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MEMORANDUM
July 26, 2004
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Final Acceptance of the Fourth Zone Water Tower Project
The City entered into an agreement with Landmark Structures 1, loP. for the
construction of a water tower to be located next to the Soccer Complex on John F.
Kennedy Road.
Water Department Manager Bob Green is recommending acceptance of the Fourth
Zone Water Tower Project, as completed by Landmark Structures 1 L.P., in the final
contract amount of $1 ,234,770.11. During construction of the project, six change orders
were processed for a total change order amount of $28,770.11. The change order total
of $28,770.11 is a 2.4% increase in the contract and is still within the budgeted amount
of funds for the project. It is further recommended that the City Council authorize the
final payment to Landmark Structures 1 L.P. in the amount of $61 ,738.50.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Bob Green, Water Department Manager
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
July 20, 2004
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Bob Green, Water Department Manager ~
TO:
SUBJECT: Final Acceptance of the Fourth Zone Water Tower Project
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum is recommending a final acceptance of the Fourth Zone Water
Tower at a final cost of $1 ,234,770.11.
DISCUSSION
On October 21, 2002, the City of Dubuque Water Department entered into an
agreement with Landmark Structures 1, loP. for the construction of a water tower to be
located next to the Soccer Complex on John F. Kennedy Road.
This water tower improvement will supply water service to residents in this area, the
Fairgrounds and is a part of a multiphase project in providing water to the Westside
Industrial Park.
The original contract price for the project was $1,206,000. During the construction of
the project, six change orders were processed for a total change order amount of
$28,770.11. The change order total of $28,770.11 is a 2.4% increase in the contract
and is still within the budgeted amount of funds for the project.
The following work was required, resulting in the six change orders: Installation of PVC
coated chain link fence, modifications to the storm sewer and driveway approach,
removal of unstable soil in driveway and replaced with granular material, blue colored
bands as part of the logo design on tank as per approved design, installation of sewer
trap in the sanitary sewer line, additional 16 inch water main fittings, and sod work to
the site.
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff and I are requesting your approval and recommendation to the City Council that
they adopt the two resolutions, one approving the project and one approving the final
project cost of $1 ,234,770.11 and authorizing final payment to Landmark Structures 1
loP. in the amount of $61 ,738.50 in accordance with the State of Iowa Statutes.
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Preparer: Robert M. Green, Water Department Manager
1902 Hawthorne Street
589-4291
RESOLUTION 298-04
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the Contract for the Fourth Zone Water Tower Improvement Project
has been completed and the City's Consultant Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. of Des Moines,
Iowa recommend acceptance of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and
that said improvement be accepted.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of August, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Preparer: Robert M. Green, Water Department Manager
1902 Hawthorne Street
589-4291
RESOLUTION NO. 299-04
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the contract of the Fourth Zone Water Tower Improvement Project has
been completed and the City has submitted the final estimate showing the cost thereof.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1.
$1,234,770.11.
That the cost of the said improvement is hereby determined to be
Section 2. That the final payment of $61 ,738.50 be paid to Landmark
Structures 1, L. P. in accordance with State Statutes from funds in the Water
Department's FY03 CIP Budget.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of August, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
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Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk