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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA017 - Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2025/26 Seal Coat Street Pavement Improvements Program and Water System Improvements Program (Ferndale Avenue and Furman Drive)ITEM #:19 DATE:02-10-26 DEPT:PW SUBJECT:2025/26 SEAL COAT PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM AND WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (FERNDALE AVENUE AND FURMAN DRIVE) Description Available Revenue Estimated Expenses 2025/26 Seal Coat Program (G.O. Bonds)$1,000,000 Seal Coat Program Available Balance (G.O. Bonds) 470,042 2025/26 Water System Improvements (Water Utility Fund) 695,000 Water System Improvement Available Balance (Water Utility Fund) 30,000 2025/26 Neighborhood Curb (Road Use Tax) 150,000 Unobligated G.O. Bonds 392,958 Construction (estimated) $2,482,385.05 Engineering/Administration 250,000.00 TOTAL $2,738,000.00 $2,732,385.05 COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: This is the annual program for removal of built-up seal coat from streets with asphalt surface. This program restores surface texture, corrects structural deficiencies, removes built-up seal coat, and prevents deterioration of various streets. This resurfacing process results in better riding surfaces, increased safety with improved surface texture, and increased life expectancy of streets. The project is located along Ferndale Avenue from 20th Street to 24th Street and Furman Drive from Ferndale Avenue to Ferndale Avenue. This project includes the replacing existing street pavement with new asphalt pavement, upgrading pedestrian facilities to meet the current federal regulations, and utility upgrades including replacing the existing 6” water main with a new 8” water main. PUBLIC OUTREACH: Staff sent letters to all area residents and met with several property owners at a public meeting to gather input regarding project staging, construction timing, and special access needs. Comments were received and incorporated into the project design. City staff has completed plans and specifications for this project with revenue and estimated expenses as follows: 1 ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve plans and specifications for the 2025/26 Seal Coat Street Pavement Improvements Program and Water System Improvements Program (Ferndale Avenue and Furman Drive) project, setting March 4, 2026, as the bid due date and March 10, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing. 2. Direct staff to revise the project. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approving these plans and specification will result in lower street maintenance costs, improve area drainage, and provide a better neighborhood aesthetic. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above. ATTACHMENT(S): CAF Map.pdf 2 M© City of Ames, Iowa makes no warranties, expressed or implied, including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall the City of Ames be liable for lost profits or any consequential or incidental damages caused by the use of this map. 1:3,500 2025/26 Seal Coat and Water Systems Improvements 3