HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated January 28, 2025ITEM #:9
DATE:01-28-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2024/25 SHARED USE PATH SYSTEM EXPANSION - SKUNK RIVER
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This program provides for construction of shared use paths on street rights-of-way, adjacent to streets,
and through greenbelts. This project involves the extension of a shared use path from Billy Sunday
Road to the east side of the Hunziker Youth Sports Complex to create a key connection with the
Skunk River Trail to the south part of Ames.
Staff has been working with Snyder & Associates, Inc. of Ankeny, Iowa to develop plans and
specifications for the project with a total estimated construction cost of $324,800. The table below
shows the revenues and expenses for this project:
Revenues Amount Expenses Amount
2024/25 Shared Use
Path $350,000
2023/24 Shared Use Path
(Available Savings)$ 59,000
Design $ 33,500
Construction (est)$324,800
Administration $ 20,000
Totals $409,000 $378,300
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the 2024/25 Shared Use Path System Expansion - Skunk
River and establish February 19, 2025, as the date of letting and February 25, 2025, as the date for
the report of bids.
2. Do not approve this project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project will provide a key connection to the shared use path network in this part of the city.
Approval of the plans and specifications will continue to keep this project on pace for 2025
construction. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Project Map.pdf
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