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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
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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