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1. Appropriation and Stimulus Projectsb1m Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903 Telephone: (406) 758-7701 Fax: (406) 758-7758 February 11, 2009 TO: Mayor and City Council FRM: Interim City Manager RE: Appropriation and Stimulus Projects Attached is the 2010 list of projects recommended to be submitted for appropriations to the Montana Congressional Delegation. Four of the projects can be placed out for bid within 60 days and should qualify for stimulus funds. The projects are listed in priority with transportation projects first followed by sewer, water, storm drainage and cultural projects. These are projects that the staff thinks will provide the greatest value to the city. Total estimated cost of the seven projects is: $138.5 million, city only projects- $33.5 million. KALISPELL PROJECTS LIST REVISED 1-28-2009 TRANSPORTATION: US Highway 93 Kalispell By-pass ,$105 million -** 90 to180 Dam - Identified in the 1993 and 2006 Kalispell Area Transportation Plans. This project includes all phases of the 7.5 mile long by-pass around the West Side of Kalispell. The final design is nearing completion; bid documents could be ready in 3 to 6 months for first phases with building to start next spring. Kalispell Street Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Program ($8,522,931 - 60 Dam — This project provides for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of urban roadways and intersections within the City of Kalispell. The work includes pavement milling, asphalt overlay, seal and cover, reconstruction of intersections to comport with ADA guidelines for pedestrian access, project management and engineering. SEWER: Kalispell Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant ($11,644,000 - 60 Days) - Expand current plant capacity and increase treatment levels by extending contractual agreement with current contractor to construct Phase 2 Expansion and Phase 1 Effluent Quality Upgrade. Improvements will increase treatment capacity and greatly improve regional water quality by reducing nutrient loads to Flathead Lake. Stillwater Wastewater Interceptor Pipeline ($6,210,000 - 120Days) -This project will serve the north and west area currently served by the existing Grandview Sewage Lift Station. This project is essential to adequately serve the north and west areas of Kalispell. It will reduce the load on existing collection systems and pump stations and is the lower cost alternative to increasing the size of existing pipelines installed in existing heavily developed areas of the City. The project included pipelines, lift stations, force mains and manholes, construction management and engineering WATER: Kalispell Water Delivery ystem Improvements: ($726,000 - 60 Days) — Project provides for pipeline rehabilitation and upgrade to improve pressures and delivery volumes for critical fire flows and seasonal high demand. STORM DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL: Kalispell Storm Drainage and Flood Control Project ,$822,000 - 60 Days) — This project eliminates localized flooding due to inadequate or storm water drainage infrastructure in five areas of Kalispell that are un-served or underserved by properly designed storm water facilities. CULTURE: Hockaday Museum of Art ($5.6 million —120 DasIThis project provides for the renovation and expansion of a historic Kalispell art museum. The Hockaday Museum of Art is a nationally acclaimed resource of fine art centered on one of America's greatest natural treasures, Glacier National Park. The expansion will allow the museum to enlarge the permanent collection through the acquisition and donation of significant public and private collections. The city and local private groups have already invested over $500,000 in this project. "Days required to complete construction bid documents.