Resolution - #25-134 - 07/22/2025

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Councilmember Riley introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #25-134 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT TO TWIN CITIES UTILITIES LLC. FOR FORD BROOK ESTATES DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS; IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #24-04 WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey proposes to construct drainage improvements within Ford Brook Estates to prevent stormwater runoff generated from the City-owned right-of-way for Ford Brook Estates from continuing to enter private property; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey charges residents and businesses a monthly stormwater utility fee to provide a dedicated source of revenue for stormwater drainage projects to correct drainage issues and for stormwater maintenance operations; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ramsey City Council Resolution #23-280, adopted November 14, 2023, the City Engineer was ordered to prepare plans and specifications for Improvement Project #24-04 and Bolton & Menk, Inc. was authorized to collect topographic survey in the amount of $3,460.00 to assist with preparation of plans and specifications; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ramsey City Council Resolution #24-123, adopted May 28, 2024, the City Council approved final plans and specifications as prepared by the City Engineer and authorized advertisement for bids for the same improvements; and WHEREAS, proposals were received for Construction Staking and As-built Survey of $4,162.00 from Bolton & Menk, Inc. for said improvements; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ramsey City Council Resolution #24-205, adopted July 23, 2024, a contract was awarded to Twin Cities Utilities LLC of North Branch, Minnesota, in the amount of $207,509.84 for said improvements; and WHEREAS, as of July 22, 2025 $201,364.21 has been paid to date; and WHEREAS, the Senior Engineering Technician has inspected the completed work and recommends final payment to Twin Cities Utilities, LLC, of North Branch, Minnesota, for improvement project #24-04, Ford Brook Estates Drainage Improvements, in the amount of $2,359.23. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1) The City Council hereby authorizes final payment to Twin Cities Utilities, LLC of North Branch, Minnesota for Improvement Project #24-04, Ford Brook Estates Drainage Improvements in the amount of $2,359.23. 2) The City Council hereby accepts the project and authorizes the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the release form for this payment.