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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1997-08-28BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee August 28, 1997 Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Hix All Town Administrator Klaphake,' Public Works Director Linnane, Facilities Manager Sievers, Deputy Clerk Kuehl None Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:10 a.m. FALL RIVER LN. ROAD IMPROVEMENT - REQUEST APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT IF PROJECT IS APPROVED FOR 1998 Director Linnane explained a 900' section on Fall River Ln. was never paved but is maintained by the Town. In 1981 the Town and developer entered into an Improvement Covenant and Hold Harmless Agreement which states that the owners of lots abutting this area are responsible to the Town for the cost of paving, prorated on the basis of street frontage, and that the Town shall be entitled to recover all costs of enforcing this covenant including attorney and court fees. Director Stamey noted that this subdivision was developed prior to improvement guarantees. Director Linnane requested that this project be budgeted for 1998, that the owners be required to sign a Reimbursement Agreement upon submittal of a building permit, and that building permits be held until this Agreement is finalized. Linnane also requested that the owner of Lot 1, though it does not abut this area, was not assessed when other portions of Fall River Ln. were paved and should be included in this assessment. Administrator Klaphake questioned the legality of the Improvement Covenant and the inclusion of Lot 1 in this assessment, and requested a legal opinion from the Town Attorney. The Committee recommends paving of 900' on Fall River Ln. be budgeted for 1998, that the Town Attorney provide a legal opinion on the 1981 Improvement Covenant, and that building permits be held until the September 9 Town Board meeting when the Agreement and the legal opinion will be presented to the Town Board. BLUEBELL WATER MAIN PROJECT - REQUEST CHANGE ORDER APPROVAL Director Linnane presented the final pay request from Kearney and Sons for work on the Bluebell 8" water main extension, which includes $4,500 plus $289 for quantity adjustment, and $350 for a rockwall addition. The Committee recommends approval of $5,139.00 to Kearney and Sons for the Bluebell Water Main Project. DONATED BRONZE SCULPTURE - REQUEST TO INSTALL IN TOWN PARK EPURA Executive Director Anderson explained that the Town has been offered a 48" tall bronze recirculating fountain sculpture called "Wishful Thinkin'" by Sonny Lee, Cheyenne, Wyoming, who wants the sculpture placed in Tregent Park. The Sculpture Committee has approved this donation. Approximately $5,000 will be needed to provide water and electricity and a plaque. Senior Planner Joseph will prepare a site plan, and the sculpture will be placed in 1998. The Committee recommends approval of this sculpture for placement in Tregent Park and requests Director Anderson write a thank you letter to the donor. WATER DEPARTMENT CARBON FEEDER - REQUEST Director Linnane explained that purchase of a carbon feeder for TO PURCHASE the budget includes $11,000 for the Marys Lake Water Treatment BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee, August 28, 1997 - Page 2 Plant. A bid for $10,100 from Municipal Treatment Equipment in Lakewood was received. This equipment is needed to eliminate taste and odor from the water, and will only be used when necessary. The Committee recommends approval of the carbon feeder purchase in the amount of $10,100 from Municipal Treatment Equipment. HWY. 7 WATER LINE & STORM SEWER CHANGE ORDER - REQUEST APPROVAL Director Linnane explained that CDOT requested the Town relocate a fire hydrant to facilitate construction of the storm drainage system. Weinland Construction submitted an invoice in the amount of $4,400.00 for this work. The Committee recommends approval of $4,400.00 to Weinland Construction, to be reimbursed by CDOT. IVY AND ROCKWELL STREET BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION Manager Sievers explained that the bids received for this construction are $10,000 higher than the budgeted amount. This is due to the need for specialized qualifications and equipment to perform high pressure grouting, of which one in the State is qualified. Many aspects of construction are lumped into certain CDOT specification line items, causing those dollar amounts to be inflated. The three items affected along with the bid amounts are: rip rap, $1,020 per cubic yard; grouting, $735 per cubic yard; and bridge rail, $233 per linear foot. Budgeted amount is $166,500. The low bid is $173,574.02. The engineer estimated high on quantities, causing a possible $15,000 reduction. Federal funds will refund 20% to the Town. Other Public Works projects are under budget and can be transferred if necessary. The Committee recommends approval of $173,574.02 for completion of the Ivy/Rockwell St. Bridge rehabilitation. Construction will start Sept. 15 with completion by October 31. REPORTS Highway 7 Project Update: Signal lights will be installed after October 15, with completion of the project expected by October 31. Construction of the bike path will continue. Trees at Eagles Landing need to be removed as they were placed on the right of way after the condos were built too close to the property line. Lake Estes Causeway Trail Project, Phase 2: G.L. Hoff will start construction September 8 with expected completion October 1. EVRPD will complete the area along the Fire Hall and Bureau, and the Town will provide a connection to Hwy. 7. Manager Sievers requested a letter of agreement with the Recreation District regarding plans for that area. Sievers will determine the length of the complete path. Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 9:12 a.m. Ta.. » K„.Y.X Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk SEP 9 1997 TO a:',`: OF ES S Pc t WARD D Oz TaSSTEES