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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-03 Bonestroom Memo Re San Sewer & Water Service Connection & Draft Utility Connection Agreement ,.. 5' 6, N(AO o Memorandumf jr Bonestroo Project: 5565 Oakgreen Ave. N. 2335 Hlgnway 36 W To: Eric Johnson —Sewer Service Date: 11/3/09 st.Paul,MN 55113 Tel 651-636-4600 From: Chris Long Client: Oak Park Heights Fax 651-636-1311 Re: 5565 Oakgreen Ave. N.—Sanitary Sewer&Water www.bonestroo.com Service Connection File No: 000055-09000-0 Background: The septic system at 5565 Oakgreen Avenue North is non-compliant with the MPCA rules. The property owner, Evelyn Nordeen, has been ordered by the Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment to abate the public health - nuisance. The property cannot support a new septic system and the owner is requesting a connection to the City's sanitary sewer system. This report presents three options for connecting the Nordeen residence to the City's sanitary sewer system, and the connection to the City's water main system. The information presented here is the result of initial survey data, and meetings with City staff, contractors, and Eric Nordeen, son of Evelyn Nordeen. Sanitary Sewer City Connection Options (see attached Figure 1): Option 1 —Gravity sewer connection to Oakgreen Place: This option includes a 4"gravity sewer service from the existing septic service pipe to the existing 8"VCP sanitary sewer pipe on Oakgreen Place. The sewer service will require cleanouts and street patching on Oakgreen Place. There is a drainage and utility easement located between the properties of 5527 Oakgreen Place and 5531 Oakgreen Place. Directionally drilling the service is required due to the construction space limitations. The sewer service will cross the existing waterlmain on Oakgreen Place. Option 2— Forcemain connection to 56th Street North This option includes a 2"forcemain with grinder pump and lift station from the existing septic service pipe to the existing manhole located on 56th Street North. The forcemain is required since a gravity sewer service is not feasible to this manhole. Core drilling the existing manhole on 56th Street North is required. Disturbance to the street by the existing manhole is expected and patching is required as shown on Figure 1. The 2"forcemain will be within City right of way (R.O.W.). The forcemain will cross the existing water main and may be in conflict with the construction of 6 of 48 the future north-south forcemain shown in the City Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan. Option 3—Gravity sewer connection along Oakgreen Avenue North This option includes a 4"gravity sewer service from the existing septic service pipe to a new 8"PVC sanitary sewer pipe along Oakgreen Avenue North. A new manhole is required along Oakgreen Avenue North. Due to the depth of the existing manhole at Oakgreen Place and Oakgreen Avenue, an inside drop pipe is required. Water Main Connection: The water main service connection is required when connecting to the City sanitary sewer system.The connection to the City water main shall be done by wet tap. The service is to be directional drilled from the west side of Oakgreen Avenue North to the home(see Figure 1). Trail removal and replacement is required at the connection to the 12"City water main. Cost Estimate(subject to actual pricing): The estimated construction costs are divided into two parts, work within the Public R.O.W. and work on the Private Property. Work within the drainage and utility easement is considered within the R.O.W. costs.The breakdown of construction costs per option is shown on the attached Appendix A. The estimated costs for Work on Private Property are based on the general alignments shown on the attached Figure 1, without regard to obstructions such as trees or other structures.The property will have to get specific quotes from a licensed plumber. The utility area charges are based on the 2009 fees and are shown on the attached Appendix A. The property area of 5565 Oakgreen Avenue North and the adjacent Outlot A to the south is 0.41 acres. The total estimated engineering cost for each option is $5,000. The total estimated costs for construction, utility area charges, and engineering are shown below: Total Costs Option Total Construction Cost Total Utility Area Engineering Total Cost Charges Cost 1 $25,773.00 $ 7,418.97 $ 5,000.00 $38,191.97 2 $30,855.00 $ 7,418.97 $ 5,000.00 $43,273.97 3 $34,012.00 $ 7,418.97 $ 5,000.00 $46,430.97 Page 2of3 7of48 Summary and Recommendations: The total estimated construction cost for Option 1 is lower than Option's 2 and 3. Option 2 requires pumping of the sewage which will require more maintenance.This option has a higher probability of service interruption.A gravity connection will eventually be required as the property to the northeast develops, and the 2" forcemain will need to be abandoned. The future forcemain along Oakgreen Avenue North will be on a separate system from the 2"forcemain service. Option 3 is the most expensive due to the extension of the City sewer line and the additional manhole required.This option also requires an inside drop pipe within the 28'deep existing manhole on Oakgreen Place. Option 1, the gravity sewer to Oakgreen Place is recommended over Option 2 and 3 due to cost, and because a gravity sewer is preferred rather the pumped service for Option 2. However, Option 1 does require working closely with the two property owners at 5527 and 5531 Oakgreen Place. Page 3 of 3 8 of 48 -- =OPTION 1 =OPTION 2 =OPTION 3 EXISTING WATER MAIN(TYP.) -- , 5625 13980 139902" FM. DIRECTIONAL DRILL 1 7 0 13964GRINDER STATION / „el, 1 i ,' / 4" DIRECTIONAL DRILL CORE DRILL INTO ----4"-- SEWER SERVICE EXISTING MH 5565 ‘, / OPEN CUT/PATCH -- OPEN CUT/PATCH EX.TRAIL — -;4.7 WET TAP EXISTING 12"WATER MAIN. 1 ...._"( r,,'' 14. EXISTING 10'WIDE DRAINAGE DIRECTIONALLY DRILL NEW MH AND UTILITY EASEMENT 1"WATER SERVICE INTO HOME. -,.."-- , \ t, 5519 13991 tY tk 5531 5527 13961 5523 4PVC " "t , - SEWER SERVICE z 13966 13980 13992 _ oo '1 OPEN CUT/PATCH 5526 5518 CONNECT TO /4'1 EXISTING MH EXISTING SANITARY SEWER(TYP.) 13965 13983 WITH INSIDE DROP PIPE 5471 5486 5492 N i 5475 5479 5, 0 50 100 1;;Cli 5483 5487 5491 Nonmetal Scale In Feet SEWER SERVICE OPTIONS FOR 5565 OAKGREEN AVE. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS FIGURE: 1 Bonestroo 5565 OAKGREEN AVENUE NORTH SEWER SERVICE SEWER SERVICE OPTIONS.DWG DATE: 10/29/2009 COMM: 55-09000-0 9 of 48 APPENDIX A COST ESTIMATE 5565 Oakgreen Avenue North— Sanitary Sewer and Water Service Connection A. Construction Costs Option 1: Construction Type Work in R.O.W. Work on Private Total Construction Cost Property Sanitary Sewer $13,300.00 $1,260.00 $14,560.00 Water Service $3,650.00 $3,000.00 $6,650.00 Streets/Path $2,220.00 $0.00 $2,220.00 Subtotal $23,430.00 +10%Contingencies $2,343.00 Total Option 1 $25,773.00 Option 2: Construction Type Work in R.O.W. Work on Private Total Construction Cost Property Sanitary Sewer $8,300.00 $10,400.00 $18,700.00 Water Service $3,650.00 $3,000.00 $6,650.00 Streets/Path $2,700.00 $0.00 $2,700.00 Subtotal $28,050.00 +10%Contingencies $2,805.00 Total Option L $30,855.00 Option 3: Construction Type Work in R.O.W. Work on Private Total Construction Cost Property Sanitary Sewer $20,070.00 $2,000.00 $22,070.00 Water Service $3,650.00 $3,000.00 $6,650.00 Streets/Path $2,200.00 $0.00 $2,200.00 Subtotal $30,920.00 +10% Contingencies $3,092.00 TotalOption3. $34,012.00 B. Utility Area Charges Utility Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Cost M.E.T. Council S.A.0 Each 1 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 Sanitary Sewer Area Charge Acre 0.41 $ 1,983.00 $ 813.03 Water Main Area Charge Acre 0.41 $ 10,307.00 $ 4,225.87 Storm Sewer Area Charge Acre 0.41 $ 927.00 $ 380.07 Total Utility Area Charges = $ 7,418.97 10 of 48 (Yee V CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS -,, WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA UTILITY CONNECTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of November, ;!' by d between the City of Oak Park Heights, a municipal corporation under the 1 s of e State of Minnesota(the"City"),and Evelyn E .Nordeen Revocable Trust,(the"Qwn WITNESSETH; That: WHEREAS, the Owner has made application to the Ci 'tor connection to the City water and sanitary sewer systems resulting form the failure of exis ing onsite septic systems on its property;and WHEREAS, the connection to the city sanitary sewer system will be regarded as a temporary or interim connection at present which will need to be finalized when permanent infrastructure is built by the City to Owner's lands; and WHEREAS, Owner acknowledges that upon the City extension of permanent sanitary sewer facilities to their property elements of the temporary connection that they will be implementing under this agreement will need to be abandoned and replaced with a permanent connection at a later date when permanent City utilities are extended;and WHEREAS, Owner owns real property within the City of Oak Park Heights located at 5565 Oakgreen Ave North,the same being legally described as follows: See Attached Exhibit A {PID#0402920230066 (the"Subject Property"); and, WHEREAS, the City pursuant to this agreement will issue necessary right of way permits and related permits to allow for the temporary connection to the City's sanitary sewer systems all in accordance with the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises and conditions hereinafter contained,it is hereby agreed as follows: Designation of Improvements: Improvements to be installed at Owner's expense by the Owner as hereinafter provided are hereinafter referred to as "The Improvements". 11 of 48 1. THE IMPROVEMENTS: The Owner will construct at Owner's expense the following improvements upon the subject property under plans to be approved by the Public Works Department of the City according to the following terms and conditions: A. The Owner shall only be permitted to core drill a sanitary sewer service line from the home to the manhole located in 56th Street at a location approved by the City Engineer. The Owner shall utilize owner's forces to complete all work to the full satisfaction of the City's Director of Public Works and following City and regulatory guidelines for plumbing installations. All work shall be completed by business with current licensing by the State of Minnesota to perform such wor. ,. Copies of the approved plans shall be annexed hereto as Eexhibit A ands incorporated by reference herein. `' 7'' , B. The Owner shall immediately connect to the City's water utility1; terns and close existing wells on the property and shall provide full documentati of such well closure to the City. The Owner, or shall utilize owner's •ces to complete all work to the full satisfaction of the City's Director of $ c Works and following statutory guidelines for plumbing installations. All 'kip shall be completed by by business with current licensing by the State^of Minesota to perform such work. r 4/kV C. The City shall not be responsible for any m inter'trice° quirements of this water service line. The water service line in its entir fr�m the home to the water service main, including the connection, shall be the res sibility of the Owner or any subsequent owners, D. As needed Owner shall do on:--site grading, sodding of boulevards, restoration of streets, curbing and related facilities all in accordance with the approved plan. Any changes to the plan during construction must be submitted to the City for approval-, failure to do so voids any and all permits issued for this project. E. These improvements shall be temporary and will be removed when the City constructs a permanent sanitary sewer line in Oakgreen Ave North in proximity to Owners property. At that time Owner, or its assigns and hieirs shall, upon demand of the City, remove the temporary pipe and connect sanitary sewer service to the future permanent sanitary sewer facility at their exclusive cost. Maintenance 2 12of48 expenses for the interim or temporary line constructed as part of this improvement shall be Owners exclusive responsibility and include all aspects of the sanitary service line from the point of connection in the manhole to the home.: F. The Owner shall not locate its construction equipment within the right-of- way of Oakgreen Avenue North unless specifically permitted by the City of Oak Park Heights G. The Owner shall be responsible for maintaining the location of and protecting curb stops, water services and sewer services. Any service or curb stop damaged shall be repaired or replaced as specified by the City. The Owner shall make all necessary adjustments to the curb stops to bring them flush with the topsoil x (after grading) or driveway surface. The City is not responsible for damaged curb- stops or other private infrastructure. H. Warranty of Title. By its execution hereof Owner hereby warrants and represents that'll hAs exclusive and marketable fee title to the subject property. Owner further `vari'an'ts and represents that there are no liens or encumbrances against the title that it is fully authorized to execute this agreement as the fee owner of the ru�jecf Yards. } e leak I. Utility Locations in City Right of Way. 3 In order to maintain compliance with regulations promtalg ted from the Minnesota Office of Pipeline Safety the Owner, its contrators, subcontractors, and agents shall comply with the following requirements: 1. All right of way work shall require an application with a plan that shall be submitted for city review prior to any work performed in the right of way areas. 2. The layout of utilities,including depths,off-sets and materials shall be documented during construction and confirmed with city staff during the installation process. 3. The Single family residential site are required to submit an accurate tie card showing the utilities installed and measurements from fixed objects(corner of house,fire hydrants, etc.)to the curb stop, location pins,clean outs and tie in points for all utilities. 4. All installations will require pins be installed directly above all utility lines where they cross lot lines. A corrosion protected trace wire shall be installed six inches below final grade directly above all new utility installations at a minimum through the right of way. The trace wire and tail shall be terminated in a capped vertical 3 13 of 48 conduit that is within two inches of the final grade and pin located at the lot line. 5. The Owner shall hold harmless and indemnify the City of Oak Park Heights from any and all loss or damage resulting from its failure to comply with these requirements including but not limited to expenses the City incurs in correcting errors in information provided by Owner its agents or contractors or remediating problems resulting there from in the right of way. 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND ESTIMATED COST Project Costs-Estimated Owners Expense ESCROW REQUIREMENT $ 3. CONSTRUCTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS. A. Construction. The construction, installation, materials and euipment shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the City. B. Inspection. All of the work shall be under and subject to the inspection and approval of the City and, where appropriate, any other governmental agency having jurisdiction. C. That prior to the City issuing permits and allowing the installation of "The Improvements Owner shall deposit with the City of Oak Park Heights, total of$10,000.00,(ten-thousand dollars) to secure the timely and correct installation of the improvements. Schedules the installation shall be controlled by the City Public Works Director. The City Engineer shall have approval over the methods of construction and installation of"The Improvements". The City may use the escrowed funds in the event of default to complete the improvements= otherwise these funds shall be refunded. D. Connection Charges. All connection charges and fees shall be paid by Owner. The City Engineer shall compute the connection fee as prescribed by ordinance/resolution as to this development and advise 4 14 of 48 the City Clerk as to the appropriate fee to be collected. Connection fees for all lots and blocks are due and payable upon execution of this agreement and are as follows: Sanitary Sewer $ 813.03 Water $ 4225.87 Storm Sewer $380.00 The City will accept payment of one-half of the water connection fee by the Owner and will allow payment of the other one-half within 12 months. Should the Owner not make this subsequent payment,the Owner does agree to waive rights to hearing and notices otherwise provided under Minn. Stat. 429.031; 429, 061 and 429.081 allowing the City to place an assessment on Owner's property(collectable with the real estate taxes) for the amounts i \,,,,-.7 f, owed. The Owner does hereby waive any rights to challenge, `- , contest or dispute this assessment •' E. The Owner shall pay to the City a$2,000 MET Council SA .. Charge -One Unit. The City shall subsequently convey these futthe Metropolitan Council (MET Council). The Owner is responsible 11 ` MET Council fees and charges. ). F. Binding Effect. The terms and provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto and shall be binding upon all future owners of all or any part of the property and shall be deemed covenants running with the land. References herein to Owner, if there be more than one, shall mean each and all of them. The Agreement, at the option of the City, shall be placed on record so as to give notice hereof to subsequent purchasers and encumbrances of all or any part of the property and all recording fees,if any, shall be paid by the Owner. G. Administrative and Miscellaneous Expenses. As to any and all administrative, legal or engineering costs which the Owner is expected to pay to the City of Oak Park Heights, which costs may be offset against the Escrow which the Owner has filed and provided to the City of Oak Park Heights, the Owner shall be given the opportunity to review and comment on such costs prior to the application by the City of Oak Park Heights for the 5 15 of 48 payment of same. H. Establishment of Construction Schedules. The City Engineer shall establish construction schedules for "The Improvements" and shall consult with Owner prior to establishing same. I. Notice/Remedies on Default or Violation of this Agreement 1. Whenever any event of default or failure to conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreement occurs, the City shall give written notice of the event of default or failure to perform to the Owner by United States Mail at the following address: If to Owner: Evelyn E.Nordeen Revocable Trust Attn: If to City: CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 Oak Park Blvd Oak Park Heights,Minnesota 55082 Attn: City Administrator With a copy to: Eckberg,Lammers, Briggs, Wolff& Vierling, P.L.L.P. 1809 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 110 Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Attn: Mark Vierling 2. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, if the Owner, its assignees and/or any other Lot Owner fails to cure the event of default or failure to perform within 5 days after the date of the DELIVERED OR mailed notice or fails to undertake said cure and diligently pursue the same if it cannot reasonably be done within said 10 day period, in addition to any other remedy provided in this Agreement and without waiver of any such right, the City may, after providing written notice of default to the Owner, accelerate all obligations owed by Owner 6 16 of 48 to the City as provided herein and avail itself of any or all of the following remedies for as long as the Owner and/or any other Lot Owner is in default. a. Halt all work and construction of development improvements on the SITE of the defaulting Lot Owner until such time as the event of default is cured. b. Refuse to issue building permits or occupancy permits as to the Lot of the defaulting Lot Owner until such time as the event of default is cured. c. Apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin continuation of the event of default. d. If the event of default is a failure of the Owner to complete, construct, install or correct "THE IMPROVEMENTS" in accordance with the plans and specifications under this Agreement, the City may perform such construction or work and the Owner shall reimburse the City for its expenses incurred. This provision shall be a license granted by the Owner and/or any other Lot Owner to the City to so act, but shall not require the City to take any such action. This remedy is in addition to and not in lieu of the City's right to draw on the ESCROW. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Owner have caused this Agreement to be duly executed on the date and year first above written. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Eric Johnson City Administrator Evelyn E.Nordeen Revocable Trust Evelyn E.Nordeen,Trustee 7 17 of 48 BY: Evelyn E.Nordeen STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss. COUNTY OF WASHINGTON) On this day of , 2009 before me a Notary Public, within and for said County personally appeared David Beaudet and Eric Johnson, to me personally known, being each by me duly sworn did say that they are respectively the Mayor and the Administrator of the City of Oak Park Heights, the municipal corporation named in the foregoing instrument; and that the seal affixed to said instrument is the corporate seal of said corporation, and that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said municipal corporation by authority of its City Council and said Mayor and Administrator acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said municipal corporation. Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss. COUNTY OF WASHINGTON) On this day of , 2009, before me a Notary Public, within and for said County personally appeared Evelyn E. Nordeen, and to me duly sworn did say that she is the Trustee of the Evelyn E. Nordeen Revocable Trust , named in the foregoing instrument, and that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of the Evelyn E. Nordeen Revocable Trust said Trustee acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said trust. Notary Public 8 18 of 48 THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: Mark J. Vierling Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff &Vierling,P.L.L.P. 1835 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater,MN 55082 (612)439-2878 9 19 of 48