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December 22, 2008 Item No. 7C Page 7 Conversely, the current estimated utility cost is higher than the estimates in the Feasibility Report. This is primarily due to the addition of storm sewer that was also described previously in this Staff Report, such as the segment on Red Oak Drive (identified by the Ardan Avenue Drainage Analysis) or the segment on Hillview Road identified by the Public Works Staff. Permits and Approvals As noted previously under the discussion on Infiltration Basins, the application for the RCWD permit has already been applied for and has received conditional approval (CAPROC) by the RCWD Board. The conditions on the approval are all relatively minor. No complications are anticipated in obtaining the permit. Staff has also been in frequent contact with both Ramsey County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation in regard to the project. No complications are anticipated in obtaining the necessary permits and approvals from these agencies. Easements In the course of preparing the detailed construction plans, Staff identified only one temporary construction easement that will be required for the project. This is for the construction of the concrete sidewalk along the east side of Red Oak Drive, south of Hillview Road. A temporary construction easement is also needed from that same property for construction of the County Road 10 Trail Segments 1-5 Project. Staff has reviewed the easement needs for both projects with the property owner, and anticipates that the easements will be secured by approximately February 1, 2009. No direct cost for the easement is anticipated. Advertise for Bids Per state statute, with an estimated contract amount in excess of $100,000, the project must be advertised for competitive bidding of the construction contract. Publication of the advertisement must be made at least 21 days before the time and date of the bid opening. The advertisement must be published in both the official City newspaper and in a trade publication or newspaper that is published in a first class City. Project Schedule The detailed schedule for this project has been updated to indicate the activities completed to date as well as the estimated dates for upcoming project events. A copy of the updated schedule is provided with this Staff Report. It can be seen from the schedule that the bid date is proposed for January 29, 2009, which is one week later than when the original schedule was prepared at the time the project was ordered. However, it is still currently anticipated to award the construction contract on February 9, 2009, which is in keeping with the original schedule. All subsequent project activities are also anticipated per the original schedule.