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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE TOWBRIDGE REAR YARD DRAINAGE PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.
Brief Description: This project involves the re-establishing of the drainage ditch to alleviate flooding to the property at 5253 Towbridge Drive.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The scope of this project involves the re-establishing of the drainage ditch to alleviate flooding to the rear of the property at 5253 Towbridge Drive.
The existing drainage path has sedimented in from flows upstream of the property. The work includes regrading of approximately 1,800 feet of ditch to re-establish positive drainage away from the property to Mud Brook. See limits are shown on the attached exhibit.
The estimated cost of the project is $250,000, which includes a 10% contingency. The project is being designed in house and is scheduled for construction in the summer of 2025 when the site is driest. Staff will return to Council should the project costs exceed the project budget.
The 2022 Policy for Work on Private property has been reviewed and found to apply to this project based on the following:
1A. Public Nuisance and Public Benefit - Severe ponding in the rear yards.
1B. Reduces Flood Risk
1C. The drainage area is greater than 5 acres.
3. Exceeds Residents Capacity to Resolve.
5. Outdated Design/Condition of Storm System
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
X Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (504-$250,000)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
x No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council approves this authorization for the City Manager to advertise, receive bids and award to the lowest and best bidder for the Towbridge Rear Yard Drainage Improvement Project.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer
David Rapp, PE, PS, Assistant City Engineer