Resolution setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on February 10, 2025 for the West Graham Reconstruction.  Project #PW25-10

West Graham Avenue is in need of reconstruction.  The project extends 1,540 feet in length, from High Street to Fairmount Avenue. This street segment is a boulevard with a 30-foot wide raised median with trees, located within an existing right-of-way of 100-feet. West Graham extends east – west with a single lane of travel in each direction and parallel parking allowed along the outside curbs in most locations.  It is a residential area with houses fronting the street, with the majority having individual driveways. West Graham is a collector roadway that serves as a connection to East Graham and S. 1st Street.

It is likely that the original construction of West Graham Avenue dates to 1907, the same time Fairmount Avenue was constructed.  The roadway and utilities are old, in poor condition, and are due for replacement.

The project will include new street pavement and sidewalks, drainage improvements, and new sanitary sewers.  The raised median will be removed and a 44 foot wide roadway will be constructed which allows for parking on both sides of the street.  The intersection of West Graham and Marion Avenue will be a roundabout.  Council Bluffs Water Works will replace their water main as part of the project. The project will be let by the Iowa DOT.

This Federal-aid project was included in the FY25 CIP.  The estimated construction cost is $3,845,185, which includes $503,700 in water main and $437,000 in sanitary sewer.  The water main cost will be reimbursed by the Council Bluffs Water Works and the sanitary sewer will be funded with Local Option Sales Tax funds.  Roadway and storm sewer costs are estimated to be $2,905,000.  STBG funds will be used up to $2,324,000; the remaining amount including engineering will be paid with Local Option Sales Tax funds.

Approval of this resolution to set the public hearing.