Resolution accepting the work of Compass Utility, LLC as complete and authorizing release of retainage after 30 days if no claims are filed in connection with the Lake Manawa Power Center Entrance Enhancement.  Project # CD21-01

The Lake Manawa Power Center is a large development with several retail and restaurant destinations near I-80/I-29.  32nd Avenue is one of two main entrances into the shopping center and there is a desire to update the entrance.

As part of the Council Bluffs Interstate and Railroad Consolidation projects, the railroad tracks that were located between the South Expressway and Power Center have been removed and relocated.  The elimination of the tracks allowed the street to be lowered resulting in an improved street profile. 

The project reconstructed 225 feet of 32nd Avenue from the South Expressway to the east. The project also constructed a sidewalk on the south side of 32nd Ave. from the South Expressway to Manawa Centre Drive and along the west side of Manawa Centre Drive from 32nd Avenue to the existing bus stop just north of the Menard’s driveway.  Trail stub outs north and south of 32nd Avenue were also constructed for future trail expansion along the South Expressway. 

This project was included in the FY21 CIP and included a budget of $150,000 in GO Bond funds and the balance in Sales Tax funds and SSMID funding. The City portion of the construction costs are $313,361.76 and the SSMID portion is $108,666.62.

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

Approval of this resolution. This project improved the street profile by removing the existing railroad crossing along 32nd Ave. and provided additional sidewalk for the Lake Manawa Power Center.