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CASE PUBLIC HE ~AI~I~ NG ON!IMP,~OVEMENT PROJECT #05-23 s? gT O ILITY IMPROWMENTS BETWEEN 137TM AVENUE AND RIVERDALE DRIVE By: .$teven J Jank~wski, City Engineer Background: Three property owners petitioned the City in 2004 for the extension of sewer and water utilities along a segment of Ebony Street betweett 137th? Avenue and Riverdale Drive. In addition to the petitioned sewer and water improvements, Staff recommended several additional improvements which should be undertaken in ¢onjuncfion'with~ this work. These improvements include looping the watermain between 137th Avenue and Rivet/dale Drive to improve fire flow capabilities and water system reliability, narrowing the road,way which .is excessively wide, providing a bituminous overlay on the street because of the poor condition of the pavement, and adding concrete curb and gutter. Attached to this case is a copy of the feasibility study which contains current and proposed conditions of the street along with the projem costs and the~ anticipated method of financing the improvements. A portion of the project is anticipated to be ifinanced through special assessments to adjacent properties and notice has been sent to all benefited Property owners as required by City Code and Minnesota Statues Chapter 429 along with a copy Of the feasibility studyl Below is a summary of the financing for various elements of the project improvements: Wat, rmain Street Lateral Funding Source S&W Special Assmnt $ 48,960 S & W Trnk Fund $ City Gen Fund $ City Trail Fund $ TOTAL $ 48,960 Looping ' Imprvmnts $ - i$ 13,199 $ 33,1,13 $ $ - : $ 13,198 $ '_ $ $ 33,113 $ 26,397 Conc C&G Sidewalk Total Imprvmnts Imprvmnts Project $ 14,462 $ $ 76,621 $ $ $ 33,113 $ 7,538 $ $-20,736 $ $ 20,188 $ 20,168 $ 22,000 $ 20,~88 $ ~50,658 Following the public hearing, the Council. Shou:ld direct any revisions to the feasibility study it deems necessary as a result of the comments made at thepublic hearing, as the feasibility study will serve as the basis for determining the worl~ to be Performed and the method in which costs will be financed. Assuming no petitions are received froma majority of the benefited prOperties opposing the improvement, the Council will be asked to order the projects atithe May 24, 2005 meeting. It is anticipated that contracts will be awarded at the June 28, 2005 coUncil meeting and. work will be-performed during June through August. Final costs will be preseiated at the:aSseSsment hearing on September 27, 2005. Council Action: None required, unless modifications to the feasibility study are desired. Reviewed by: City Administrator . Assistant Public Works Director/Principal :Engineer Finance Officer ~ CC: 03/22/05