To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, PHASE 3, JOB NO. 41140 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Citywide Slurry Seal Program is a multi-year project, included in the City's current capital budget. This is the third phase of the project and includes the streets authorized by the City Council in September 2020 as part of the three-year work plan (see attached map).
The plans and specifications for the project are ready for competitive bidding and are available for review at the Plans and Specifications Review Area located behind the Engineering permit counter at City Hall. The Engineer's cost estimate for the Citywide Slurry Seal Project is $595,000. Construction is expected to begin in early calendar year 2023 and take forty-five (45) working days to complete.
BACKGROUND
The Citywide Slurry Seal Program is an on-going Capital Improvement Program that applies crack seal, slurry seals and refreshed striping and pavement markings to the City's streets. The program increases the life of the existing pavement thereby reducing the frequency of more expensive rehabilitation methods. The project supports the City's Strategic Plan goal to assess, prioritize, and plan for park/open space acquisition and for reconstruction of major City facilities and infrastructure.
In January 2018, the City Council gave direction to set a goal of improving the City's PCI to 75 within 10 years. The City has worked towards achieving the goal by 2027 through the construction of capital improvement projects, including the Citywide Slurry Seal Program, and the City's crews performing smaller maintenance projects.
Every three years the City surveys the condition of roadway pavement for all of its streets and prepares a report that helps prioritize future street rehabilitation projects to comply wi...
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