Resolution - #15-11-286 - 11/24/2015

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Councilmember LeTourneau introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #15-11-286 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL PAYMENT TO KUECHLE UNDERGOUND FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #13-10 GARNET STREET AND 168TH AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted February 25, 2014, a Feasibility Report was prepared by the City Engineer with reference to proposed improvements to Garnet Street from 167th Avenue to the north plat line of Now and Then Estates, and 168th Avenue west of Garnet Street, including the reconstruction of streets and curb and gutter, the construction of sidewalks, storm sewer, and public utilities, and other necessary appurtenant work; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted January 13, 2015, the Feasibility Report was received and accepted, and a Public Hearing was ordered for February 10, 2015 at 7 p.m., where the City Council considered the proposed improvements for said streets in accordance with the Feasibility Report; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted April 28, 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 June 9, 2015 the bid of Kuechle Underground in the amount of $823.126.51 for the total bid is the lowest responsible bidder; and WHEREAS, as of November 24, 2015 $601,701.84 has been paid to date; and WHEREAS, the Engineering Technician IV has inspected the completed work and recommends partial payment to Kuechle Underground in the amount of $20,539.19. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City Council hereby authorizes partial payment to Kuechle Underground, Inc. for Improvement Project 13-10; Garnet Street — 168th Avenue Improvements in the amount of $20,539.19. 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 November 24, 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 Johns, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: