HomeMy WebLinkAboutA031 - Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2023/24 CDBG Infrastructure Program (N Russell Avenue - N 2nd Street to N 4th Street)ITEM #:
DATE:03-11-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2023/24 CDBG INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (N RUSSELL AVENUE - N
2ND STREET TO N 4TH STREET)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The intent of this project is to utilize CDBG funds to replace approximately 870 feet of old 4-inch
existing water mains with new 8-inch water mains and install new water services with copper
piping on the north side of N Russell Avenue. This project will improve water quality, reduce the
number of lead services in the water distribution system, increase firefighting service capacity in
this area, and benefit a HUD-identified Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) population.
This project will include improvements on N Russell Avenue from N 2nd Street to N 4th Street.
City staff has completed plans and specifications for this project with revenue and estimated expenses
as follows:
Funding Source Available
Revenue
Estimated
Expenses
CDBG $ 560,000
Construction $ 403,563.00
Engineering/Administration $ 60,000.00
TOTAL $ 560,000 $ 463,563.00
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2023/24 CDBG Infrastructure Program (N Russell
Avenue - N 2nd Street to N 4th Street) project, setting April 2, 2025, as the bid due date and April
8, 2025, as the date of Public Hearing.
2. Direct staff to revise the project.
3. Do not proceed with this project at this time.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By improving the water systems in these local neighborhoods, residents will see improved water
quality and firefighting capacity that will benefit a HUD-identified Low- and Moderate-Income
(LMI) population. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
N Russell Water.pdf
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