Agenda - Public Works Committee - 09/18/2007

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EO 6 Based upon the above cost information and the survey results below are a number of scenarios and cost assistance impacts the City might expect to incur if the scenario were to be implemented. - Scenario 1 - City would contribute the cost of paving the driveway within the right of way. The estimated cost to the City for paving all the drives surveyed would be $542,850. This estimate is based upon an average drive width of 20 feet up to the limits of a 66 foot right of way. An annual cost of$54,285 might be budgeted if this program were implemented over 10 years. Scenario 2 - City would contribute a fixed dollar amount for each driveway paved which would be set at the discretion of the Council. lfthe City were to offer a $300 rebate (approximately 10% of the cost of an average 20 wide by 60 foot long driveway) for a . paved driveway it might incur an annual cost of $14,940.00 if all driveways took advantage of the incentive and the program was extended over a ten year period. Scenario 3 ~ City would contribute a fixed percentage (say 10%) ofthe cost of the driveway paving. This would have essential the same financial impact to the City as Scenario 2, but would provide larger rebate to wider and longer drives and less reimbursement for shorter and narrower one. Obviously there are numerous other scenarios that could be considered. At this point staff has identified the scope of the issue and is looking for further direction. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee be advised by the City Attorney as to whether any sort of reimbursement for paving of a private driveway may be considered an appropriate expenditure of public funds. Action: Based upon discussion. Reviewed By: Director of Public Works/Principal City Engineer Finance Officer City Attorney PW: 09/18/07