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This project will connect existing driveways to the newly paved streets. In instances where there is no existing paved driveway a 13 foot bituminous apron will be constructed from the street edge to minimize tracking onto the street, Property owners will be contacted individually to determine the desired material and width of the driveway approach. City standards allow up to a 30 feet wide driveway at the street in this zoning district (24 feet on cul de sac driveways). The pavement shall be neatly saw cut where a new portion of the driveway will meet the existing drive, Restoration shall include the protection or repair of any irrigation systems or invisible fence. Mail boxes may be relocated to accommodate construction but shall be returned to their original locations upon termination of the project. Disturbed turf areas shall be restored with salvaged topsoil, fertilizer, seed and mulch. ESTIMATED COSTS The estimated cost of the project including overhead is estimated to be $188,710 for the base project which would increase to $208,847 if the alternate project with concrete curb and gutter is selected. Details of the project construction cost are presented in Appendix B. The project overhead, which adds an additional 30 % of the construction cost include the following: • Engineering design 8% • Project administration 5% • Bonding and legal 2% • Inspection and testing 5% • Contingencies. 10% The above project costs do not include the cost of driveway paving. Because driveways are private property and not a portion of the public street each driveway shall be measured by area and material and will be billed individually to each property. The estimated cost for driveway paving is estimated to be $3.00.per square foot. FINANCING The total project costs consist of the construction costs, right of way and easement acquisition costs, and the overhead costs listed above. The project costs have also been divided between those costs associated with the street improvements and those related to the improved storm water system. All costs associated with the storm water improvements, including drainage and utility easements shall be financed through the City's Storm Water Utility. The costs associated with the street improvements shall be financed one half (50 %) though special assessments to the benefited properties adjacent to the improved streets consistent with Minnesota State Statutes 429 and City of Ramsey Code Chapter 4. The street improvement costs include right of way and additional