HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Intersection closure for Sanitary Sewer Repairs (13th & Ridgewood) RESOLUTION NO. 12-231
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF 13TH STREET AT RIDGEWOOD AVENUE
FOR SANITARY SEWER REPAIRS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,it has been discovered by Public Works staff that the sanitary sewer main at the
13t' Street/Ridgewood Avenue intersection is in need of replacement; and,
WHEREAS,staff obtained competitive quotations pursuant to the City's Purchasing Policies,
and a quote of$39,777 was received from Ames Trenching& Excavating; and,
WHEREAS, the necessary repairs are in the area from the center of 13t' Street continuing
north, under the westbound lanes for approximately 50 feet, and due to the close proximity of the
Union Pacific Railroad crossing just east of the intersection, traffic cannot be placed in a head-to-
head scenario; and,
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code requires the City Council to approve temporary street
closures that are classified as arterials or are active CyRide routes,which is the case with 13t'Street;
and,
WHEREAS, in order to coordinate with the ISU summer sessions and the opening of the
Aquatic Center, staff identified May 7 through May 25, 2012, as the best potential time frame to
schedule the sanitary sewer repair; and,
WHEREAS,once the work has begun,the contractor has a maximum of seven calendar days
to complete all work related to the repair and fully open all lanes of 13t' Street to traffic; and,
WHEREAS, since the 13t' Street crossing is closure to the UPRR and the contractor is
allowed to set the work schedule within the allowable time frame, it is recommended that the
Council delegate to staff the ability to administratively close 13t' Street at Ridgewood Avenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that delegation to staff the ability to administratively approve the closure of 13t'Street at Ridgewood
Avenue to accommodate the repair of the sanitary sewer is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8t' day of May, 2012.
A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Szopinski
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Szopinski, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Orazem
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8tn day of May, 2012.