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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 6B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Diane Hankee, PE City Engineer C. C. MEETING DATE: June 26, 2023 TOPIC: Consider Resolution 23-59, Order Project, Approve the Plans and Specifications and Authorize the Ad for Bid, 2023 Lake Drive Trunk Water Main Improvements VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION Staff is requesting Council approval to authorize the ad for bid for the 2023 Lake Drive Trunk Water Main Improvements. BACKGROUND On November 28, 2022, the City Council approved the preparation of the plans and specifications for the 2023 Lake Drive Trunk Water Main Improvements project. The City is installing a 12- inch diameter trunk water loop along Lake Drive (CSAH 23) from Forsham Lake Drive north to Park Court. At the meeting, Council asked staff to evaluate an open cut option. We evaluated this option. Open cutting would require removal of trees that currently provide residential screening, it would require the reconstruction of the turn lane, dewatering, impacts to the existing ponds, and it would require additional traffic control. Staff completed a cost estimate for both options and due to the above mentioned items, the open cut option was a higher cost. The project plans have been prepared for the watermain being directionally drilled. Staff has reached agreement with the property owner for a 20 foot wide easement acquisition along Lake Drive just north of Forsham Lake Drive. The estimated total project cost, including land acquisition and overhead, is $415,000.00. Funding for the project is expected to be from the Area and Unit Trunk Fund. The estimated schedule for the project: Authorize Preparation of Plans and Specifications November 28, 2022 Order Improvement, Approve Plans and Specs, Authorize Ad for Bids June 26, 2023 City Opens Bids August 8, 2023 City Council Awards Contract August 14, 2023 Construction Begins August, 2023 Final Completion November, 2023