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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-072 CCRMember KaY Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-72 RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR 48TH AVENUE NORTH STREET AND STORM IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council on March 14, 2005 authorized consideration of street and storm drainage improvements in the area generally described as "48 h Avenue North"; more specifically described as follows: that portion of 48th Avenue North between the centerline of Drew Avenue North and the centerline of Lilac Drive North; and WHEREAS, the Council has previously received and accepted a feasibility report for said proposed improvements, as prepared by the City Engineer; and WHEREAS, said improvements are necessary, cost effective and feasible as detailed in the feasibility report; and WHEREAS, the City Council on March 28, 2005 adopted a resolution setting a date for a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements for 48th Avenue North; and WHEREAS, ten days published notice of the hearing was given and the hearing was held on April 25, 2005 and May 9, 2005 at which time all persons desiring to be heard were given the opportunity to be heard thereon; and WHEREAS, the Council has considered all comments, testimony, evidence and reports offered at or prior to the April 25, 2005 and May 9, 2005 hearings; and WHEREAS, the City reasonably expects to spend monies from the Infrastructure Construction Fund on a temporary basis to pay the expenditures described in this resolution; and WHEREAS, the City reasonably expects to reimburse itself for such expenditures from the proceeds of taxable or tax-exempt bonds, the debt service of which is expected to be paid from property taxes, special assessments, or utility fees. The maximum amount of obligations expected to be issued for such project is $38,737.68; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared plans and specifications for said project. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-72 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. Street and Storm Drainage Improvement along 48th Avenue North from Drew Avenue North to Lilac Drive North are hereby ordered. 2. The plans and specifications for said improvement project are hereby approved and ordered filed with the City Clerk. 3. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids for the making of such improvements in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, shall specify the work to be done and shall state the time and location at which bids will be opened by the City Clerk and the City Manager or their designees. Any bidder whose responsibility is questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the Council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City of Brooklyn Center for 5 percent of the amount of such bid. 4. This resolution is intended to constitute official intent to issue taxable or tax exempt reimbursement bonds for purposes of Treasury Regulation 1.105-2 and any successor law, regulation, or ruling. This resolution shall be modified to the extent required or permitted by Treasury Regulation 1.105-2 or any success law, regulation, or ruling. Mav 9.2005 . ,A t" &PA Date Mayer ATTEST: 010/2 City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kathleen Carmody and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay lasman, Diane Niesen,_ and Mary O'Connor; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.