City of Lawrence

Public Works Department

MEMORANDUM

 

TO:

David L. Corliss, City Manager

FROM:

Chuck Soules, Director of Public Works

CC:

Cynthia Boecker, Diane Stoddard, Frank Reeb, Tammy Bennett, Alan Landis

DATE:

December 5, 2008

RE:

Project PW0830, City Bid No. B08094, Timberedge Reconstruction

December 9, 2008 Consent Agenda Item

 

Please include the following item on the City Commission consent agenda for consideration at the December 9, 2008 meeting:

 

Project Description.  The project includes the reconstruction of Timberedge Road.

 

Project History.  Timberedge Road is located in the industrial area north of the KTA. It predominately services Reuter Organ Co. and Standard Beverage.  The road is 8” asphalt with no base and significant truck traffic. The pavement has failed and needs to be rebuilt.

 

Project Details.  The project includes reconstruction of the street with 9” of concrete, including curb and gutter and base treatment. The construction will occur next spring 2009.

 

Project Funding.  The pavement maintenance program is funded from several sources including the general fund, gas tax funds, sales tax reserve, and capital improvement reserve accounts.  The 2008 projects are complete and sufficient funds remain to rebuild this street

 

Action Request.  Set Bid Date of December 23, 2008 for City Bid No. B08094, Project No. PW0830, Timberedge Road reconstruction.

 

 

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