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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5O - Feasibility Report for City Project #08-011 MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: ISSUES: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT JULY 16,2007 50 LARRY POPPLER, ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE 2008 RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT #08-011 Introduction The purpose of this agenda item is to initiate the process for local improvements set forth in the 2008 portion of the 2008-2013 Capital Improvement Program in accordance with Minnesota Statutes (M.S.), Chapter 429. History The City uses the Five Year Capital Improvement Program and a Pavement Management Program to plan its infrastructure improvements and the financing for capital improvements. The proposed 2008 street reconstruction program includes street and utility improvements to the Brooksville Hills neighborhood. The M.S. Chapter 429 process applies to all projects that will be financed in whole or part through special assessments or bond proceeds. The first step in the process is for the Council to order the preparation of a Feasibility Report for the improvement projects. The Feasibility Report will address street reconstruction in the Brooksville Hills neighborhood. In particular for the following streets: Brooks Circle, Filmore Avenue, and Itasca Avenue south of Summer Street. In 2009, the CIP shows street reconstruction for the remainder of the Brooksville Hills neighborhood including: Mandan Avenue, Franklin Circle, Robinson Circle, Summer Street and Itasca Avenue from Summer Street to Crossandra Street. A separate Feasibility Report will be prepared for the 2009 Reconstruction Project. Current Circumstances This project is in the 2008 Capital Improvement Program. The project requires special assessments and financing through bond proceeds, and therefore requires the City to follow the requirements of M.S. Chapter 429. The City is required to assess a minimum of 20% of the cost of a public improvement project completed through the Chapter 429 process and financed through G.O. bonds. The City will meet the minimum assessment requirement. The Feasibility Report will determine the estimated costs of the improvements and identify methods of financing. This 2008 project is expected to involve 40% assessments for all benefited parcels. www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 The preparation of the Feasibility Report is only the first step in the public improvement process. Following receipt of the Feasibility Report, the Council can schedule a Public Hearing to move forward. Following the Public Hearing, the Council may consider authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications. Once completed, the City Council would be asked to approve the plans and specifications, and authorize advertisement for bids and finally award a contract. The City is not committed to doing the project at any of the steps outlined above prior to awarding the contract. The following schedule outlines an approach to complete the 2008 project. Jul 2007 Jul 2007 Nov. 2007 Nov. 2007 Dec. 2007 Feb. 2008 Mar. 2008 A ril 2008 Ma 2008 Ma 2008 Sept. 2008 Se t. 2008 Oct. 2008 Preparation of the Feasibility Report by City Staff will require surveying, Sewer televising, and Soil borings. The costs for these items will be drawn from a construction fund account specifically for this project. Staff will solicit quotes for these services to be reviewed and approved by the City Council. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There are three alternatives for the City Council to consider: 1. Approve a resolution ordering preparation of a Feasibility Report for Street reconstruction for Brooks Circle, Filmore Avenue, and Itasca Avenue south of Summer Street. 2. Deny this item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction. 3. Table this item until some date in the future ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDED MOTION: Staff recommends alternative #1. Frank Boyles, . A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE 2008 RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY PROJECT #08-011 Motion By: Second By: WHEREAS, it is proposed to construct improvements for Brooks Circle, Filmore Avenue, and Itasca Avenue (south of Summer Street), including the construction of storm sewer, sanitary sewer and watermain repairs, aggregate base, concrete curb and gutter, bituminous surfacing, street lights, and appurtenant work; and WHEREAS, it is proposed to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvements, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA as follows: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. 2. That the proposed improvements be referred to the City Engineer for study and that the City Engineer is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvements are necessary, cost-effective and feasible and as to whether they should best be made as proposed or in connection with other improvements, and the estimated costs for the improvements as recommended. 3. The City Engineer is directed to solicit quotes for surveying, televising, and soil borings for the project. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF JULY 2007. Hauaen Hauaen Erickson Erickson HedberQ Hedbera leMair leMair Millar Millar YES NO Frank Boyles, City Manager www.cityofpriorlake.com Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245