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Observations: The attached Feasibility Report concludes that the proposed Puma Street Improvements explored within the report are feasible and cost-effective. Alternatives: Alternative #1 — Motion to adopt Resolution #20-043A accepting the Feasibility Report and ordering plans and specifications for Puma Street Improvements, Improvement Project #20-04. Alternative #2 — Motion denying adoption of Resolution #20-043A at this time. Funding Source: Staff proposes to utilize Bolton & Menk to prepare plans and specifications for the Puma Street improvements since they designed the streets and utilities for the south end of Puma Street, and since they previously surveyed the north end, meaning only minimal survey work would be required to allow design work to commence. An engineering services proposal was therefore secured from Bolton & Menk on March 17, 2020, for preparing plans and specifications, obtaining permits, and bidding the project. The proposal, which is included in Appendix B of the attached Feasibility Report, includes a not -to -exceed fee of $53,125 including $5,500 for Northern Technologies Inc. to complete a Geotechnical Evaluation. The proposal also includes a not -to -exceed fee of $8,930 for construction administration and staking, which would be considered at the time bids are accepted. A preliminary engineer's estimate for the proposed Puma Street improvements was prepared by Bolton & Menk and is included in Appendix C of the attached Feasibility Report. The preliminary project cost estimate totals $925,000, which includes $625,000 for street and trail improvements, $70,000 for storm sewer improvements, and $230,000 for trunk utility improvements. Estimated costs include 10-percent contingency and 15-percent indirect (administrative, engineering, finance and legal) costs. Based on consensus direction at the February 11, 2020, joint Planning Commission/City Council work session, a City cost contribution of one-third seemed reasonable given that the City owns 4 acres of real property fronting Puma Street, and since Puma Street is a collector street. The current cost share model, which is attached to this case, is therefore based on this direction. As was also discussed at the joint work session, Capstone Homes requested that the City assess them for the share of project costs benefitting their property. Conversely, AKM Farm/Paxmar does not support an assessment at this time. Therefore, the Chapter 429 assessment process is being followed, which requires this public hearing and acceptance of the attached Feasibility Report after. Several funding sources are available to pay for the City's share of street and trail project costs including the Public Improvement Revolving (PIR) fund, the Anoka County Redevelopment Authority (ACHRA), and Municipal State Aid (MSA) funds. All project costs required to extend trunk utilities along Puma Street are proposed to be paid through City sewer and water funds. The developer's share of these costs will be recovered through trunk fees at the time of development. City staff proposes to inspect construction and assist with project administration. Recommendation: Staff recommends alternative # 1 to support future development in the area. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #20-043A accepting the Feasibility Report and ordering plans and specifications for Puma Street Improvements, Improvement Project #20-04. Attachments Resolution 20-043A