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AGENDA ITEM 6B STAFF ORIGINATOR: James E. Studenski, City Engineer COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 8, 2005 TOPIC: Resolution No. 05 -111, Accepting Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, 2005 Surface Water Management Project. VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority BACKGROUND: After storm water ponds and drainage ways are constructed, they require periodic maintenance to ensure their effectiveness. Clearwater Creek, Blackbird Lane, East Rondeau Lake Road, Leonard Avenue, and Otter Lake Road have been identified as areas for maintenance in 2005. The maintenance activity required at these sites is more extensive than what is typically undertaken by Public Works staff. They have been combined into one project in order to minimize mobilization costs. In addition, we have reviewed 20% of the City's MS4 outfalls, sediment basins, storm sewers, and ponds to comply with NPDES requirements. The funding for this work is provided by the Surface Water Management Fund. This fund was established in 1992 as a revenue source in order to meet the "administrative, planning, ponding, mitigation, and water quality needs" of the City. It is reimbursed through assessments to new subdivisions and is also collected as property owners connect to City utilities. The project schedule is as follows: City Council Accepts Plans and Specifications City Council Authorizes Ad for Bids City Council Awards Contract Construction Begins August 8, 2005 August 8, 2005 September 12, 2005 September, 2005 City staff has prepared the plans and specifications for this work and is requesting Council approval to advertise for bids. OPTIONS: 1. Return to staff for further review. 2. Adopt Resolution Number 05 -111, Accepting Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, 2005 Surface Water Management Project. 3. Not adopt Resolution Number 05 -111. RECOMMENDATION: Option No. 2 - Staff recommends that Resolution No. 05 -111 be adopted.