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Department: Public Works Admin
Case/Project No.: PW23-13
Submitted by: Matthew Cox, Public Works Director | Resolution 23-146
ITEM 5.B. | Council Action: 5/22/2023 |
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| | | | | | | | Description
Resolution approving the authorization for right-of-way in connection with the Benton Street Bridge over Indian Creek. Project #PW23-13
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| | | | | | | | Background/Discussion
The Iowa DOT annually makes Federal and State 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 Benton Street Bridge over Indian Creek (FHWA Structure 002700) ranked high enough among other bridges in the state to qualify for participation in the program.
Highway Bridge Program funds allow for 100% funding for construction of the Benton Street Bridge replacement with maximum eligible costs of $1,000,000.00. Engineering is to be paid with local funds. The preliminary cost estimate for construction is $920,000.00 not including engineering. In August of 2022 the City Council approved the funding agreement with Iowa DOT for the bridge project.
The existing bridge will be replaced with a box culvert section along Indian Creek. Temporary easements will be required from the adjacent properties to allow construction of the box culvert.
This project was included in the FY23 CIP with a budget of $650,000 in sales tax funds for engineering and the City’s share of construction if costs exceed $1,000,000.
The engineering and right-of-way acquisition costs associated with the project will be paid by the City.
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| | | | | | | | Recommendation
Approval of this resolution to allow City staff to work with the adjacent property owners to acquire temporary construction easements.
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