Agenda - Public Works Committee - 04/15/2008

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By including these additional elements with this project we can take advantage of economies of scale and reduce restoration costs associated with installing the watermain alone; as the proposed trail, roadway connection, and access road/parking facilities would be within the same alignment as the watermain. It would also increase public safety by eliminating one very long cul-de-sac, and provide a roadway and trail connection for the existing neighborhoods in the area. Funding: The watermain portion ofthis project is contemplated in the current CIP, and is proposed to be funded through the Water Utility Fund. The trail construction, if approved, would be funded through the City Trail Fund. The access road/parking facilities, if approved, is also contemplated in the current CIP and would be funded through the Lawful Gambling Fund. Financing for the road connection between the existing Garnet Street and 14Sth Lane cul-de-sacs, and associated land acquisition, would be funded through the Public Improvement Revolving Fund. Below is a summary of the financing for various elements of the proposed improvements: Watermain Park Trail Street Total Fundina Source Loopina Improvements Improvements Connection Proiect Water Utility Fund $250,000 $ $ $ $250,000 City Trail Fund $ $ $115,000 $ $115,000 Lawful Gambling Fund $ $75,000 $ $ $75,000 Public Improvement Revolving Fund $ $ $ $140,000 $140,000 TOTAL $250,000 $75,000 $115,000 $140,000 $580,000 Options: 1. Initiate the MPCA surplus property acquisition and construct all improvements as proposed. Since the opportunity exists for land acquisition to support the proposed roadway connection, as well as all the other proposed improvements, staff is looking to initiate acquisition as part of this project. 2. Initiate the MPCA surplus property acquisition and install only the improvements desired. Acquiring the land now would allow for the greatest flexibility of use, and keep open the opportunity for future improvements/connections should priorities and funding options change. 3. Do nothing. Recommendation: City staff recommends option 2 above; including the installation of the watermain, trail and park access. Committee Action: Motion to recommend to the City Council authorization of Project #OS-XX, Alpine Park watermain looping; including the acquisition of surplus land from the MPCA, and order the preparation of plans and specifications for the additional improvements desired (based upon discussion). Reviewed by: Public Works Director/Principal City Engineer Fire Chief Police Chief Parks Supervisor PW: 04/15/08