CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM

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Department:

Public Works

Commission Meeting Date:  August 1, 2017

Staff Contact:

Charles F. Soules, Director of Public Works

Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:

 

Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9389, authorizing and providing for the construction of stormwater drainage improvements at the intersection of 23rd Street and Ousdahl Road, and authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for the project.

 

Executive Summary:

In April 2017, the City Commission awarded CIP Project PW18S2, Storm Sewer Improvements, 23rd and Ousdahl Road, to RD Johnson for an amount of $2,834,908.70.  The total project budget is $3,775,000, which includes rights-of-way, easements, engineering and other related costs. 

 

The project is underway with the improvements north of 23rd Street expected to be completed before school begins.  Construction south of 23rd Street will continue through September.

 

The project includes a new storm sewer system from the west property line of Schwegler School to a point approximately 350’ south of the intersection of W. 24th Street and Naismith Drive.  Also included in the project are a new stormwater detention basin located on the southwest corner of the Schwegler School property, new storm sewer lines on both the north and south sides of 23rd Street extending approximately 600’ both east and west of the 23rd and Ousdahl Road intersection, as well as left turn lanes for both north and south bound traffic on Ousdahl Road.

 

In addition to the storm sewer and geometric improvements at the intersection, a new 8” diameter sanitary sewer main is being extended west from Ousdahl Road to the US Bank Property, replacing an existing 6” sanitary sewer line.  New 8” water lines will be installed along 24th Street, Ousdahl Road and 23rd Street.  The water main needs to be replaced as it is nearing the end of its design life and, in addition, will provide a redundant piping network so that possible future problems can be isolated with a minimal amount of water services being interrupted.

 

CIP Project funding includes: 

General Obligation Debt

$2,455,000

Utilities

$620,000

KDOT

$700,000

TOTAL PROJECT COST

$3,775,000

Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor

Public Safety

Infrastructure

Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):

The fiscal impact to the City from this project is estimated to be $3,775,000.  Adoption of Ordinance No. 9389 authorizes the issuance of a maximum of $2,455,000 in General Obligation Bonds. This item is the 2017 amended CIP Project #PW18S2

Attachments:

Ordinance No. 9389

 

 

 

 

Reviewed By:

(for CMO use only)

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