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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA024 - Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2024/25 CDBG Infrastructure Program (S Russell Avenue - S 4th St to Lincoln Way)ITEM #:27 DATE:09-23-25 DEPT:PW SUBJECT:2024/25 CDBG INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (S RUSSELL AVENUE - S 4TH STREET TO LINCOLN WAY) COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: The intent of this project is to utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to replace approximately 1,305 feet of existing 4-inch cast iron water main, originally installed in 1924, with new 8-inch main along S. Russell Avenue from Lincoln Way to S. 4th Street. The water main in this location is in need of replacement due to its age and size. While the 4-inch water main was the standard size in 1924, it does not allow for the delivery of sufficient water volumes for current day fire fighting capacity. The project will also include installation of new copper water services, some of which will replace known or suspected lead service lines. These improvements will enhance water quality, reduce the number of lead service lines, increase firefighting capacity, and provide direct benefits to a HUD-Identified Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) population, Census Tract 10. City staff has completed plans and specifications for this project with revenue and estimated expenses as follows: Funding Source Available Revenue Estimated Expenses CDBG Funding $ 680,000 Construction (est.) $ 575,908 Engineering/Administration (est.) $ 80,000 TOTAL $ 680,000 $ 655,908 ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2024/25 CDBG Infrastructure Program (S Russell Avenue - S 4th Street to Lincoln Way) project, setting October 8, 2025, as the bid due date and October 14, 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 this local neighborhood, residents will see improved water quality, firefighting capacity, and reliability that will benefit a HUD-identified Low- 1 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. ATTACHMENT(S): S. Russell Ave.pdf 2 2024/25 CDBG Infrastructure Program S. Russell Ave - S 4th St to Lincoln WayWork Area N 2ND ST LINCOLN WAY 6TH ST N 3RD ST N H A Z E L A V E N 4TH S T N R I V E R S I D E D R N R U S S E L L A V E N M A P L E A V E N O A K A V E 5TH ST N 4TH S T Ames I O W A Location Map N 3RD ST N 2ND ST N 4TH S T N H A Z E L A V E N R I V E R S I D E D R N M A P L E A V E CY T O W N L N CENTER DR LINCOLN WAY S 2ND ST S 4TH ST S 3RD ST S O A K A V E S M A P L E A V E S H A Z E L A V E UN I V E R S I T Y B L V D S R I V E R S I D E D R N O A K A V E N H A Z E L A V E N M A P L E A V E N R U S S E L L A V E N R I V E R S I D E D R CENTER DR LINCOLN WAY S 4TH ST S 2ND ST S 3RD ST S O A K A V E S M A P L E A V E S H A Z E L A V E UN I V E R S I T Y B L V D S R I V E R S I D E D R N O A K A V E N H A Z E L A V E N M A P L E A V E 3