Agenda - Public Works Committee - 11/15/2011

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Public Works Committee 5. 6. Meeting Date: 11/15/2011 By: Tim Himmer, Engineering/Public Works Title: Discuss Potential Reconstruction of Garnet Street, North of 167th Avenue Background: Street maintenance activities on Garnet Street NW, between 167th Avenue and the BROOKFIELD subdivision, have not occurred on the City's standard maintenance plan. Maintenance activities have been delayed in this area for several reasons over the years; including the idea that adjacent development would expand to this area and thus result in new street layouts and /or installation of utilities, poor subgrade, and discussions with the residents regarding potential fixes and assessments. The road was constructed in 1988 and has only received one sealcoat application, which occurred in 2006. It is one of the lowest rated street segments in the City and accounts for a large portion of the City's patching budget. Staff has met with the residents along this street on several occasions and they feel that the City has not properly maintained this street and should therefore be responsible for the premature deterioration. They have also complained about damage to the road that occurred during the construction activities for BROOKFIELD. They have stated that they would not be supportive of the options outlined to date, due to cost considerations, and would most likely counter - petition the improvement. They have asked that the road continue to be patched to a good condition until such time that an improvement project can be initiated that would keep assessments in line with what other neighborhoods are paying for a similar improvement. They were also interested in the status of the discussion related to a potential franchise fee, as that may make the costs more palatable. Attached is a breakdown of the potential improvements and their associated costs, as previously discussed with the Council at work session in December of 2009. Notification: Observations: While going through the long term street maintenance and reconstruction initiative, it has been discussed that we could utilize the Public Improvement Revolving (PIR) Fund as seed money for this program. Staff was considering this segment of Garnet Street as a kick -off project to have as an example for what the program would provide. This project was included in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as a 2012 improvement, and staff is looking for direction from the Council on whether this is an approach you would like to consider for next construction season. Funding Source: The funding source identified in the CIP for the Garnet Street reconstruction project is the PIR fund. There have been recent discussions to utilize this fund for a one time transfer for the 2012 budget cycle, which would deplete the balance to a point where this reconstruction improvement would not be feasible. Staff Recommendation: Committee Action: Based upon discussion. Summary of Improvements & Costs Attachments Form Review