9.d) Staff Report - Culvert ReplacementSCANDIA
Staff Report
Date: October 20, 2015
To: City Council
From: Dave Williams, Director of Public Works
Re: Installation of new culvert and bituminous patch
Background:
At the intersection of Melanie and Meadowbrook Ave. The culvert that runs north and south which
rain and spring run-off flows to the south under Melanie to another larger culvert that flows under
Meadowbrook Ave. The culvert under Melanie Ave. has deteriorated to the point of complete loss
of the culverts function. Water is being diverted around the culvert and is now washing away soil
from under the road.
I have worked with Roger Rydeen and Roger Lindell to put together a package to have the project
completed.
Proposal Details:
Included in this report, I have also included a proposal from Scandia Trucking. The bid includes
two prices. This is for a 15 inch culvert or an 18 inch culvert. I felt that the 15 inch culvert should
work effectively. I also put in an estimate to include the bituminous cost that Roger Lindell quoted
me.
Fiscal Impact:
This is one of the main areas of rain and snow accumulation which is diverted to a large wet land
across the road. With this culvert not functioning properly, we could see a hazardous situations
begin to develop on this road for the neighboring residents. While costs and construction are still at
a reasonable level, this is the opportunity to repair the road now.
Options:
1) Approve the job proposal for Melanie culvert installation
2) Do not approve proposal for Melanie culvert installation
Recommendation:
Option 1
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