Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with HGM Associates Inc. for engineering services in connection with the 9th Avenue Bridge over Indian Creek. PW25-18

The Iowa DOT annually makes Federal and State bridge funds available for the purposes of rehabilitating or replacing structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges. Bridges are ranked to receive funding based on a priority point system.

The 9th Avenue Bridge over Indian Creek (FHWA Structure 503935) ranked high enough among other bridges in the state to qualify for participation in the program.

The City Bridge program allows for construction of a new 9th Avenue Bridge with 100% of construction costs eligible for reimbursement from the DOT, up to a maximum of $1,500,000.

Construction is anticipated to start in early 2025.

This project has been added to the FY25 CIP, and funding for engineering services and the City’s share of construction (if any) will be paid with Local Option Sales Tax funds.

HGM Associates inspects approximately half of the City’s bridges annually to ensure that each structure is inspected every two years, as required. They have assisted the City with this effort for multiple decades. HGM has also been the project engineer for several other structure replacements along the Indian Creek channel. They are the most qualified for the 9th Ave project and their pre-existing knowledge will aid in the design and construction of the new bridge. It is appropriate for HGM Associates to continue their role as project engineer.

Approval of this resolution to enter into an agreement with HGM for engineering services for the 9th Avenue Bridge over Indian Creek.