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Report. <br />Proposed improvements include removing existing bituminous curb and replacing with B618 concrete curb and <br />gutter, and reconstructing the existing bituminous pavement section using the Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) <br />process. The FDR process involves milling the entire existing bituminous pavement section, along with an inch or <br />more of existing underlying aggregate base. This reclaim material would then be spread over the reshaped and <br />compacted subgrade between the concrete curb and gutter, and then the top 3'/2 inches of reclaim material would be <br />removed and hauled off site. Then 3'/2 inches of new bituminous pavement would be installed over the remaining <br />compacted reclaim material, resulting in a 7-ton pavement design, which is standard for residential streets. <br />The existing storm sewer system is in good condition and generally meets City design standards and therefore <br />requires only minimal improvements, including resetting the castings after concrete curb and gutter placement, <br />which will include replacing adjustment rings and re -grouting the inside of the catch basins to a smooth finish. <br />The engineer's opinion of probable costs for completing the proposed improvements outlined in this report is <br />$430,934.81. Estimated costs include 5% contingency costs plus 23% indirect costs for administrative, engineering, <br />finance and legal costs. A summary of the engineer's opinion of probable costs is included inAppendix B of the <br />Feasibility Report. <br />Sixteen (16) parcels have been identified as receiving special benefit from the improvements. These parcels are <br />identified in the preliminary Assessment Map and Roll, which are included in Appendix C of the Feasibility Report. <br />Staff recommends assessing 25-percent of eligible improvement costs equally across these 16 parcels using the "per <br />lot" assessment method. This results in a proposed preliminary assessment rate of $6,733.36 per assessable parcel. <br />Staff recommends ordering a special benefit consultation report for this project to verify the proposed assessment <br />amount will not exceed the benefit to the properties. If the report concludes the benefit to the properties is less than <br />the proposed preliminary assessment rate, Staff will then propose to lower the assessment rate accordingly during <br />the Assessment Hearing, which is scheduled for October 9, 2018. If the report verifies the assessment rate as <br />proposed is justified, Staff will propose to adopt the final assessment roll using the rate as preliminarily proposed. <br />Five soil borings were completed by Braun Intertec to assist with the preparation of this report. Pavement design <br />recommendations were offered by Braun Intertec, and Staff considered and incorporated Braun's recommendations <br />to varying degrees while preparing this report. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) was conducted on all street <br />segments within the project. The GPR identifies existing bituminous pavement and aggregate base thicknesses, and <br />is used to help staff determine the appropriate treatment. Copies of Braun Intertec's GPR results and Geotechnical <br />Exploration are attached inAppendix C of the Feasibility Report. <br />This improvement project, which is listed in the City's current 10-year Capital Improvement Plan, is proposed to be <br />funded using a combination of special assessments to benefiting properties, street reconstruction bond proceeds, <br />and storm sewer funds. <br />This project would best be constructed in conjunction with the River's Bend and The North Forty Street <br />Reconstructions projects, is necessary, feasible, and cost-effective from an engineering standpoint, and can be <br />constructed as proposed herein. <br />Notification: <br />In accordance with State Statutes, the attached Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Anoka Union Herald <br />on October 27 and November 3, 2017, and Public Hearing Notices were mailed to all benefiting property owners <br />identified in the preliminary assessment roll. <br />Observations/Alternatives: <br />