Resolution - #16-09-176 - 09/27/2016

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Councilmember Williams introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #16-09-176 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL PAYMENT TO PEARSON BROS. FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #16-00 DIVISION A 2016 CRACKSEAL AND SEALCOAT IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS , the City of Ramsey adopted a budget for 2016 that included $500,000 for cracksealing and sealcoating various public streets as part of the City’s annual Street Maintenance Program for 2016; and WHEREAS , pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted May 24, 2016, 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 28, 2016 the bid of Pearson Bros. in the amount of $260,521.76 for the total bid is the lowest responsible bidder; and WHEREAS , as of September 27, 2016 $0 has been paid to date; and WHEREAS , the Senior Engineering Technician has inspected the completed work and recommends partial payment to Pearson Bros. in the amount of $253,768.55. 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 Pearson Bros. for Improvement Project 16-00 Division A; 2016 Crackseal and Sealcoat Improvements in the amount of $253,768.55. 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 27, 2016. 4) That the City of Ramsey Finance Department will be provided a signed copy of this resolution