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Public Works Committee 5. 4. Meeting Date: 09/17/2019 By: Bruce Westby, Engineering/Public Works Title: Recommend City Council Approval of Germanium Street Drainage Improvements, Improvement Project # 19-09 Purpose/Background: Purpose: The purpose of this case is to recommend City Council approval of Germanium Street Drainage Improvements, Improvement Project #19-09. Background: The property owner at 17310 Germanium Street informed Staff in 2017 that stormwater runoff from Germanium Street runs into his front yard and ponds there, even though there is no drainage easement. He also noted that his septic system is in this general area as well. Bolton & Menk collected topographic survey data this summer and City Staff is in the process of preparing draft plans, specifications and cost estimates to construct a small retaining wall at the outside edge of the City's right-of-way so stormwater runoff can be contained within the right-of-way west of Germanium Street. This will prevent the City from needing to acquire easements. Staff is proposing to bid the project this fall/winter in hopes of receiving better bids based on the time of year, and based on bidding numerous projects at the same time. Staff will present the draft plans and cost estimate during the Public Works meeting. Timeframe: Staff estimates approximately 5 minutes will be required for presentation and discussion of this case. Observations/Alternatives: Observations: Staff plans to request City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids on September 24th. Construction is proposed to be substantially complete this fall or winter, and complete by June 30, 2020. Alternatives: Alternative # 1: Motion to recommend City Council approval of Germanium Street Drainage Improvements, Improvement Project #19-09. Alternative #2: Motion of other. Funding Source: Staff is finalizing plans and estimated costs and will present these during the meeting. Project costs are proposed to be split evenly between Stormwater Management and Stormwater Utility Funds. Recommendation: Staff recommends alternative # 1.