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identified by the feasibility study, but these are only assessed if the actual project cost exceeds the <br />feasibility estimate. For the 2006 program 17% of the assessed half of the project would be <br />approximately $61,000, which would be roughly equal to the deficit for that year. It must be <br />emphasized that the City does incur actual out of pocket expenses associated with this program. <br />These include publication costs, postage and payments to Anoka County to administer the <br />assessments. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson inquired about the 17 percent in overhead costs. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski replied postage costs are fairly significant. This year there are about <br />1,100 properties that will be noticed. There are three mailings that go out in the year with <br />publishing costs at a couple of thousand dollars. For the 2006 program 17 percent of the assessed <br />half of the project would be approximately $61,000. <br /> <br />Chairperson Elvig questioned if there are still residual impacts due to the losses in LGA funds. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Kapler explained two years ago the fund was reduced significantly because <br />of budget constraints. The budget was lowered to $150,000 when there were issues with the <br />LGA funds. <br /> <br />Chairperson Elvig asked if the availability of MSA funds is being maximized. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski responded in the affirmative. He explained every MSA street is being <br />funded with MSA dollars, including some streets staff has typically chosen not to fund that way. <br />For example, Alpine Drive almost has to be funded with MSA dollars because there are so few <br />residents to collect the costs, but some streets that really function as residential streets could <br />actually be assessed out as a regular project. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec asked if there are any projects staff expects objections to. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski responded in the negative. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated it is important to note this budget strictly relates <br />to street maintenance needs on paved streets. Additional funds would be necessary to proceed <br />with improving the gravel roads in the City. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec asked how much of a shortfall there is in the budget. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski replied next year there would be an approximate $60,000 shortfall. Staff <br />is not looking for action at this time; the request of this Committee was to look at future budgets. <br /> <br />Chairperson Elvig noted almost $400,000 in funding is needed to keep moving on what has been <br />prescribed for road maintenance and to proceed with the dirt road participation program. It <br />seems to him there will be some overage capabilities to make that budget work this year. The <br />funds should be allocated into the General Fund so they are not captured by overage. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee/February 15, 2005 <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />