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RESOLUTION 7213 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CONSULTANT SELECTION FOR THE 2008 STREET MAINTENANCE PROJECT (SEAL COAT PROJECT) WHEREAS, seal coating is a common preventative maintenance activity in Minnesota performed by most cities, counties, and rural Mn/DOT districts; and WHEREAS, the primary reason to seal coat an asphalt pavement is to protect the pavement from the deteriorating effects of sun and water; and WHEREAS, the first step in a public improvement process is the preparation of a preliminary engineering report; and WHEREAS, there are several engineering consultants within the City’s “consultant pool” from whom services could be obtained; and WHEREAS, Staff recommends that the Council retain the services the engineering firm of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, and Associates (BRAA) to assist in the preparation of the preliminary engineering report and other aspects of this project, as directed by City Council; and WHEREAS, the adopted 2008 budget has $215,000.00 allotted for this project: $170,000 in the Street Improvement Fund(account 285-4470-7050) $23,000 in the Special Project Fund (account 280-4180-7050) $22,000 in the Park Dedication Fund (account 251-4470-7050) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows: 1. It is hereby authorized that the preliminary report for the 2008 Street Maintenance Project (Seal Coat Project) be prepared. Said preliminary report shall include an analysis as to whether the proposed improvements are necessary, cost effective, and feasible. 2. The services of the engineering firm of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, and Associates (BRAA) shall be retained to assist in the preparation of the preliminary engineering report and other aspects of this project, as directed by City Council.