IDOT US 52 Catfish Creek Bridge AgreementMasterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Dubuque
bierd
All-America City
1
2007
SUBJECT: Improvements to US Highway 52 (From US 151/61 to Grandview Avenue)
Iowa Department of Transportation - Funding Agreement
Iowa DOT Agreement No. 2012 -12 -023
Iowa DOT Project No. NHSX -052 -2 (83)- -3H -31
DATE: February 16, 2012
The Iowa Department of Transportation will be initiating a project to make improvements
to US Highway 52, between US 151/61 to Grandview Avenue. The project will provide
for the widening and reconstruction of the present four -lane divided roadway with
median barrier and curbs from just north of the intersection of US 52 with US 61/151 to
just north of the Grandview Avenue overpass. The projects will also provide for
pedestrian ramps, conflict lighting, traffic signs, storm and sanitary sewer
improvements, fiber optic conduit, retaining walls, and for replacement of the bridge
over Catfish Creek /Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad /Mar Jo Hills Road.
As a result of the complete roadway and bridge reconstruction, the City in partnership
with the Iowa DOT, is proposing to install fiber optic conduit between US 151/61 to
Grandview Avenue as part of the project. The City will be responsible for the full cost
$270,144 (100 %) of the fiber optic conduit installation along with minor sanitary sewer
manhole adjustments.
The City will also be responsible for a portion ($65,874 - 37 %) of the costs for
improvements to the storm sewer system.
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends City Council approval for the Mayor to
execute the Iowa Department of Transportation Funding Agreement for Improvements
to US Highway 52, between US 151/61 to Grandview Avenue.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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THE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Dubuque
krtrd
All-America City
2007
SUBJECT: Improvements to US Highway 52 (From US 151/61 to Grandview Avenue)
Iowa Department of Transportation - Funding Agreement
Iowa DOT Agreement No. 2012 -12 -023
Iowa DOT Project No. NHSX -052 -2 (83)- -3H -31
DATE: February 15, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The enclosed resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute the Iowa Department of
Transportation (Iowa DOT) Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2012 -12 -023) for
Improvements to US Highway 52, between US 151/61 to Grandview Avenue.
BACKGROUND
The Iowa DOT will be initiating a project to make improvements to US Highway 52,
between US 151/61 to Grandview Avenue. The project will provide for the widening and
reconstruction of the present four -lane divided roadway with median barrier and curbs
from just north of the intersection of US 52 with US 61/151 to just north of Grandview
Avenue overpass. The projects will also provide for pedestrian ramps, conflict lighting,
traffic signs, storm and sanitary sewer improvements, fiber optic conduit, retaining walls,
and for replacement of the bridge over Catfish Creek /Chicago Central and Pacific
Railroad /Mar Jo Hills Road.
DISCUSSION
As a result of the complete roadway and bridge reconstruction, the City in partnership
with the Iowa DOT is proposing to install fiber optic conduit between US 151/61 to
Grandview Avenue as part of the project. The City will be responsible for the full cost
(100 ° /o) of the fiber optic conduit installation along with minor sanitary sewer manhole
adjustments.
The City will also be responsible for a portion (37 %) of the costs for improvements to
the storm sewer system.
PRELIMINARY COST PROJECTIONS
The estimate of probable cost for the Improvements to US Highway 52 is summarized
as follows:
Fiber Optic Conduit Interconnect
Sanitary Sewer Manhole Adjustments
Storm Sewer Improvements
Total Project Cost
The anticipated funding for the project summary is as follows:
CIP No. Fund Description
3002327 Catfish Creek Bridge Project Fiber Optics Conduit
US 151 -61 from Grandview to US 52
7101335 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Replacement Program
7201066 Storm Sewer General Repairs
Total Project Funding
Estimate
$ 263,374
6,770
65,874
$ 336,018
Fund Amount
$ 330,000
6,770
65,874
$ 402.644
Funding for the Improvements to US Highway 52 - Fiber Optics Conduit (CIP 3002327)
is currently programmed in Fiscal Year 2014. The sanitary and storm sewer CIPs
indentified above are annual recurring programs.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council adopt the enclosed resolution and authorize the
Mayor to sign the Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2012 -12 -023) for Improvements
to US Highway 52, between US 151/61 to Grandview Avenue.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I respectfully request that the City Council adopt the attached resolution and authorize
the Mayor to sign the Iowa Department of Transportation Funding Agreement
(Agreement No. 2012 -12 -023) for Improvements to US Highway 52, between US
151/61 to Grandview Avenue.
Prepared by: Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
cc: Kent Ellis, Iowa DOT, Local Systems Engineer
Art Gourley, Iowa DOT
Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Dave Ness, Civil Engineer
Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer
Nate Steffen, Engineering Technician
RESOLUTION NO, 43 -12
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FUNDING AGREEMENT (AGREEMENT NO. 2012 -12 -023) FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS TO US HIGHWAY 52 (FROM US 151/61 TO GRANDVIEW
AVENUE)
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) in partnership with the Iowa Department of
Transportation (Iowa DOT) are proposing to make improvements to US Highway 52,
between US 151/61 to Grandview Avenue, Iowa DOT Project No. NHSX- 052 -2(83) --
3H -31.
Whereas, the project will provide for the widening and reconstruction of the
present four -lane divided roadway with median barrier and curbs from just north of the
intersection of US 52 with US 61/151 to just north of Grandview Avenue overpass.
Whereas, the projects will 'also provide for pedestrian ramps, conflict lighting,
traffic signs, storm and sanitary sewer improvements, fiber optic conduit, retaining walls,
and for replacement of the bridge over Catfish Creek/Chicago Central and Pacific
Railroad /Mar Jo Hills Road.
Whereas, the City will be responsible for paying the costs for fiber optic conduit,
sanitary and storm sewer improvements per the terms and conditions of the Funding
Agreement to complete said improvements to US Highway 52, between US 151/61 to
Grandview Avenue, within Dubuque County, Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That said Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2012 -12 -023)
between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation be approved
for the improvements to US Highway 52, between US 151/61 to Grandview Avenue in
Dubuque.
Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute two copies of
Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2012 -12 -023) for the improvements to US Highway
52, between US 151/61 to Grandview Avenue in Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day ofFebruar , 2012.
Attest:
at"
Kevi S. Firnstahl, City C erk
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
District 6 Office
430 Sixteenth Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
February 14, 2012
Robert D. Schiesl, P. E.
Engineering Division
City of Dubuque
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001 -4864
PHONE: 319 - 364 -0235
FAX: 319- 364 -9614
jim.schnoebelen @dot.iowa.gov
Ref: NHSX- 052 - 2(83) -3H -31
BRF- 052- 2(90) -38 -31
NHSN- 052 - 2(91) -2R -31
NHSN- 052- 2(112) -2R -31
Dubuque County
City of Dubuque
Agreement No. 2012 -12 -023
SUBJECT: Agreement 2012 -12 -023 FINAL (Improvements on US 52 in Dubuque).
Dear Mr. Schiesl:
Attached are two (2) copies of an agreement between City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of
Transportation for the above referenced project. The project involves improvements on US 52 in the
city of Dubuque from US 61/151 north to near Grandview Avenue. The projects provide for the
widening and reconstruction of the present four -lane divided roadway with median barrier and curbs
from just north of the intersection of US 52 with US 61/151 to just north of Grandview Avenue
overpass. The projects will also provide for pedestrian ramps, conflict lighting, traffic signs, storm
sewer, sanitary sewer, fiber optic conduit, retaining walls, and for replacement of the bridge over
Catfish Creek/Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad /Mar Jo Hills Road.
Please secure the necessary approvals and signatures of the appropriate City of Dubuque officials and
return both signed copies of the agreement to this office for further processing. An original of the
fully executed agreement will be forwarded to the City of Dubuque after final signature by our
department.
If you have any questions concerning this agreement, please contact me at the above listed phone
number.
Sincerely,
James R. Schnoebelen, P. E.
District 6 Engineer
JRS /sjb
October 2009
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Preconstruction Agreement
For Primary Road Project
County Dubuque
City Dubuque
Project No NHSX -052- 2(83)- -3H -31
BRF- 052 - 2(90)- -38 -31
N HSN- 052 - 2(91)- -2R -31
N HSN - 052 - 2(112)- -2R -31
Iowa DOT
Agreement No
Staff Action No
2012 -12 -023
This Agreement, is entered into by and between the Iowa Department of Transportation, hereinafter
designated the "DOT ", and the city of Dubuque, Iowa, a Local Public Agency, hereafter designated the
"LPA" in accordance with Iowa Code Chapters 28E, 306, 306A and 313 4 as applicable,
The DOT proposes to establish or make improvements to U S 52 within Dubuque County, Iowa, and
The DOT and the LPA are willing to jointly participate in said project, in the manner hereinafter provided,
and
This Agreement reflects the current concept of this project which is subject to modification by mutual
agreement between the LPA and the DOT, and
Therefore, it is agreed as follows
1. Project Information
a The DOT will design, let and inspect construction of the following described project in accordance
with the project plans and DOT standard specifications
The proposed improvements are on U S 52 in the city of Dubuque from U S 61/151 north to near
Grandview Avenue The projects provide for the widening and reconstruction of the present four -
lane divided roadway with median barrier and curbs from just north of the intersection of U S 52
with U S 61/151 to just north of Grandview Avenue overpass The projects will also provide for
pedestrian ramps, conflict lighting, traffic signs, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, fiber optic conduit,
retaining walls, and for replacement of the bridge over Catfish Creek/Chicago Central and Pacific
Railroad /Mar Jo Hills Road See Exhibit A for project location
b As part of the project, the LPA has requested installation of utility facilities to accommodate fiber optic
cable within the city all at no cost to the DOT as shown on Exhibit B
c All storm sewers constructed by the DOT as part of the project will become the property of the LPA,
which will be responsible for their maintenance and operations The LPA will not make any
connections to said storm sewers without the prior written approval of the DOT The LPA will prevent
use of such storm sewers as a sanitary sewer
d Upon completion of construction, the LPA agrees to accept ownership and jurisdiction of the following
referenced improvements The LPA shall also assume responsibility for all future maintenance
operations associated therewith, all at no additional expense or obligation to the DOT
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i A 623 -foot long by variable height soldier pile retaining wall will be constructed on the right side of
U S 52 from Sta 117 +25 to Sta 123 +46 including the chain link fence placed atop the wall
2. Project Costs
a The DOT will be responsible for the cost of construction related to longitudinal and outlet storm sewer
made necessary by the project in the proportion that the U S 52 right of way bears to the total
drainage area to be served by the proposed storm sewer system The LPA will be responsible for the
remaining portion of storm sewer costs In accordance with 761 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter
150 3(1)d, the LPA will reimburse the DOT for its share of the actual cost for longitudinal and outlet
storm sewer as shown on Exhibit C
b The LPA shall reimburse the DOT for its share of the project costs estimated at $336,018 as shown
on Exhibits B and C The amount paid by the LPA upon completion of construction and proper billing
by the DOT will be determined by the actual quantities in place and the accepted bid at the contract
letting
c The DOT will bear all costs except those allocated to the LPA under other terms of this Agreement
3. Traffic Control
a U S 52 through - traffic will be maintained during the construction
b Construction activities will require temporary closures of both the interchange southbound on -ramp
and the northbound off -ramp at the Grandview interchange Trail blazing signs will be provided during
ramp closures The LPA will establish the routes to be trail blazed and each entity will provide for and
install signs on the routes under their jurisdiction Coordination of sign placement and removal will be
required The LPA will be responsible for maintenance of the trail blazing route and signs
c Mar Jo Hills Road will be closed periodically during removal of the existing bridge and during
construction of the new bridge Other temporary closures of LPA side roads may be necessary during
construction The DOT will furnish and install the required road closure barricades and signing at
project cost and shall remove same upon completion of the project also at no expense or obligation to
the LPA The DOT will work in close cooperation with the LPA and the contractor to accommodate
fire protection and local access across the project during construction Any detours which may be
necessary for project related LPA road closures will be the responsibility of the LPA all at no expense
or obligation to the DOT
4. Right of Way and Permits
a Subject to the provisions hereof, the LPA in accordance with 761 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter
150 3(1)c and 150 4(2) will remove or cause to be removed (within the corporate limits) all
encroachments or obstructions in the existing primary highway right of way The LPA will also prevent
the erection and/or placement of any structure or obstruction on said right of way or any additional
right of way which is acquired for this project including but not limited to private signs, buildings,
pumps, and parking areas
b The DOT will be responsible for the coordination of utility facility adjustments for the primary road
project
c The LPA agrees to relocate all utilities necessary for construction which are located within the existing
street or alley right of way, subject to the approval of and without expense to the DOT and in
accordance with 761 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 150 4(5) and the DOT Utility Accommodation
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Policy
d With the exception of service connections no new or future utility occupancy of project right of way,
nor any future relocations of or alterations to existing utilities within said right of way will be permitted
or undertaken by the LPA without the prior written approval of the DOT All work will be performed in
accordance with the Utility Accommodation Policy and other applicable requirements of the DOT
5. Construction & Maintenance
a The LPA, in cooperation with the DOT, will take whatever steps may be required with respect to
alteration of the grade lines of the new highway facilities constructed under the project in accordance
with Iowa Code section 36415 The DOT and LPA will work together to minimize potential impacts to
properties that may occur as a result of the project
b Upon completion of the project, no changes in the physical features thereof will be undertaken or
permitted without the prior written approval of the DOT
c Future maintenance of the primary highway within the project area will be carried out in accordance
with the terms and conditions contained in 761 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 150
d The DOT shall construct conflict lighting at the Grandview Avenue interchange all at no cost to the
LPA New lighting and /or traffic signal construction for this project shall be provided under guidelines
established in 761 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 150 The DOT shall construct traffic signal
installations all at no cost to the LPA Additional lighting installations will not be constructed as part of
the project unless specifically requested by the LPA Lighting which is requested by the LPA will also
be paid for entirely by the LPA at no cost to the DOT or project If constructed, the LPA shall accept
ownership of and responsibility for future energy and maintenance costs of those lighting and/or traffic
signal units which lie within the corporate boundaries
e Structures built by the DOT over or under a primary road will be maintained structurally sound by the
DOT, including repairs to floors and railing and painting For structures serving roadways which are
not on the primary road system, the cleaning and removal of snow, debris and foreign objects from
local road traffic lanes, sidewalks or walkways within the project limits Of any) including pedestrian
overpasses or underpasses will be the responsibility of the LPA
6. General Provisions
a If the LPA has completed a Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for an area which is affected by the
proposed Primary Highway project and the FIS is modified, amended or revised in an area affected
by the project after the date of this Agreement, the LPA shall promptly provide notice of the
modification, amendment or revision to the DOT If the LPA does not have a detailed Flood Insurance
Study (FIS) for an area which is affected by the proposed Primary Highway project and the LPA does
adopt an FIS in an area affected by the project after the date of this Agreement, the LPA shall
promptly provide notice of the FIS to the DOT
b The LPA will comply with all provisions of the equal employment opportunity requirements prohibiting
discrimination and requiring affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity as required by
Iowa Code Chapter 216 No person will, on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be
denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for
which State funds are used
c It is the intent of both (all) parties that no third party beneficiaries be created by this Agreement
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d If any section, provision, or part of this Agreement shall be found to be invalid or unconstitutional,
such finding shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Agreement as a whole or any section,
provision, or part thereof, except to the extent that the original intent of the Agreement cannot be
fulfilled
e This Agreement may be executed in (two) counterparts, each of which so executed will be deemed to
be an original
f This Agreement, as well as the unaffected provisions of any previous agreement(s), addendum(s),
and /or amendment(s), represents the entire Agreement between the LPA and DOT regarding this
project All previously executed agreements will remain in effect except as amended herein Any
subsequent change or modification to the terms of this Agreement will be in the form of a duly
executed amendment to this document
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has executed Agreement No. 2012 -12 -023 as of the
date shown opposite its signature below.
CITY OF DUBUQUE:
I, Kevin S. Firnstahl
that
Roy D. Buol
was duly authorized to e
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Date February 20 2012
, certify that I am the Clerk of the City, and
, who signed said Agreement for and on behalf of the City
e the same on the9Oth day of February , 20 1?
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
By:
ames R. Schnoebelen
District Engineer
District 6
Date , 2012- .
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EXHIBIT B
COST ESTIMATE FOR DIVISION 3 (100% CITY) ITEMS
NHSX- 52- 2(83)- -3H•31 PCC pavement • grade and replace In Dub. from US 61/151 north to Grandview Avenue
BRF- 52- 2(90)- -38 -31 Bridge replacement In Dubuque over Catfish Creek/C. C. railroad
NHSN -52- 2(91)- -2R -31 Lighting In Dub. at the US 61 /151 /Grandview Ave. intersections
NHSN -52. 2(112)- -2R -31 Traffic signs In Dubuque just south of Grandview Avenue
Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Est. Cost
Excavation, class 12, boulder /rock fragment
CY
50.0
$23.00
$1,150
Manhole adjustment, major
EACH
3.0
$2,256.67
$6,770
Subdrain, plastic pipe, 4"
LF
914.0
$10.40
$9,506
Subdrain outlet (RF -19C)
EACH
12,0
$192.86
$2,314
Subdrain outlet (RF -19F)
EACH
8.0
$286.29
$2,290
Storm swr gravity main, trenched, 24" (line P -328)
LF
10.0
$55.14
$551
Connect to existing vault or handhole
EACH
3.0
$400.00
$1,200
Core drill fiber vault or handhole
EACH
58.0
$75.00
$4,350
Fiber optic hub
EACH
2,0
$5,000.00
$10,000
Fiber vault, 3 ft. round
EACH
1.0
$3,500.00
$3,500
Fiber vault, 4 ft. round
EACH
1.0
$3,300.00
$3,300
Fiber vault, square
EACH
20.0
$3,300.00
$66,000
Conduit, HOPE, 4" w /4.1" innerduct conduits, pushed
IF
1207.3
$22.00
$26,561
Conduit, HDPE, 4" w /4 -1" innerduct conduits, trenched
LF
5648.9
$20.00
$112,978
Conduit, HDPE, pushed, 2 inch
LF
35.0
$15.00
$525
Conduit, HOPE, trenched, 2 inch
LF
312.4
$12.00
$3,749
2 Inch galvanized steel condult (bridge plan)
LF
2200.0
$7.00
$15,400
Estimated cot to City of Dubuque for Division 3 (100% city) items = $270,144
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EXHIBIT C
COST ESTIMATE FOR DIVISION 4 (37% CITY) STORM SEWER ITEMS
NHSX-52-2(83)-3H-31 PCC pavement - grade and replace In Dub. from U5 61/151 north to Grandview Avenue
BRF- 52 -2 {90) -38-31 Bridge replacement In Dubuque over Catfish Creek/C. C. railroad
NHSN -52- 2(91) -2R -31 Lighting In Dub. at the US 61/151/GrandviewAve. intersections
NHSN -52- 2(112) -2R -31 Traffic signs In Dubuque just south of Grandview Avenue
Item
No/Line /Comments
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Est total cast
City Cost =0.37%
est. cost
Apron, Conc, 18' (RF -3)
No. 43
EACH
1.0
5697.33
5697
5258
Apron, Conc, 24' (RF -3)
No. 53
EACH
1.0
51,031.23
51,031
5382
Apron, Conc, 27' (RF -3)
No. 498
EACH
1.0
5573.77
5574
5212
Apron, Conc, 36' (RF -3)
No. 39
EACH
1.0
51,428.82
51,429
5529
Apron, Conc, 48' (RF -3)
No. 58C
EACH
1.0
51,992.01
51,992
$737
Manhole, storm swr, SW-402
NO. 49C, 75
EACH
2.0
52,900.00
55,800
52,146
Manhole, storm swr, SW-403
No. 29,588
EACH
2.0
53,96295
57,926
52,933
Manhole. stormswr, SW -404
No. 58
EACH
1.0
57,100.00
57,100
52,627
intake, SW-512, 24"
No.73,74
EACH
2.0
52,100.00
54,200
51,554
Barrier intake, 5W -549
No. 27
EACH
1.0
56,120.00
56,120
52,264
Storm SWR gravity amin, trenched, 15'
Line P -27, P -40, P -73, P -74
LF
611.0
545.00
527,495
510,173
Storm SWR gravity amin, trenched, 18'
Line P -42
LF
27.0
536.09
5974
5361
Storm SWR gravity amin, trenched, 24'
line 9 -29, P -33, 9 -34, P -35, P.53
LF
856.0
555.14
547,200
517,464
Storm SWR gravity amin, trenched, 27'
Line P-498, P-49C
LF
353.0
560.00
$21,180
57,837
Storm SWR gravity amin, trenched, 36'
Line P -38, P-52,9-54
LF
258.0
581.26
520,965
57,757
Storm SWR gravity amin, trenched, 48'
Line 9 -57, P -58, P -588
LF
97.0
5120.00
511,640
$4,307
Rock excavation
For storm sewer pipes boated Ni rock tut
or unsuitable material
Cy
12L0
$60.00
57,260
52,686
Trench foundation
TON
49.0
526.63
$1,305
$483
Replacement of unsuitable back-fill material
Cr
210.0
515.00
53,150
S1,166
5178.038 565,874
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