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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10D - Itasca Avenue Watermain Extension Pooject MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: ISSUES: DECEMBER 3, 2007 10D STEVE ALBRECHT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SOLICIT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROPOSALS FOR THE ITASCA AVENUE WATERMAIN EXTENSION PROJECT Introduction The purpose of this agenda item is for the City Council to authorize staff to solicit professional services proposals for the extension of watermain along Itasca Avenue. Historv As part of the 2008-2012 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) the City Council included the Itasca Avenue Watermain Extension Project. This project is necessary to connect the raw water supply lines from Wells No. 8 and 9 arid future Well NO.1 0 to the Water Treatment Facility (WTF). As part of the CR 21 Project watermain was extended to connect to these water supply facilities. The proposed Itasca Avenue watermain includes extension of watermain from the new Fish Point Road intersection across the Snell Property to Itasca Avenue and the WTF. Current Circumstances On November 19, 2007 the City Council accepted the feasibility study for the Brooksville Hills Street Reconstruction Project. City Staff will begin the final construction plan design for this project in January 2008. Staff would like to include the Itasca Avenue Watermain in this design. In order to include the watermain in the project plans the City needs to obtain an easement from the Snell Property for extension of watermain. Prior to negotiating the easement a preliminary design, easement documents and appraisal need to be completed. The City does not have the technical expertise in-house to complete preparation of the easement documents or appraisals. For the above reasons staff recommends solicitation of proposals from the City's Municipal Services Pool to assist with the acquisition of the needed utility easement. This is an important easement acquisition and it is time sensitive as the watermain should be constructed as part of the Brooksville Hills Project to minimize costs to the City and disruption of the neighborhood. Additionally with the WTF scheduled to open in January of 2009 it is important to have connections to Wells NO.8 and 9 and future Well No. 10 prior to that date. By moving forward with the acquisition at this time the City will allow the appropriate time to consider other acquisition options should a negotiated easement not be attainable. www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 FINANCIAL The funding source for these services is the Trunk Fund as identified by the CIP. IMPACT: Because Wells No.8, 9 and 10 were required due to new development the Trunk fund is the appropriate funding source. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives are as follows: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to solicit proposals for the Itasca Avenue Watermain Project professional services. 2. Table the Resolution for a specific reason. 3. Deny the Resolution. RECOMMENDED Alternative # 1 MOTION: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SOLICIT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROPOSALS FOR THE ITASCA AVENUE WATERMAIN PROJECT Motion By: Second By: WHEREAS, The Itasca Avenue Watermain Connection is required to connect Wells No.8 and 9 and future Well No. 10 to the Water Treatment Facility; and, WHEREAS, Easements are needed to complete this project; and, WHEREAS, City Staff does not have the in-house expertise to complete the needed services for easement acquisition; and WHEREAS, City Staff recommends the City solicit proposals from the Municipal Services Pool. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA as follows: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. 2. City Staff is authorized to solicit proposals for the required professional services. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER 2007. YES NO Haugen Haugen Erickson Erickson Hedberg Hedbera LeMair LeMair Millar Millar Frank Boyles, City Manager www.cityofpriorJake.com Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 Scott County Page 1 of 1 ITASCA WATERMAIN EASEMENT LOCATION l~(~~ This drawing Is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and Is not Intended to be used as one. This drawing Is a compilation of records, Information, and data located in various city, county, and state offices, and other sources affecting the area shown, and Is to be used for reference purposes only. Scott County Is not responsible for any Inaccuracies herein contained. If dlscrepeancies are found, please contact the Scott County Surveyors Office. "'l.,,'/~ (Scott N w." ~ ~} rtt1~ November 28, 2007 http://gis.co.scott.mn.us/servlet/com.esri.esrimap.Esrimap?ServiceName=overview&Clie. .. 11/28/2007