Resolution accepting the work of Bluffs Paving and Utility Co. Inc. as complete and authorizing release of the retainage after 30 days if no claims are filed in connection with the Eastern Hills Drive and Cedar Lane Construction. Project #PW17-16A

In January of 2016, a Record of Decision was signed for the Eastern Hills Drive project.  This completed a 7 year process for the documentation required to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The project will improve the transportation network in eastern Council Bluffs by completing Eastern Hills Drive between US Highway 6 and Iowa Highway 92, while providing improved connections to developments along Greenview Road, Steven Road, and Cottonwood Road. 

The first segment constructed the extension of Eastern Hills Drive from Cedarbrook Drive to just north of Cedar Lane and reconstructed Cedar Lane from 700 feet west of Eastern Hills Drive to Eastern Hills Drive.  Sidewalk connections and a 10-ft wide trail were added on the south side of the existing Eastern Hills Drive. A 10-ft wide trail was also constructed on the south side of Cedar Lane.

The project received Federal funding from a $3.5M appropriation and $10.2M in earmarks.  The funding agreement authorizes Iowa DOT to administer the project and is necessary to utilize the Federal funds, which support 80% of the improvement costs.  The remaining 20% will be shared by the City of Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County.  The City’s match will be paid using sales tax funds.

The Contractor completed the project on time and received two non-compliance notices.

Approval of this resolution.