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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM6B STAFF ORIGINATOR:Michael Grochala MEETING DATE:September 9, 2013 TOPIC:Consider Resolution No. 13-97, Authorizing st Preparation of Plans and Specifications, 21 Avenue Improvement Project VOTEREQUIRED:Simple Majority INTRODUCTION st Staff is requesting council authorization to prepare plans and specifications for the 21Avenue Improvement Project.The proposed improvements consist of street, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, traffic control signals and pedestrian improvements. WSB, City Engineer, has submitted a proposal to complete the plans and specifications, contract administration and construction observation in the amount of $155,500. BACKGROUND On August 26, 2013,theCity Council approved the petition and waiver agreement with ALINO, st LLC and the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Centervillefor the construction of 21 Avenue.The City of Centerville approved the JPA on August 28, 2013. The project consists of the extension of public infrastructure from Main Street(CSAH 14) to a point approximately1,320 feet north. The proposal submitted by WSB and Associatesprovides complete engineering services from design to project completion for the not to exceed amount of $155,500.Execution of the engineering contract is conditioned upon execution of the JPA by both Lino Lakes and Centerville and submittal of required agreements by all property owners. The estimated total cost of the improvement is $1,211,000including engineering, legal/administrationand construction.The City of Centerville’s share of the project is approximately $437,000. The agreement with ALINO provides for an assessment amount up to approximately $689,000 with the balance of the project costs covered the City’s trunk utility unit fund. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 13-97authorizing preparation of plans and specifications.