Agenda - Council - 09/14/2006 - Special

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CASE#c1 AUTHORIZE PLAN PREPARATION FOR BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD W ATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS By: Leonard Linton, Civil Engineer II Background: The 2004 Comprehensive Water Study identified the need for additional sources of water to serve the projected growth of the City. The study indicated that construction of three (3) new water supply wells were required to meet immediate projected growth needs. Well 6 was constructed in 2005,W ells 7 & 8 were bid and authorized in August 2006, . Well 7 will be . adjacent to Fire Station No.1 and will connect to the pipes in Armstrong Boulevard installed as part of the Northwest Sewer and Water Project. Well 8 will be installed in North Commons adjacent to Ramsey Town Center 8th and 10th Additions. The purpose of this project is to connect the watermains installed as part of the NW Sewer and Water Project to watermains installed by Ramsey Town Center. The pipes will be installed in the right-of-way of Bunker Lake Boulevard from Town Center Drive west to near the intersection of Armstrong Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard. A sketch of the work area is attached for reference. These proposed watermains must be operational in order to connect the new wells to the City system. The wells are scheduled to be completed by June 1,2006. A proposal was requested from Bolton & Menk, Inc. for this work. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc for Engineering Services for Bunker Lake Boulevard Watermain Connection for the not to exceed amount of$35,580. Council Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 06-09-XXX approving.the contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc for Engineering Services for Bunker Lake Boulevard Watermain Connection for the not to exceed amount of$35,580. Reviewed by: Public Works Director/Principal City Engineer CC: 09/14/06 5