Council approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost for the US 52 Resurfacing Project - 32"d Street to the Northwest Arterial. BUDGET IMPACT The estimate of probable cost for the US 52 Resurfacing Project - 32"d Street to the Northwest Arterial is as follows: Estimate Construction Contract $699,733.90 Contingency (10%) 69,973.39 Construction Engineering & Inspection (10%) 76,970.73 Total Project Cost $846,678.02 The project funding summary is as follows: Fund CIP No. Fund Description Amount 3002025 Hwy 52 Resurfacing (Iowa DOT Reimbursement) $618,920.30 7201810 US 52 Storm Sewer 160,000.00 3001011 Signalization Program 14,641.00 3501041 Curb/Catch Basin Replacement 53,116.72 Total Project Funding $846,678.02 ACTION TO BE TAKEN The City Council is requested to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost for the US 52 Resurfacing Project - 32"d Street to the Northwest Arterial. Prepared by Jon Dienst, PE cc: Jenny Larson, Budget Director Don Vogt, Public Works Director John Klostermann, Street & Sewer Maintenance Supervisor David Ness, PE Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer II RESOLUTION NO. 277-08 APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE US 52 RESURFACING PROJECT - 32ND STREET TO. THE NORTHWEST ARTERIAL NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the US 52 Resurfacing Project - 32nd Street to the Northwest Arterial, in the estimated amount $846,678.02, are hereby approved. Passed, adopted and approved this 18th day of August , 2008. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk