Resolution - #15-09-231 - 09/22/2015

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Councilmember Riley introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #15-09-231 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL PAYMENT TO PEARSON BROTHERS, INC. FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 15-00; 2015 STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM – DIV A WHEREAS , the City of Ramsey adopted a budget for 2015 that included $500,000 for sealcoating various public streets as part of the City’s annual Street Maintenance Program; and WHEREAS , pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted June 9, 2015, the City Council accepted final plans and specifications and authorized advertisements for bids for said improvements; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted July 14, 2015 the bid of Pearson Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $255,496.12 for the total bid is the lowest responsible bidder; and WHEREAS, as of September 22, 2015 $0 has been paid to date; and WHEREAS, the Engineering Technician IV has inspected the completed work and recommends partial payment to Pearson Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $249,181.48. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1)That the City Council hereby authorizes partial payment to Pearson Brothers, Inc. for Improvement Project 15-00; 2015 Street Maintenance Program in the amount of $249,181.48. 2)That the City Council hereby accepts the project and authorizes the Mayor or City Administrator to sign the release form for this payment. 3)That the total amount of this payment is not included in resolutions approving payment of bills for the date of September 22, 2015. 4)That the City of Ramsey Finance Department will be provided a signed copy of this resolution. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: