HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Reallocation of funds for 2012/13 Storm Sewer Outlet Erosion Control RESOLUTION NO. 14-529
RESOLUTION REALLOCATING FUNDS FROM 2009/10 LOW-POINT DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR
2012/13 STORM SEWER OUTLET EROSION CONTROL
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,this annual program provides for stabilization of eroded areas due to discharges
of the storm sewer system into streams, channels, swales, gullies, or drainage ways in residential
areas, and this program provides a more permanent control of the erosion and reduces recurring
maintenance costs in these areas; and,
WHEREAS, this specific project is for re-stabilization of the creek channel and pond at
Pinehurst Drive in Green Subdivision, 51h Addition;the area has seen erosion of the banks that were
stabilized with treated timbers,and those timbers have passed their useful functionality and need to
be replaced; and,
WHEREAS, at the August 26, 2014, City Council meeting, Council approved plans and
specifications and set the bid date for the project at September 17, and a report of no bids occurred
on September 23; and,
WHEREAS, since no bids were received, Council directed staff to evaluate alternatives for
accomplishing the creek stabilization this calendar year; and,
WHEREAS,in accordance with Purchasing Policies and Procedures,competitive quotes may
be received if the engineer's estimate is less than$70,000,and by not entertaining the bid alternates,
the base bid estimated costs for the project was $66,640, so the competitive quote process was
utilized; and,
WHEREAS,on September 26,a Request For Quotes was sent to three local contractors that
are able to perform the required work,and, Central Landscape of Ames,Iowa, submitted a quote of
$76,189.33, which is above the engineer's estimate of$66,640.00; and,
WHEREAS, this program was shown in the 2012/13 Capital Improvements Plan with
$100,000 from the Storm Sewer Utility Fund; and,
WHEREAS, additional funding in the amount of$28,344 from project savings in the 09/10
Low-Point Drainage Improvements(Crystal Street)project will be rolled in to this project for a total
project available funding amount of$128,344.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the reallocation of $28,344 from the 2009/10 Low-Point Drainage Improvements Program
(Crystal Street) for the 2012/13 Storm Sewer Outlet Erosion Control (Pinehurst Drive) is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14t1i day of October, 2014.
CA ; --L(Aa& / 0 tfl. ems,
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14"day of October, 2014.