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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1991-07-18BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee July 18, 1991 Committee: Chairman Dickinson, Trustees Barker and Habecker Attending: Chairman Dickinson, Trustee Habecker Also Attending: Trustee Garrett, Ass't. Town Admin. Widmer, Public Works Director Linnane, Police Chief Racine, Engin. Tech. Siewers, Clerk O'Connor Absent: Trustee Barker Chairman Dickinson called the Committee meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. MUNICIPAL BUILDING PARKING LOT - CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PARKING SPACES. The Committee reviewed a drawing proposing the construction of five (5) parking spaces 9'x20' located at the southeast corner of the Municipal Parking Lot which included a 17' landscaped buffer. The area is currently less than desirable and the proposed buffer will enhance and equal existing buffers. Staff suggested establishing the first space for motorcycles only (at the driveway entrance). The proposal is acceptable to Chief Racine and Community Development Director Stamey. Standard cost/parking space is $4,000. However, by scheduling the asphalt work while the contractor is in the vicinity, staff estimates the project could be completed for $1,000. The entire Municipal parking lot will be reviewed for potential re -design in the near future. The Committee recommends acceptance of the proposal for the additional 5 parking spaces as presented, authorizing staff to proceed without delay. MARYS LAKE 12" WATER LINE PROJECT - REOUEST PAYMENT APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER. A change order dated July 15, 1991 submitted by BT Construction in the amount of $3,344.96 was presented. Additional expenditures were incurred due to the Marys Lake Plant Contractor and Larimer County. Staff anticipates that the County will provide approximately $850 toward the road base and asphalt along Marys Lake Road. The total contract, including this change order is $278,774.46, $80,000 less than budgeted. The Committee recommends payment approval of the change order as submitted. 1991 LOOP PROJECT, WEST WONDERVIEW AVENUE WATERLINE CROSSING PORTION - REOUEBT ACCEPTANCE OF BID. Public Works Director Linnane reported that RMC received bids for the Wonderview Project, as follows: Kitchen & Company $38,018 Golden Construction 38,073 J.B. Construction 38,797 Weinland Construction 41,733 The engineer's estimate is $42,000, and the project will begin following the Labor Day Holiday. The Committee recommends acceptance of the low bid submitted by Kitchen & Company, authorizing the Mayor to sign the Contract. FAR VIEW DRIVE WATER LINE PROJECT - REOUEST ACCEPTANCE OF BID. Two bids were received as follows: Kitchen & Company $21,840 Golden Construction 29,500 The engineer's estimate is $30,000, and, following a description of the project, the Committee recommends acceptance of the low bid submitted by Kitchen and Company, authorizing the Mayor to sign the Contract. BRADFORD PUBLISHING GO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - July 18, 1991 - Page 2 WATER DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE. Staff requested authorization to purchase chlorine disinfection equipment for the Fall River Plant at a cost of $1,540, and trench shoring safety equipment for a low bid price of $7,274. Both items were included in the 1991 Budget. The Committee recommends staff be authorized to purchase the equipment for a total expenditure of $8,814. WATER DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL PLAN UPDATE - REOUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT RMC SCOPE OF SERVICES. In 1989, Rocky Mountain Consultants prepared a Financial Plan for the Water Department. Funds were budgeted in 1991 to update the Plan to include options/recommendations for 1991-1995. The scope of services to update the Plan is $3,500. The Committee recommends acceptance of RMC's proposal as presented, suggesting.RMC review potential customer charges for undeveloped property without a tap (where water is available) in the Tap Fee Study currently underway. REPORTS. The Committee reviewed the Citizen Service Response and Monthly Water Reports for June. By using the newly -purchased SCADA system, staff submitted a graph indicating turbidity levels in the Glacier Creek Plant after rehabilitation which are 50 times less than State requirements. The rehabilitation project is complete, was under budget, and very successful. The Committee and staff expressed their appreciation to the Water Department for their exemplary work. A draft copy of the State Highway Department's 5-year Highway Program of Projects was reviewed. Estes Park's two projects (portions of Highway 7 and 34) are currently being planned in '94-'95. Additional information will be presented as received. The Public Works Department has been presented with a second place award from the National Safety Council. The competitive award program is designed to promote accident prevention by providing award recognition for a good safety performance. The Committee applauded Department employees for their outstanding safety record. Current projects: the Augmentation Plan is 30% complete; work has begun on the Marys Lake Water Treatment Plant construction; the Marys Lake Water Line Project is 99% complete; the Strong Avenue vault is 65% complete; the Financial Plan, Tap Fee and Raw Water Studies will be completed August 26th; and the Petroleum Contamination Project is proceeding. Conference Center construction is within budget and nearing completion. If warranted, the Contractor will receive a bonus if a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the end of July. The Committee expressed their appreciation to the Department in assisting in the Woman's Club Book and Bake Sale. Due to the potential increase in parking space demand on Election Day (August 6), staff will suggest all Municipal and Library Building employees avoid parking in both sections of the Municipal Parking Lot. The Committee stressed that potential limitations on the lot should be carried out in a reasonable manner. There being no further business, Chairman Dickinson adjourned the tieeting-_ a�:t�� er3ys3rM to tour the Marys Lake Water Treatment Plant coast 'taRta JUL 231991 RAM OF ESTES PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk