Administrative Brief
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COMMISSION INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
July 6, 1979
VOL. I, NO. 8
ITEMS OF INTEREST
1. With the energy crisis and the spector of long gasoline lines, some
citizens may be thinking of alternative methods of transportation.
The bicycle is one such alternative. For your information, I have
enclosed a report prepared by the city and the Mayor's Bicycle Com-
mittee assessing this method. The Commission may want to take some
action on this.
2. Reference Item #5 of the June 22 CIM under Items of Interest: The
County Commission on July 3 adopted Resolution #820 establishing a
Corrections Advisory Board pursuant to the provisions of the "Com-
munity Corrections Act," to aid in the development of a comprehen-
sive plan for the implementation, operation, and improvement of
correction services.
The Resolution contains 3 actions: 1. The establishment of the
advisory board; 2. That financial aid to defray any expenses be
requested in the maximum amount allowed by the Act; and 3. That
the resolution be submitted to the Secretary of Corrections of the
State with a certification that the County does not have such a plan,
that the need for the plan does exist, and that the County does not
have the funds to pay for related expenses.
3. It appears the County Commission very likely will be dropping out of
the North Central Regional Planning Commission as of the first of the
year. In fact, I was told this by Lauren Gray one day this week.
I asked Keith Rawlings to touch base with Dave Peterson, Executive
Director of the NCRPC, which he did this morning.
Keith received the following information from Dave: All 3 Commissioners
talked to Dave and told him that unless they received justification
otherwise, they will pullout first of the year.
Dave indicated to Keith he will be in touch with Mr. Nye on the matter.
Also the County Commission has indicated they want to visit with him;
however, a meeting has not been scheduled as yet.
The affect this may have on Salina is questionable. We are entitled
to membership for $25 per year. There is no obligation presently to
Salina to pay the County's portion of the RPC budget which is $18,000.
We have been paying 22% under the terms of an agreement (Ordinance
#8287) which works out to about $4,000 for 1980.
Dave obviously would like to have the city at least maintain our present
paYment to ease the burdens on the RPC, but there is no present obli-
gation to do so.
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We have benefited through the receipt of LEAA funds, weatherization
funds, a VISTA volunteer, and program assistance involving funding.
Keith estimates for the period 1/1/74 to 12/30/78, we have contri-
buted approximatelr $21,500, this being Salina's direct share plus
the 22% we are pay~ng of the County's share. In the same period,
we have received approximately $5,300 in various funds. He advises
w~ are o~ the verge of receiving a $9,000 planning grant jointly
w~th Sal~ne County. Another possibility is Economic Development
Administration (EDA) assistance. This could qualify us for-50 - 60%
gra~t money for public facilities, such as water and sewer grants.
Aga~n, I am sure there will be more to advise you of as time goes
on.
ADMINISTRATIVE BRIEFS
1. The carpet in the City Manager's office is approximately 20 years
old and was transferred to the Manager's office from the old City
Hall at Ash and Fifth. The City Clerk's office is exceptionally
noisy because of the operation of the office equipment, and the
large number of persons using the area. I propose to resolve both
of these difficulties by installing new carpet in the City Manager's
office and in the City Clerk's office. The total cost of the carpet
is $1,800 which will be paid from the Building Fund. That fund was
provided for the construction of the Government Center; and has a
balance of $20,500.
2. Notes from the Park Advisory Board park tour on June 6 are enclosed
with an agenda for the meeting on Tuesday, July 10. Mr. Nye has
suggested several matters for consideration by the Board at this
meeting in regard to a park curfew, relocation of the band shell,
and future concerts be conducted at Lakewood Park.
3. As you are well aware, Wednesday night's wind storm has provided our
crews with a lot of work which we had not planned on. We are esti-
mating it may take 3 or 4 weeks to have all the limbs and other
debris removed from the parkings. It depends somewhat on how soon
people are able to clean up their properties and place the material
on the parkings.
John Estes plans to keep 10 trucks with 2 or 3 men on each concen-
trated on the clean up. Naturally, there will be some other work
during this time which will have to be given attention; however,
most of the routine work of street maintenance, etc., will be set
aside until we have this situation taken care of.
The first objective, which has been pretty well accomplished, was
to get the streets cleared. Once that is completed, John will
assign crews to various sectors of the city. Each crew will con-
centrate on their assigned sector until it is cleaned up. This
way we will be working throughout the city as opposed to starting
at one end of the city and working toward the other.
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We have made the old landfill site adjacent to our main sewer treat-
ment plant available for the depository for the combustible debris.
We have publicized there will be no charge for people hauling limbs,
etc., to that site. However, if they take it to the new landfill
operation, the regular gate fee will be charged.
John and I have discussed whether or not to try to contract for out-
side help in the clean up. It is his opinion, and I tend to agree,
that his people will be able to handle it within a reasonable time
at less cost and with fewer problems.
Fortunately, the only damage we incurred involving city structures
was to a portion of the golf course maintenance building roof.
4. Enclosed is the Project Update prepared by the Engineering Depart-
ment.
MONDAY'S MEETING
1. Enclosed is information on other items on the agenda. If any Com-
missioner has any questions or cannot attend the meeting, please
contact me.
Rufus L. Nye
City Manager
BY: Bill Harris
Assistant City Manager
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REPORT OF THE MAYOR'S
BICYCLE COMMITTEE
July lOt 1978
Salinat Kansas
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Steve Ascher t Chairman
Don Bassett Advisory Staff
Lynn Brotherton
Jon Burch
Marilyn Burch
David Fancher
Norman Hackler
Ivy Marsh
Adrian Shottenkirk
George Woodst Advisory Staff
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction Page 1
Objectives 1
Types of Facilities 2
Evaluation and Update 5
Phase I 6
Phase II 9
Phase III 11
General Comments 13
Conclusion It . . 14
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REPORT OF THE MAYOR'S BICYCLE COMMITTEE
INTRODUCTION
The goal of the Mayor's Bicycle Committee is to establish bike routes
in and around Salina to aid the flow of bike traffic in a safe and con-
venient manner both for transportation and recreation. This report represents
our best efforts to devise a comprehensive plan which contains all the
factors necessary for the successful implementation and maintenance of
bike routes for the city of Salina.
Recognizing that this is a long-range project, the report has been
written in three phases in priority as follows:
Phase I, Should begin as soon as possible, and represents the
foundation of the basic plan.
Phase II Should be done as soon as possible upon completion of
Phase 1.
Phase III Represents those projects which, in our opinion, are
least essential to the public's general use of the plan
but are still essential to complete the overall design.
The report also contains sections on objectives, types of facilities, parking
areas, education, funding, evaluation and update, general comments, and
sununary.
OBJECTIVES
Our objectives are:
A) To present a sununary of different types of cycling facilities;
B) To suggest a network of different types of facilities intended
for commuter and recreational use. The facilities are designed
for convenience, safety, minimum interference with motor traffic,
and minimum cost. They follow existing traffic patterns as
much as possible.
',C) To recommend actions which complement the creation of a bike
route system and which we feel are essential to its success.
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linear park which may be developed in the future, and may be installed
along the top of flood control dikes between Indian Rock Park and Magnolia
Road.
PARKING
Proper parking facilities for bicycles are sadly lacking in Salina.
We recommend a ratio of one bicycle space for every fifteen car spacc~
provided. Bicycle parking facilities should permit locking of the
bicycle by the frame and both wheels. Areas with major parking needs
include:
Downtown: There are no secure parking facilities in the downtown
area. These should be provided by the city. Careful survey will be
required to determine needs.
Government Center/Library: There are no secure parking facilities
in this area. Parking facilities are required. (The Topeka library has
an excellent device which secures both wheels and the frame; bicyclists
need only carry a lock.)
Secondary Schools:
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Central High School:
No parking facilities available excep~
a wire rope strung on steel posts. Bicycles are locked to the wire.
This method is both crude and insecure. About 75-100 students commute
by bicycle to this school. Some bicycles are parked off-campus.
South High School: Parking facilities are available, but ex-
perienced cyclists call the type provided "wheel-benders". About 75-100
bicyclists commute. Additional parking may be necessary.
South Junior High School: Students in this age bracket use
bicycles as basic transportation. About 150 students commute.
North Junior High School: Over 150 students commute by bicycle.
Additional parking is needed.
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eligibility requirements for a particular grant from public or private
sources) these possibilities for funding should not be overlooked.
EVALUATION AND UPDATE
One of the most essential features of our plan is to have a periodic
evaluation of our plan and an update) by an independent committee) to
check the progress of implementation a"-d to make changes that seem in-
dicated because of oversight or changing conditions. A prime concern
has been to eliminate as much as possible the pitfalls which might cause
such a well-intentioned program to fail. There are many departments
and agencies involved in some aspect of bikeways--the engineering de-
partment) the parks department) the police department) the streets and
services department) the recreation commission) USD 305) etc.---but
we believe there must be one person or one department responsible to
oversee the coordination and implementation of the whole plan) and that
person must be an experienced bicyclist. Along with proposin~ specific
bike routes and types of facilities) we tried to provide a supportive
structure which would give the plan a better chance of success. We
believe that this proposal (an experienced bicyclist given_the responsi-
bility for the initial implementation) and an independent committee
doing regularly scheduled evaluation and update reports) will neet that
need.
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of this route serves a large number of multiple residency dwellings
east of Ohio Street. Bike crossing signs will be required on Ohio.
6. Ash from Santa Fe to Oakdale. Oakdale to Kenwood Park. through
Kenwood Park to Front. Front to McAdams t McAdams to Roach. This Route
is intended as a major commuter route serving Central High School. Some
rework of the narrow lanes at the corner of Front and Prescott Road will
be required.
7. Crawford Avenue from Ohio Street to Roach. Roach to La Shelle
Lane. La Shelle to Edward. Edward to Magnolia. This will be designated
as a bike route and will serve as a major north-south commuter route.
Special provisions will be required at the intersection of Crawford and
Roach to permit left turns for bicyclists. Parking will need to be
banned on one side of Roach from McAdams to Belmont. Since no parking
is permitted on the east side of the street between Wayne and Belmont.
parking should probably. be banned on the east side of Roach from Wayne
to McAdams. This decision should. however. be left to the City Traffic
Engineer.
8. Minneapolis/Sunset Drive from Highland to Sunset Park. This
street carries much recreational traffic and should be signed as a
bike route. Its use will be almost entirely recreational.
B. Designate one-way traffic in Sunset Park. (Counter-clockwise). to
facilitate traffic movement and to enhance bicycle safety.
C. Install bike racks in the downtown area.
D. Implement an extensive educational campaign to inform citizens of
proper bicycling operation; distribution of bike maps of the city; various
items dealing with parking ordinance. maintenance. and traffic enforcement.
E. Implement appropriate bike facilities/paths on any construction of
East Crawford from Ohio and Crawford to Crawford and MarYmount Road.
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PEASE II
A. It is the recommendation of the committee that the following streets
be marked with signs at an appropriate distance. size. and construction
as determined by the Salina Traffic Engineering Department:
1. From Iron and Channel Rord. along Channel Road around Upper Mill
Heights. to Glen Avenue. to Marymount Road. This route is envisioned
primarily as a recreational route. The area is almost entirely an
upper-income residential area, and the streets are lightly travelled.
This route should be marked as a bike route. No other controls or
modifications are necessary.
2. From Iron and l1arymount Road, to Har"jlllount and Crawford, Crawford
east to Municipal Golf Course. This route is intended as a transportation
route but will also carry large numbers of recreational cyclists. Marylllount
is a wide, 4-1ane. relatively lightly-travelled street and should require
only bike route signing. Crawford, because of the large multiple-unit
residences adjoining it. carries heavier traffic and is only a two-lane
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street. Bike route signing is recommended.
3. Grand Avenue from Santa Fe to the Bypass. This route is intended
as a commuter route for school children. The street should be marked
as a bike route. Additional traffic controls are not recommended at
Ninth Street. although bike crossing warni~g signs should be posted in
both direstions on Ninth Street at Grand Avenue.
4. Route from YMCA Drive. Elmhurst. Delaware, Indiana. to Lakewood
Park; through Lakewood to North Street. and west on North Street to
Santa Fe. This route is intended primarily as a recreational route
connecting three parks. North Street will serve as a feeder to the
Northeast Industrial Area. The entire route will be marked as a bike
route. A signal of some sort will be required at Ohio Street and Elmhurst.
Bike crossing warning signs will be required on Iron Avenue. North
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PHASE III
A. The committee recommends that the following streets be marked with
signs at an appronriate distance, size, and construction as determined
by.the Salina Traffic Engineering Department:
1. South High School Loop: Edward at the new Southeast Park to
Hartland, Hartland to Rockhurst, Rockhu:!'st to Reed, Reed to Drake Place.
Drake Place will eventually connect to new streets in the Gebhart tract.
This route will serve as a commuter route for South High and Jr. High as
well as a recreational route.
2. Magnolia Road from Centennial to Hageman, Hageman to Otto, Otto
from Hageman to Haskett and Haskett north to Cloud. This route serves the
south-west corner of town and is intended primarily as a commuter route.
3. Cherokee from Cloud to Commanche, Commanche to Cypress. This
route serves the Indian Village area and will be a combination recreation/
commuter route.
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4. Bond Street from Highland to Front Street. This is primarily a
commuter route serving Central High School.
5. Provide a four foot paved shoulder on each side of Ninth Street
from Charlotte Street at the south edge of Kraft Manor, south to Belmont.
This is needed because of heavy traffic on South Ninth. The shoulder
should be striped and signed as a bike lane.
B. Implement a Municipal Ordinance to facilitate the installation of bike
racks at major shopping areas, and other areas deemed appropriate. (A
number of people like to shop and run errands by bicycle, but are stopped
by a lack of safe and convenient parking facilities. We recommend consider-
ation be given to a city ordinance requiring a ratio of one bicycle parking
rack for every fifteen automobile parking spaces. Such bicycle racks must
lock both wheels and frame. This is important because all better bicycles
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GENERAL COMMENTS:
We would recommend that the city commissioners and city staff consider the
following suggestions:
---The city should enforce state and local laws that pertain to bicycles
and motorists. Safety is of paramount importance.
---The city should create the position of a bicycle safety officer and
fill it with someone who has a background in cycling, knows the law,
and can work with young people. This person should co-ordinate programs
and do instruction, if necessary, and develop a strong relationship
with bicycle clubs.
---The city, schools, and bicycle clubs should work together to develop a
comprehensive bicycle safety program for implementation at all levels
of education. (Colorado found that more than one-half of the total
number of bicyclists killed in traffic were under 15 years of age.)
---Provide safety pamphlets to the public which contain essentaal information
such as a map of the bike routes, and facts about safe riding; and
advise cyclists of appropriate ordinances of vehicle codes, maintenance,
etc. '~or example, safety tips could include:
~Bicyclists should:
...never ride against the flow of traffic.
...never weave in and out between parked cars; ride
a straight line.
...When turning right, move safely to the right.
...When turning left, move safely to the center lane. This
enables drivers behind and in oncoming directions to
recognize the intention of cyclists.' "
---In an effort to reach as many people as possible, the media should be
used extensively to create public awareness of the bike routes.
--~ost communities have clubs for experienced cyclists, but few opportun-
ities are available for the inexperienced. The recreation commission
should be contacted about organizing bicycle clubs for the novice. For
example, one could be for youngsters up to 12 years, with short rides
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1.34 J:oute signS
68 aJ:J:o\'J signS
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SignS: 86 J:oute signS
44 aJ:J:o\'J signS
Bike racks in par~ areas:
oa~dale
1<.en\'Jood paJ:~
1<.en\'Jood 1'001
La~e\'Jood paJ:k
Indian Rock - Nortn ~ar~
Indian Rock - soutn par~
caJ:veJ: centeJ: and pool
Thomas paJ:k
centennial paJ:k
J.vey paJ:k
sunset paJ:k
FOundeJ:s' paJ:k
Municipal Golf CouJ:se
south l' aJ: k
PhillipS paJ:k
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Signs: 43 J:oute signS
28 aJ:J:o\'J signs
$4,524
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$6,214
$2,900
subtotal
JulY '3, .1...1'-
350
115
350
350
115
100
350
115
115
350
350
115
115
115
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$1,050
$1,018.80
Bike rac~s in snoppin9 centers:
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paJ:k East
sunset
CJ:aft MannoJ:
ElmOJ:e centeJ:
south Gate
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350
115
115
115
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COST ESTIMATES
July 3, 1979
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Summary of Costs:
Phase I
$6,274.00
Phase II
7,050.00
Phase III
2,478.80
$15,802.80
TOTAL
Bicycle racks hold 18 bicycles at $175.00 each.
PRO J E C T U P D ATE
July 6, 1979
PROJECT NO. 77-628
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
J. S. FRANK CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
August 21, 1978
May 13, 1979
$110,075.64 + $16,750.00 (Change Order No.1)
$124,032.75
SCOPE:
This project includes street paving, box bridge, sanitary sewers and
sidewalks for the Midway improvements.
DISCUSSION:
The remaining items of work to be completed include finish grading and
clean-up. Work should be completed within 30 days.
PROJECT NO. 78-639
PART I
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
STEVENS CONTRACTORS, INC.
June 26, 1978
January 11, 1978
$1 00 , 11 5. 00
$ 94,378.95
SCOPE:
This project includes the installation of water and sanitary sewer
lines in Country Club Heights Addition No.5 and Dow Addition.
DISCUSSION:
Project completed this week.
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PROJECT NO. 78-639
P ART II
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
BROWN & BROWN, INC.
June 26, 1978
180 days after completion of Part I
$202,032.50
$192,345.35
SCOPE:
Work includes the installation of storm sewers and paving of various
streets in Country Club Heights Addition No. 5 and Dow Addition.
DISCUSSION:
Project completed this week.
PROJECT NO. 79-641
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
SMOKY HILL, INC.
January 22, 1979
October 27, 1979
$350,997.50 + $51,394.30 (Change Order No.1)
$335,910.09
SCOPE:
This project includes the extension of a 12" C.I.P. from Thirteenth
Street and Woodland Avenue to serve the areas north of 1-70 Highway.
A change order was written to include the extension of a 6" C.I.P.
on Fifth Street from Euclid Avenue to Stimmel Road.
DISCUSSION:
The contractor has completed all phases of this project with the
exception of the boring under 1-70 and North Ninth Street. Estimated
completion date within 45 days.
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PROECT NO. 79-644
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
WESTERN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
December 11, 1978
May 18, 1978
$22,800.00 + $103.00 (Change Order No.1)
$20,623.00
SCOPE:
Work includes the construction of an extension to a storage building
at Sewage Treatment Plant No.1.
DISCUSSION:
This project is complete with the exception of minor revisions and
general clean-up items. All work should be completed within 30 days.
PROJECT NO. 79-645
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
J. S. FRANK CONSTRUCTION CD., INC.
December 27, 1978
Apri 1 1, 1979
$74,600.00
$ 0.00
SCOPE:
This project involves the construction of a new animal shelter building
at a site near the existing animal shelter.
DISCUSSION:
This project had been delayed until proper zoning could be obtained on
this tract by the City of Salina. The Saline County Planning and
Zoning Commission granted appropriate zoning at their June 18th
meeting. Construction resumed this week.
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PROJECT NO. 79-646
PART I
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
EARTH EXCAVATION, INC.
March 12, 1979
July 29, 1979
$79,927.50 + $7,175.00 (Change Order No.1)
$80,655.25
SCOPE:
This project includes the installation of water and sanitary sewer
lines in Dow Addition, Twin Oaks Subdivision and Woodland Addition.
DISCUSSION:
The contractor has essentially completed work in Woodland Addition
and is presently working on water services in Dow. Addition and Twin
Oaks Subdivision. Project is on schedule.
PROJECT NO. 79-646
PART II
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
SMOKY HILL, INC.
March 12, 1979
December 28, 1979
$436,392.50
$110,631,55
SCOPE:
Work includes paving in Dow Addition, Grain Belt Subdivision, Twin Oaks
Subdivision, Schippel Addition and Woodland Addition.
DISCUSSION:
Contractor presently is working in Grain Belt Subdivision, Twin Oaks
Subdivision and Schippel Addition. Project is on schedule.
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PROJECT NO. 79-647
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
SMOKY HILL, INC.
March 26, 1979
November 28, 1979
$258,150.50
$ O. 00
SCOPE:
Work includes the extension of a 24" C.I.P. watermain along Marymount
Road from Glen Avenue to Crawford Street and the extension of a 20"
C.I.P. watermain along Crawford Street from Marymount Road to the
east city limits.
DISCUSSION:
The contractor set July 1 as the scheduled starting date, but no
installation has commenced to date. Materials are stored on site.
PROJECT NO. 79-649
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
BROWN & BROWN, INC.
Apri 1 9, 1979
July 22, 1979
$157,400.00
100% Estimated
SCOPE:
This project includes the machine laid seal portion of the contract
maintenance program.
DISCUSSION:
Contractor has basically completed all work.
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PROJECT NO. 79-650
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
BALLOU CONSTRUCTION CO.
Apri 1 9, 1979
June 28, 1979
$238,232.00
100% Estimated
SCOPE:
This project includes the slurry seal portion of the contract maintenance
program.
DISCUSSSION:
Contractor has basically completed all work.
PROJECT NO. 79-651
CONTRACTOR:
LETTING DATE:
CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
EARTH EXCAVATION, INC.
June 14, 1979
September 2, 1979
$16,353.20
$ 0.00
SCOPE:
This project includes the installation of sanitary sewer extensions
in Meyer Addition.
DISCUSSION:
Materials are stored on site, but construction has not commenced.
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