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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Jason Bauer, Engineering Coordinator
DATE: June 20, 2016
SUBJECT:
A resolution to Award the Farnswood Condominium Flood Relief Improvements to Superior Excavating Co. in the amount of $699,896.60.
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to enter a construction agreement with Superior Excavating Co. for the construction of drainage and storm sewer improvements to serve the Farnswood Subdivision and the local watershed.
BACKGROUND:
Farnswood subdivision is located north of Reckinger Road and McClure Road. The subdivision was platted in the early 1970's prior to modern stormwater management. The subdivision and surrounding roadway experiences chronic flooding when the existing on site and roadway storm sewer systems are overwhelmed during storm events.
Residents have had water in their garages and homes, most recently occurring in May 2016. McClure Road has to be temporarily closed due to standing water, restricting residents and emergency vehicles access.
DISCUSSION:
The Farnswood Condominium Association and City staff have entered into a drainage and financing Agreement as a result of resolution R16-151 for the construction of the proposed drainage and storm sewer improvements. The Farnswood Condominium Association and Fox Valley Park District have granted easements for the construction of the improvements on their respective properties. Construction within the subdivision shall not begin until the Farnswood Condominium Association has placed the required funds into an escrow account.
In order to address the flooding in the area and reduce the risk of flooding during storm events, the City and the Farnswood Condominium Association proposes the following drainage and storm sewer improvements:
- Construction of an open channel and storm sewer downstream of Avati Lane and Perry Court and south of Reckinger Road.
- Reconstruction of Perry Court and Avati Lane and installation of trench drains to redi...
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