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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE VALLEY VIEW CULVERT REPAIR PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.
Brief Description: Staff was notified that properties abutting a stream at Valley View Road are prone to flooding during heavy rain events. Upon inspection, it was determined that two failing culverts, measuring 15” and 18”, are located on private property downstream of the culvert under Valley View Road. These culverts obstruct water flow during heavy rainfall, contributing to the flooding issue.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff was notified that properties abutting a stream at Valley Road are prone to flooding during heavy rain events. Upon inspection, it was determined that two failing culverts, measuring 15” and 18”, are located on private property downstream of the culvert under Valley View Road. These culverts obstruct water flow during heavy rainfall, contributing to the flooding issue.
To address this problem, this project will replace the two failing concrete culverts to improve stream flow and reduce future flooding near Valley View Road. Please refer to the attached exhibit for more details.
The project is scheduled for summer/fall 2025.
The 2022 Policy for Work on Private Property has been reviewed and found applicable to this project based on the following criteria:
1. Public Nuisance and Public Benefit:
a. 1A. The project addresses a public nuisance by reducing flood risk.
b. 1B. The project provides a public benefit by improving drainage and protecting infrastructure.
c. 1C. The drainage area exceeds 5 acres.
2. Exceeds Residents' Capacity to Resolve.
3. Potential for Infrastructure Damage.
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 fund - $50,000)
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 Valley View Road Culvert Repair Project.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer
David Rapp, PE, PS, Assistant City Engineer