City Projects

Paine Heights Storm Sewer – Design work is complete. The City Council is considering how to finance the project. Estimated cost for the entire project is $841,535.  The City is intending to bid the project in January or February.  Construction is anticipated to begin in March and be completed in November 2012.  Assessments to property owners to cover part of the cost are being considered.  The City anticipates finalizing the funding plan for the project by the end of 2011 and holding a public meeting for Paine Heights residents prior to bidding the project. 

Kinney Park Safe Room – The City has been awarded $459,705 by FEMA for construction of a 2,520 sq. ft. Safe Room (Storm & Tornado Shelter) at Kinney Park. State funds of $45,970 are also included. The City expects to spend about $100,000 of City funds to pay for the City’s match requirement and some items which are not eligible for FEMA assistance. Total project cost is estimated to be $490,000. SVPA Architects is the project Architect. Construction is underway at this time and is expected to be completed in time for the 2012 ball season.

2nd St. SE Widening – The south side of 2nd St. SE, east of Lincoln St., has been widened. This provides more room for on-street parking and improves access to the Bondurant Cemetery. Storm sewer has also been installed. Sump pump discharge lines from homes on the south side of the road will be connected to the storm sewer. Estimated cost is $192,150.

Comprehensive Plan Update – The City has contracted with Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc., of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to develop a new Comprehensive Plan for the City of Bondurant. The new Comprehensive Plan will be completed in early 2012. $60,000 has been allocated for Plan development.  A Public Meeting to discuss work on the project to date will be held at 7:00 p.m. on December 6 at the City Hall.  The public is invited to attend.

Equipment Purchases – The City made several equipment purchases in 2011. A 2007 Bobcat skid loader was purchased for $29,400. A new public works plow truck has been delivered. Cost for the truck and equipment is $118,299.  A new ambulance was also purchased at a cost of $135,000. 

2^nd St. NE Public Works Building – The City purchased the property at 902 2^nd St. NE in January.  This had been the location of an unsightly truck repair business.  All junk has been removed from the property.  Old windows and doors were removed from the building and new windows and doors have been installed.  The building exterior was repainted and looks much better.  Work on the interior is nearing completion.  The building will now be used for sign and equipment storage.  This will allow all winter maintenance equipment to be housed in a heated building at either the Blaine St. or 2^nd St facilities.  Having heated storage extends the life of the equipment and  makes the equipment easier to use in the winter.  Additional site work on the lot around the building will continue over the next several years.  Total cost to date for property purchase, cleanup and remodeling is approximately $200,000.  An environmental assessment of the property was conducted prior to purchase.  The property, while messy, was not contaminated.  An open house for the public will be held in Spring, 2012.

 Chichaqua Valley Trail Connection -- The City is actively pursuing connection of the bike trails in Bondurant to the Chichaqua Valley Trail trailhead on 88th St. This project involves construction of a 10' wide trail from the west City limits to 88th St., primarily along the FC Cooperative railroad ROW. Total project cost is estimated at $1 million. The City has been awarded $75,000 to date and is pursuing additional funding. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2012, but may not be completed for several years. The Union Pacific Railroad ROW between Bondurant and Berwick si now owned by the Polk County Conservation Department and will eventually become a paved trail connecting to the Gay Lea Wilson trail south of Ankeny.