TCHC Utility Improvements – 3rd Street NW

City of Wadena
Preliminary
Engineering Report
BMI Project No. 0B1.122834

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 Certification

Preliminary Engineering Report

for

TCHC Utility Improvements – 3rd Street NW

City of Wadena, Minnesota

0B1.122834

May 6, 2022

I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was

prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and that I
am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of
the State of Minnesota.

By:
Phillip M. Martin, P.E.
License No. 25378

Date: May 6, 2022

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Table of Contents
I. PROJECT INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 4
PROJECT INITIATION ..................................................................................................... 4
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................... 4
SANITARY SEWER ......................................................................................................... 4
WATERMAIN................................................................................................................. 4
STORM SEWER.............................................................................................................. 4
STREET .......................................................................................................................... 4
III. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS .................................................................................................. 5
SANITARY SEWER ......................................................................................................... 5
WATERMAIN................................................................................................................. 5
STORM SEWER.............................................................................................................. 5
STREETS ........................................................................................................................ 5
IV. ESTIMATED COSTS.................................................................................................................. 5
V. FUNDING ................................................................................................................................ 6
VI. CONCLUSION .......................................................................................................................... 6

Appendix
Appendix A: Proposed Conditions
Appendix B: Estimated Project Cost
Appendix C: Preliminary Assessment Roll

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Preliminary Engineering Report
TCHC Utility Improvements – 3rd Street NW
City of Wadena, Minnesota

I. PROJECT INTRODUCTION
PROJECT INITIATION
Minnesota State Statutes, Chapter 429 allows for two methods of initiating a project. The
first is through a petition by at least 35 percent of the affected property owners. This
petition includes a description of the desired improvements, (i.e. road improvements,
watermain, sanitary sewer, sidewalk, lighting, etc.). It is then signed by at least 35 percent
of the affected property owners and sent to the city staff for consideration.
The second initiation process is through council direction. In this instance, the acceptance of
the Feasibility Study and request for plans and specification requires a “super majority” or
“4/5" vote.
This Preliminary Engineering Report has been prepared at the request of the City of Wadena
to consider proposed improvements, referred to as the TCHC Utility Improvements – 3rd
Street NW, which includes watermain replacement, sanitary sewer service and water service
replacements and street reconstruction. These improvements are proposed as additions to
a previously bid TCHC Utility Improvements project to upgrade aging infrastructure located
on 3rd Street NW between Fir Avenue and Greenwood Avenue. Figure 1 in Appendix A
depicts the proposed improvements.

II. EXISTING CONDITIONS

SANITARY SEWER
The material type and condition of existing sanitary sewer main is 8” vitrified clay pipe and
was installed prior to 1998 when a city project replaced sewer on 3rd Street south of Fir
Avenue. City staff have noted that the existing sanitary sewer services are in need of
replacement.
WATERMAIN
Existing watermain is 6” cast iron pipe with copper services which were installed prior to
1998. The main and services will need to be replaced.
STORM SEWER
There is no existing storm sewer main along 3rd Street between Greenwood Avenue and Elm
Avenue. There are catch basins at the intersection of 3rd Street and Elm Avenue which are
being replaced as part of the TCHC Utility Improvement Project.
STREET
Third Street between Elm Avenue and Greenwood Avenue is an urban roadway with curb
and gutter constructed at width of 45 feet face to face. The road section will require
reconstruction after the installation of utilities. Bituminous pavement and the associated
aggregate will be replaced as part of the TCHC Utility Improvement Project involving
sanitary sewer replacement.
RIGHT- OF WAY

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TCHC Utility Improvements – 3rd Street NW
City of Wadena, Minnesota

Right of Way on this block of 3rd Street is 80 feet wide with the existing road centered in the
right of way. Utility services will be replaced to the right of way and all improvements will be
within the right of way.
PRIVATE UTILITIES
There are not private utilities identified within the right of way.

III. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS

SANITARY SEWER
The sanitary sewer main will be replaced and upgraded to 12” diameter PVC as part of the
TCHC Utility Improvement Project. The 3rd Street NW Improvements will include replacing
sanitary sewer services with 6” PVC to the right of way.
WATERMAIN
Watermain will be replaced with 6” PVC with new gate valves and fire hydrants. New 1”
copper services will be installed to the right of way with new corporation and curb stops.
STORM SEWER
No storm sewer improvements planned.
STREETS
After the proposed utility improvements are completed the roadway will require
reconstruction. Third Street will be reconstructed with concrete curb and gutter at the same
width as the existing road of 45 feet face to face. The proposed surfacing section is 4.5” of
bituminous pavement and 10.0” of aggregate base, class 5. The cost of bituminous
pavement replacement and the aggregate base are included the TCHC Utility Improvements
Project. Third Street NW street costs from watermain and service replacements includes
curb and gutter replacement, driveway reconstruction and turf restoration.
RIGHT- OF WAY
All improvements are contained within the right of way so no easements will be required for
the work.

IV. ESTIMATED COSTS

The table below summarizes the estimated costs for the proposed utility improvements.
Breakdowns of this estimate can be found in Appendix B. The costs represented in this section are
based on projects similar in nature and are subject to change. A construction contingency factor
of 10% has been included to account for the preliminary nature of the study, construction items
not included, and variances in unit prices. Costs to account for anticipated engineering and
surveying fees associated with the project have been included in the estimated costs.
Costs associated with sewer and water services are proposed to be assessed at a rate of 100% to
the benefiting properties and costs associated with watermain replacement and street
reconstruction are proposed to be assessed at a rate of 20% to the benefiting properties.

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TCHC Utility Improvements – 3rd Street NW
City of Wadena, Minnesota

ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS & FUNDING

City Cost Assessable Cost Total Cost
Street Costs $71,920 $17,980 $89,900
Sanitary Sewer Services $0 $41,500 $41,500
Watermain $59,600 $14,9000 $74,500
Water Services $0 $36,500 $36,500
Total $131,520 $110,880 $242,400

V. FUNDING
Project costs for sanitary sewer system improvements, water system improvements, and street
improvements can be assessed to the benefiting properties on front footage basis according to
the City’s assessment policy and Minnesota State Statute Chapter 429. If the City chooses to
follow the Chapter 429 process, particular attention should be given to assessable cost versus
anticipated property benefit to avoid potential legal challenges. In the past, the City has
assessed between 20% to 100% of the improvement cost depending upon whether the
improvements were reconstruction of existing utilities or installation of new utilities. Regardless
of whether the improvements were to reconstruct existing or install new, the past practice has
been to assess 100% of the water service and sanitary sewer service cost on a per service basis.
The City can also choose to pay for the improvements using the City general funds. In so doing,
the cost for the improvement would be spread amongst all property tax paying residents rather
than just the properties directly benefited.
The project cost that is the City responsibility for the utility extension is estimated to be
$131,520. Based on a review of the property adjoining the proposed utility improvement scope,
there is a total of 795.16 feet of front footage adjacent to the improvements encompassing 13
parcels. The unit cost for water main installation is estimated to be $18.74/ft. The unit cost for
street improvements is estimated to be $22.61/ft. The unit cost to install sanitary sewer
services is estimated to be $4,150 per sanitary sewer service based on the assumption of 10
sanitary sewer services. The unit cost to install water services is estimated to be $4,055.56 per
water service based on the assumption of 9 water services. A preliminary assessment roll is
included in Appendix C.

VI. CONCLUSION
Based on the findings presented in this report, the proposed improvements are feasible from an
engineering perspective and are practical for meeting the stated needs of the City of Wadena.
The proposed improvements will benefit the adjacent properties and the City of Wadena by
improving the water and sanitary sewer systems.
Bolton & Menk, Inc. recommends that the City Council approve this report and schedule a public
improvement hearing to take input and consider a preliminary assessment of improvements
that have been identified as the City’s responsibility. In determining the financial feasibility, the
City should determine the appropriate assessment level that is equitable, fair, and defendable if
challenged by appeal.

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Appendix A: Proposed Conditions

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I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED
BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.
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 SEWER SERVICES (3RD)
ITEM NO. NOTE ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE
ESTIMATED ESTIMATED
QUANTITY COST
1 MOBILIZATION LUMP SUM $168,000.00 0.010 $1,695.29
2 DEWATERING LUMP SUM $450,000.00 0.010 $4,540.95
29 12" X 6" PVC WYE EACH $1,350.00 10.00 $13,500.00
32 8" PVC PIPE SEWER LIN FT $52.50 0.00 $0.00
34 12" PVC PIPE SEWER LIN FT $70.00 0.00 $0.00
36 6" PVC SANITARY SERVICE PIPE LIN FT $26.00 400.00 $10,400.00
60 CONSTRUCT OUTSIDE DROP LIN FT $1,600.00 0.00 $0.00
75 TRAFFIC CONTROL LUMP SUM $4,000.00 0.01 $40.36
SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $30,176.60
CONTINGENCIES (10%) $3,023.40
TOTAL SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION COST $33,200.00
ENGINEERING, ADMINISTRATION, & LEGAL (25%) $8,300.00
ESTIMATED SANITARY SEWER TOTAL $41,500.00

1" WATER SERVICES

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ITEM NO. NOTE ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE
ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED
QUANTITY COST QUANTITY COST
1 0 MOBILIZATION LUMP SUM $168,000.00 0.01 $1,228.98 0.01 $2,504.83
2 0 DEWATERING LUMP SUM $450,000.00 0.01 $3,291.90 0.01 $6,709.37
3 REMOVE WATERMAIN LIN FT $10.00 0.00 $0.00 501.00 $5,010.00
37 CONNECT TO EXISTING WATERMAIN EACH $2,000.00 0.00 $0.00 2.00 $4,000.00
43 0 1" CORPORATION STOP EACH $650.00 9.00 $5,850.00 0.00
44 0 1" CURB STOP & BOX EACH $800.00 9.00 $7,200.00 0.00
45 6" GATE VALVE & BOX EACH $1,800.00 0.00 $0.00 6.00 $10,800.00
46 0 8" GATE VALVE & BOX EACH $2,600.00 0.00 $0.00 0.00
49 0 1" TYPE K COPPER PIPE LIN FT $26.00 345.00 $8,970.00 0.00
50 6" WATERMAIN LIN FT $46.00 0.00 $0.00 545.00 $25,070.00
51 5 8" WATERMAIN LIN FT $66.50 0.00 $0.00 0.00
55 0 WATERMAIN FITTINGS POUND $11.75 0.00 $0.00 0.00
75 0 TRAFFIC CONTROL LUMP SUM $4,000.00 0.01 $29.26 0.01 $59.64
WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $26,570.14 $54,153.85
CONTINGENCIES (10%) $2,629.86 $5,446.15
TOTAL WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION COST $29,200.00 $59,600.00
ENGINEERING, ADMINISTRATION, & LEGAL (25%) $7,300.00 $14,900.00
ESTIMATED WATERMAIN TOTAL $36,500.00 $74,500.00

STREET (3RD)
ITEM NO. NOTE ITEM UNIT UNIT PRICE
ESTIMATED ESTIMATED
QUANTITY COST
1 0 MOBILIZATION LUMP SUM $168,000.00 0.00 $0.00
4 0 REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SQ YD $1.25 137.00 $171.25
5 0 REMOVE CONCRETE PAVEMENT SQ YD $20.00 176.00 $3,520.00
6 0 REMOVE CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER LIN FT $5.00 825.00 $4,125.00
10 1 COMMON EXCAVATION (EV) (P) CU YD $8.55 69.00 $589.95
14 4 AGGREGATE BASE (CV) CLASS 5 CU YD $29.00 69.00 $2,001.00
16 0 TYPE 12.5 WEARING COURSE (3,B) TON $70.00 30.00 $2,100.00
65 0 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER, DESIGN B618 LIN FT $50.00 854.00 $42,700.00
CO1.1 6" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT SQ YD $65.00 114.00 $7,410.00
CO1.2 4" CONCRETE WALK SQ YD $45.00 62.00 $2,790.00
75 0 TRAFFIC CONTROL LUMP SUM $4,000.00 0.00 $0.00
WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $65,407.20
CONTINGENCIES (10%) $6,492.80
TOTAL WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION COST $71,900.00
ENGINEERING, ADMINISTRATION, & LEGAL (25%) $18,000.00
ESTIMATED WATERMAIN TOTAL $89,900.00

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