Grandview Avenue/Loras Boulevard/Grandview Avenue/University Intersection Improvments_Hearing Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Public Hearings # 4.
ITEM TITLE: Grandview Avenue and Loras Boulevard / Grandview
Avenue and University Avenue Intersection Improvements
Project
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Grandview Avenue and Loras
Boulevard and the Grandview Avenue and University
Avenue Intersection Improvements Project and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the Grandview Avenue and
Loras Boulevard and Grandview Avenue and University
Avenue Intersection Improvement Project
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt
Resolution(s)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Grandview Ave at Loras Blvd and Grandview Ave at
University Ave Intersection Improvement Project-MVM City Manager Memo
Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Resolution Resolutions
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Grandview Avenue & Loras Boulevard and Grandview Avenue &
University Avenue Intersection Improvement Project
DATE: July 25, 2016
Civil Engineer Jon Dienst recommends City Council approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost of$589,424.92 for the Grandview
Avenue & Loras Boulevard and Grandview Avenue & University Avenue Intersection
Improvement Project.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Jon Dienst, Civil Engineer
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007.2012.2013
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
FROM: Jon Dienst, Civil Engineer
DATE: July 22, 2016
RE: Grandview Avenue & Loras Boulevard and Grandview Avenue &
University Avenue Intersection Improvement Project
INTRODUCTION
The enclosed resolution is in reference to the public hearing for the Grandview Avenue
& Loras Boulevard and Grandview Avenue & University Avenue Intersection
Improvement Project.
BACKGROUND
The project location is along Grandview Avenue between Loras and University.
Currently University is a four way stop and has delays during peak movements. Loras
is currently signalized, but the signals are in deteriorated condition. The existing
conduits are impassable and vehicle detection has not worked for many years turning
the signal essentially into a "pretimed" signal. There are also no left turn signals for
Grandview Avenue traveling North or South. These two intersections are adjacent to
Allison-Henderson Memorial Park which sees heavier pedestrian movements and the
existing signals do not have pedestrian signal heads.
This project will signalize the intersection of University and Grandview, and reconstruct
the signal at Loras and Grandview. Both signals will have dedicated left turn
movements along with countdown pedestrian signals. These two signals will be tied
together with fiber optics so that progression for the north/south movement can be
obtained. The progression will complement the traffic flow coming out of the new Delhi-
Grandview Roundabout. The fiber will also go into the Traffic Operations Center at City
Hall for remote monitoring and adjustments.
These proposed improvements were recommended by the East/West Corridor Study
that was formally adopted by the City Council at the February 20, 2012 City Council
meeting. A grant application was approved by the Iowa DOT Transportation
Commission on January 13, 2015 in the amount of$500,000.
DISCUSSION
The project provides for the reconstruction of the traffic signals at North Grandview and
Loras Boulevard and the installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of North
Grandview Avenue and University Avenue. Both of these intersections will include new
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traffic signals with mastarms for improved visibility of the traffic signals, ADA pedestrian
access ramps, related sidewalk replacement and pavement work. Additionally, a new
storm sewer intake will be installed on University Avenue and a fire hydrant will be
installed on Loras Boulevard. The Loras Boulevard intersection pavement will be
replaced as part of this project due to the badly deteriorated pavement.
Construction of this project is being phased to minimize impacts to the traffic on North
Grandview Avenue. Traffic on North Grandview Avenue will be maintained through the
intersections during construction as much as possible. This traffic phasing is especially
important due to the expected traffic patterns from the new Grandview-Delhi
Roundabout.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The schedule for the project is as follows:
Initiate Public Bidding Process July 18, 2016
Publish Notice to Bidders, Advertise for Bids July 26, 2016
Publish Public Hearing Notice on Plans & Specs July 19, 2016
Public Hearing on Plans & Specs August 1, 2016
Receipt of Bid Proposals (Bid-Letting) August 9, 2016
Award Construction Contract August 15, 2016
Project Completion Date October 31 2016
The project specifications also provide for a $500/day cost of delay if not completed by
October 31 , 2016.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council approve the plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost for the Grandview Avenue & Loras Boulevard and Grandview
Avenue & University Avenue Intersection Improvement Project through the adoption of
the enclosed resolution.
BUDGETIMPACT
The estimate of probable cost for Grandview Avenue & Loras Boulevard and Grandview
Avenue & University Avenue Intersection Improvement Project is as follows:
Estimate
Construction Contract $ 465,948.55
Contingency 46,594.86
Construction Engineering & Inspection 76,881 .51
Total Project Cost 5589.424.92
The project funding summary is as follows:
CIP No. Fund Description Fund Amount
3001133 Traffic Signal Mastarm Replacement $ 49,424.92
3001425 Sidewalk Program — City Owned 40,000.00
Iowa DOT Traffic Safety Improvement Grant 500,000.00
Total Project Funding 5589.424.92
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ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Grandview Avenue & Loras Boulevard and Grandview Avenue &
University Avenue Intersection Improvement Project through the adoption of the
enclosed resolution.
Prepared By Jon Dienst, P.E.
cc: Bob Schiesl, Asst City Engineer
Dave Ness, Civil Engineer II
Duane Richter, Civil Engineer I
John Klostermann, Street and Sewer Maintenance Supervisor
Bob Green, Water Department Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 295-16
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATED COST FOR THE GRANDVIEW AVENUE & LORAS BOULEVARD AND
GRANDVIEW AVENUE & UNIVERSITY AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
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 Grandview Avenue & Loras Boulevard and Grandview Avenue & University Avenue
Intersection Improvement Project, in the estimated amount $589,424.92, are hereby
approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of August, 2016.
Attest:
Kevin S.ir stahl, CMCJ, Cit Clerk
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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