Downtown Streetlight Traffic Signalization ApprovalTHE CITY OF
DUB E
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MEMORANDUM
April 10, 2007
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Downtown Streetlight & Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project
(CIP 2501917: Painting Program for City-Owned Streetlights & Traffic Signals)
(CIP 1021608: Downtown Streetlight Replacement Schedule)
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends City Council approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost for the Downtown Streetlight &
Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
THE CITY OF
DuB E MEMORANDUM
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April 9, 2007
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Mana e ---~
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer ~_~
SUBJECT: Downtown Streetlight & Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project
(CIP 2501917: Painting Program for City-Owned Streetlights and Traffic Signals)
(CIP 1021608: Downtown Streetlight Replacement Schedule)
INTRODUCTION
The enclosed resolution is in reference to the public hearing on the Downtown
Streetlight & Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project.
BACKGROUND
In 1999, the City of Dubuque completed its last pole painting project in the downtown
area. Based on recent inspection, it has been determined that additional painting is
necessary in the downtown area. Most of these poles were installed in the 1980s as
part of the urban renewal.
DISCUSSION
The Downtown Streetlight and Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project will consist of
painting approximately 180 streetlights and traffic signal poles in the downtown area of
Bluff Street to White Street, from 1St Street to 17th Street. The painting will be a three-
step process: sanding; application of primer coat; and application of a finish coat of
paint. If, during the process, it is determined that the pole is in poor condition, it will be
replaced with available inventory. If the inventory becomes depleted or the pole type is
not available, the pole will be painted and the necessary replacement will be included in
a future capital improvement project.
BUDGET IMPACT
The estimate of probable costs for the Downtown Streetlight and Traffic Signalization
Pole Painting Project:
Estimate
Construction Cost $58,236.00
Contingency 5,823.60
Construction Engineering & Inspection 9,608.94
Total Project Cost $73,668.54
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council approve the plans, specifications, form of contract
and the estimated cost for the Downtown Streetlight & Traffic Signalization Pole
Painting Project.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and
the estimated cost for the Downtown Streetlight & Traffic Signalization Pole Painting
Project.
Prepared by David Ness, Civil Engineer
cc: Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Don Vogt, Public Works Director
John Klostermann, Public Works
Bob Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer
RESOLUTION NO. 228-07
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATED COST FOR THE DOWNTOWN STREETLIGHT & TRAFFIC
SIGNALIZATION POLE PAINTING PROJECT
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 Downtown Streetlight & Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project, in the estimated
amount $73,668.54, are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this
16th day of April, 2007.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk