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utilities are currently located 3 or more feet south of the edge of the existing pavement section so extending the utilities can be accomplished by closing one lane of traffic on Bunker Lake Boulevard. Access to the existing home in the northeast corner of the intersection of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Puma Street can therefore be maintained at all times during construction. In March 2017, Bolton Menk updated the Future Business Park report to include estimated costs for extending trunk utilities to Puma Street. A copy of the updated report is attached. Per the report, estimated costs to extend the 16-inch trunk watermain line 1,400 feet to Puma Street, including fire hydrants and service stubs to abutting properties to the north and south, is $154,000. Estimated costs to extend the 18-inch trunk sanitary sewer line 1,400 feet to Puma Street, including manholes and service stubs to abutting properties to the north and south, is $179,000. These costs include 30%contingency and indirect costs. All costs to extend the utilities are proposed to be paid through City sewer and water funds. The developer's share of these costs will be recovered through their trunk utility fees at the time of development. City staff is currently working with Capstone Homes to develop an assessment agreement that will allow the City to construct the remaining public infrastructure needed to support their development, including trunk utilities, streets, and sidewalks/trails along Bunker Lake Boulevard and Puma Street. The assessment agreement will allow the City to assess the developer for a pro-rata share of construction costs. The assessment agreement will be presented to the City Council for consideration of approval at a later date. Capstone Homes proposes to begin construction of the Riverstone development this summer,with development of the lots on the south end occurring first. In order to issue Certificates of Occupancy,the homes must be served by City sewer and water which will require the existing trunk utilities to be extended along Bunker Lake Boulevard through Puma Street. By completing this work as a City improvement project in advance of the assessment agreement improvements, Capstone Homes will be able to connect more homes to City sewer and water in the fall of 2017 due to the time that will be saved by extending trunk utilities to Puma Street in advance. Staff therefore proposes to extend both public trunk utility lines (sanitary sewer and watermain) along Bunker Lake Boulevard through its intersection with Puma Street this summer to support the current Riverstone development proposal and all future development proposals within the Future Business Park area. Attached is Figure 1 which shows the trunk utilities extension project location and scope as proposed. The proposed schedule for this project is as follows: .April 25th—City Council authorizes plans and specifications .May 23rd—City Council approves plans and specifications and authorizes bids .June 21 st—Public bid opening .June 27th— City Council accepts bids and awards contract .July 10th—Begin construction .August 25th—Complete construction On April 18th the Public Works Committee recommended Council approval of authorizing plans and specifications by a 2 to 1 vote. The opposing vote was cast based on concerns regarding the uncertain status of the Riverstone development and the commitment of the developer to complete the project as currently proposed. Notification: No notifications are necessary for this case. Observations/Alternatives: