HomeMy WebLinkAboutA017 - Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2025/26 Concrete Street Pavement Improvements Program No. 2 (Sunset Dr)ITEM #:19
DATE:01-27-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2025/26 CONCRETE STREET PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
NO. 2 (SUNSET DRIVE)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Concrete Street Pavement Improvements Program is the annual program for the removal
and replacement of deteriorated pavements from concrete streets and replacement with a new
pavement surface. This project involves the reconstruction of Sunset Drive from Ash Ave to
Beach Ave. Sunset Drive is primarily home to fraternities and sororities where residents
typically relocate during the end of July and the first weeks of August. The project is
planned for construction over two years to avoid impacting this typical relocation
period for residents.
This project will include removal and replacement of the pavement surface as well as the
replacement of storm sewer and sanitary sewer structures and spot pipe repairs. The majority
of storm sewer pipe along the project will be replaced, and new water main will be installed for
the length of the project. Sidewalk ramps within the project limits will be brought up to current
standards. Plans and specifications for this project were completed by WHKS of Ames, IA.
This program also includes separate projects located along Campus Avenue and Clark
Avenue that will be bid independently of the Sunset Drive project.
PUBLIC OUTREACH:
A public meeting for the project was held on December 10th at St. John's by the Campus
Episcopal Church of Ames. The meeting gave residents the opportunity to review the project,
ask questions, and express concerns. After receiving feedback from residents during the
public meeting and from individual discussions with fraternities, sororities, and
property managers, staging for the project was modified to a two-year construction
period. Cross property access has been coordinated with several properties, and
adjustments to staging have been made to allow continued access to parking lots
during construction.
A summary of revenues and projected expenses is shown below:
Funding Source Revenue Expenses
2025/26 Concrete Streets (G. O. Bonds) $1,100,000
2025/26 Sanitary Sewer System Improvements
Program 95,000
2025/26 Stormwater Improvement Program 270,000
2025/26 Water System Improvements Program 340,000
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Construction Estimate $1,675,000
Engineering/Administration 130,000
TOTAL $1,805,000 $1,805,000
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the 2025/26 Concrete Street Pavement
Improvements Program No. 2 (Sunset Dr) and establish February 18, 2026, as the date
of letting and February 24, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing for report of bids.
2. Do not approve this project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approval of the plans and specifications will continue to keep this project on the February 18,
2026 letting schedule. This project will provide an improved street surface, thereby reducing
future maintenance costs. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the
City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
2025-26 Concrete Street Sunset Dr Location Map.pdf
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