Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. for the Dewberry Road Area Water Line Improvements Project (including Elwood Avenue/Stambaugh Avenue/Buckeye Park Road Storm Sewer Improvements); in an amount up to $4,267,898.31; and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division for inspection, material testing, and related services in the amount of $616,161.88.
This is a joint project between the Division of Water and the Stormwater section of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
The purpose of the Water project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system and includes open-cut installation of approximately 4,600 linear feet of 6-inch water main, 16,500 linear feet of 8-inch water main, and 20 linear feet of 12 and 16-inch water main. The improvements will replace water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance.
The purpose of the Stormwater project is to construct approximately 2,200 feet of 12-inch to 21-inch storm sewer and catch basins necessary to address street and yard flooding throughout the area including improvements to drainage along Elwood Avenue and the rear of properties along Stambaugh Avenue.
The Department of Public Service will be performing Construction Administration / Inspection services in the amount of $559,705.63 for Water and $56,456.25 for Stormwater.
This project is in the “Far South” Planning Area and includes the following streets: Dewberry Rd., Elwood Ave., Stambaugh Ave., Buckeye Park Rd., Curtis St., Eagle Ave., Bellevue Ave., Lawndale Ave., Glendower Ave., Wilson Ave., Studer Ave., Evergreen Rd., Grovewood Dr., Clarfield Ave., and Augmont Ave.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
The goal of the water project is to r...
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