HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 14723: STREETS BOND PROJECTSPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL ACTEON MEMO
TO Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager
FROM John_ A. Comeaux, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT' P.R. #14723 -Streets Bond Projects
DATE May 14, 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 14723, authorizing the
projects for the $3,000,000 streets bond issue.
BACKGROUND:
Last year, the citizens of Port Arthur authorized the sale of bonds for streets projects
totaling $3,000,000. The Public Works Department has presented a list of recommended
projects to the City Manager and City Council. In accordance with the Council's wishes, the
projects were revised to include two additional alternate projects -the North and South
Levee Roads on Pleasure Island.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: ' '
Funding is in the amount of $1,600,000 is available this year from the sale of the
authorized bonds. The remaining $1,400,000 will be sold next January.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT: ~ '
.None.
SUMMARY
I• recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 14723, authorizing the
projects forthe $3,000,000 streets bond issue.
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Joh A. Comeaux, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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P.R. No. 14723
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RESOLUTION NO,
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STREETS BOND PROJECTS,
WITH FUNDING AVAILABLE FROM THE STREETS BOND ISSUE IN
THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000.
WHEREAS, the citizens of Port Arthur elected for the City of Port Arthur to issue
bonds for streets improvement,projects in the amount of $3,000,000; and,
WHEREAS, a preliminary report on the projects recommended by the Public
Works Department has been discussed-with the City Council; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCYL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR: ,
THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and;
THAT, the recommended streets projects revised as discussed with the City
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Council as shown as Exhibit"'A" are hereby approved; and,
THAT, the City staff and Public Works Department are hereby instructed to take
all steps necessary to effect these recommendations in a timely and cost-effective
manner; and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution. be spread upon the Minutes of
• the City Council.
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P.R. No. 14723
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the _ day of A.D. 2008
at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Mayor .
Attest:
Ciry Secretary
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Stephen Fitzgibbons
City,Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM`.
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City Attorney '
Jo n A. Comeaux, P.E.
Director of Public Works - --
APPROVED AS 70 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
Rebecca Underhill, CPA
Director of Finance -
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Public Works Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: 'Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager ~/' ,~~
FROM: John A. Comeaux, P.E., Director of Public Works l•S"
DATE: 29 April 2008 (rev. 12 May 08)
RE: Streets Bond Projects
The projects we are recommending for the. streets bonds will consist of projects outside the
scope of the normal streets program and will consist of reconstruction or resurfacing by both
City crews and contractors. The recommended projects are as follows:
Procter Street from 9`h Avenue to Stadium Road ~ $287,500
(milling, concrete repair, HMAC)
Stadium Road from Lewis Drive to the south dead end $138,000
(milling, concrete repair, HMAC)
S. 1~` Avenue from the north dead end to the Texas Bayou bridge $475,200
(HMAC for industrial traffic)
Jade Avenue from ST 73 to FM 365 $546,350
• (milling and HMAC)
Lewis Drive from Stadium Road to 9`" Avenue $312,100
(milling, concrete repair, HMAC) ' .
Jimmy Johnson Boulevard from US 69 to SH 347 ~ $210,000
(concrete repairs)
Gilham Circle $145,000
(milling, concrete repair, HMAC).
Thomas Boulevard from Woodworth Boulevard to 9`" Avenue $255,500
(milling, concrete repair, HMAC) '
90`" Street from US 69 to SETX Airport property -City share $ 55,000
(reconstruct as concrete roadway)
` Old Yacht Club Road -last 1,000 feet $ 55,000
==(HMAC-for=industr-ial traffic)-- -----
Anchor Drive Extension -City share of infrastructure _$200,000
(construct new concrete roadway)
Tallow Woods Sect: 3subdivision -City share of infrastructure $200,000
(construct new streets and drainage) .
Purchase of New Equipment
Pothole Patcher $ 60,000
Used Concrete Truck $ 60,000
These equipment 'items will allow for better, more timely repairs and increased capability
and cost savings for concrete work.
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Alternate Projects:
Austin Avenue from Gulfway Drive to 8"' Street '
(concrete repair and HMAC overlay)
39`~ Street from Memorial Boulevard to 5u' Avenue
(concrete repair and HMAC overlay)
North Levee Road on Pleasure Island
(base repair and chip seal) ,
South Levee Road on'Pleasure Island
(base repair and chip seal) '
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Please call me if you require further information.
' cc: Ross E. Blackketter, P. E., City Engineer/Asst. Director of Public Works
Paul Brown
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$123,300
$ 67,100
$ 60,000
$ 60,000
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