11/13/2012 Resolutions 2012-326 RESOLUTION 2012-326
WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council approved Resolution No. 2012-48 on
February 28, 2012, which provided for the City to share in the cost of improving US Highway 34
from US Highway 281 to South Locust Street; and
WHEREAS, such improvements consist of concrete repair, as necessary;
milling and resurfacing the existing roadway and shoulders with asphaltic concrete; widening the
existing roadway to add left-turn lanes at the intersection with Blaine Street; new roadway lighting
for the left-turn lanes; widening of the Wood River Bridge between Garland and Blaine Street,
with new guardrail installed; removal and replacement of the Wood River overflow bridge just
west of Blaine Street with a concrete box culvert; and culverts under US Highway 34 will be
extended between Blaine Street and Catfish Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City's share was originally estimated to be $124,889.00; and
WHEREAS, the total construction costs for the section requiring the City's
participation is$200,498.01,which increases the City's share to$129,204.98,after bids were opened
and the NDOR awarded the bid to Werner Construction, Inc. in the amount of$2,333,693.90; and
WHEREAS, the $129,204.98 City share accounts for project contingencies and
construction engineering.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City's share of$129,204.98 for such
roadway improvements is hereby approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,November 13, 2012.
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J.y avrice,., Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form a A
November 13,2012 a Cit .rney