Resolution accepting the work of RPL Utility, LLC as complete and authorizing release of the retainage after 30 days if no claims are filed in connection with the 28th Street Storm Sewer.  Project # PW18-20A

West Broadway is major arterial street and critical to the City’s roadway network.  It serves as a significant commercial corridor and commuter route and its reconstruction is an essential part of the economic redevelopment plan for the west end of Council Bluffs.  There is also a strong community desire to enhance the aesthetics of the corridor and to create a connection between the Riverfront and downtown Council Bluffs. 

Segment 1 of the planned reconstruction is now substantially complete and Segment 2 is underway.

As part of the corridor reconstruction, drainage along West Broadway will now be collected through a series of curb inlets.  The 28^th Street Storm Sewer project constructed a new storm sewer from West Broadway south to 1^st Avenue and tied into the existing 1^st Avenue trunk sewer.  This sewer will provide a connection for discharging the collected storm water.

The work associated with the 28^th Street relief sewer was identified as a separate project that could be accomplished ahead of the West Broadway Segment 2 work.

This project is partnered with the West Broadway Reconstruction.  As a condition of the Transfer of Jurisdiction, Iowa DOT has provided $20 million in funding for assuming ownership of the roadway previously identified as US-6.  The FY18 CIP also included $1,500,000 in Sales Tax Funds.  Council Bluffs Water Works has significant facilities within West Broadway and replacement of a portion of the water main in conflict with the proposed storm sewer was included in the project.  The Division V costs for the water main improvements will be reimbursed.

The Contractor completed the project on time and did not receive any non-compliance notices.

Approval of this resolution.