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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2001 The low bid from North Valley, Inc., is approximately 11% below the Engineer's Estimate for this project. Staff referred to a copy of the complete bid tabulation. The funding for this work is provided by assessments to the respective subdivisions included in the project. Council Member O'Donnell moved to adopt Resolution No. 01-125, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 01— 125 can be found in the City Clerk's office. Consider Resolution No. 01-126, Receive Bids and Award Construction Contract, 2001 Surface Water Management (3/5 Vote Required), John Powell — City Engineer Powell advised sealed bids were received and publicly opened at 10:00 a.m. on August 21, 2001. City Council action is required to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidde Only one bid was received for this project and is approximately 79 o gineer's Estimate. Staff referred to a copy of the bid tabulation. Staff contacted the contractors who received plans but d + '° ub ":ids. The reasons given for not submitting bids include: their estimators were on ""_ + , t were too busy, and the project contained too much ditch cleaning and not enou: • ipe ° tallation for their crews. If the project is re -bid next year, the Cit construction will also be increase sites will likely be wetter nex a. +Atonal bidders but the overall cost of The net result may not be a lower bid. Also, the will be this fall. The funding for this rk is • ided sy the Surface Water Management Fund. This fund was established in 1992 as a - nu- ° ource in order to meet the "administrative, planning, ponding, mitigation, and water q . i Beds" of the City. It is reimbursed through assessments to new subdivisions and is also •llected as property owners connect to City utilities. The completion date for this project is October 31, 2001. City Engineer Powell added the Boeckman's are having difficulty with the relocation of their well. He referred to a map of the property and stated they are working with staff on this issue. Staff has been reviewing the options. He added that this project will not solve water problems in basements. The City Attorney has received a letter from Mr. Holte's attorney requesting that the City not award the contract for this project. However, the City does not need access to his property for the project. The City Attorney advised the City does have the authority to work within the easement. Council Member Dahl asked if the pond is eliminated, will the pumped water create another pond. City Engineer Powell advised the project proposed will eliminate all water in the pond. The ditches 22