ITEM: 12.5 ADMINISTRATION - Jean M. Keely, City Engineer
Title
INITIATE PROJECT AND ORDER PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST CENTRAL AVENUE SERVICE ROAD FROM 87TH AVENUE TO 89TH AVENUE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 13-20
Background
At the September 12, 2013 Council workshop, staff brought forward a list of proposed projects for the 2014 Pavement Management Program (PMP). One of these projects was for reconstruction of the East Central Avenue Service Road from 87th Avenue to 89th Avenue. This street has been rated and identified as needing reconstruction.
Staff has reviewed several streets that have reached or surpassed their 20-year life cycle and are in poor to very poor condition. These projects were reviewed at the September 12, 2013 Council Workshop. Staff is recommending for 2014 the reconstruction of the East Central Avenue Service Road from 87th Avenue to 89th Avenue. The proposed project would be funded by utilizing the Pavement Management Program funds and assessments to benefitting properties. Under the current assessment policy the benefitting commercial zoned properties would be assessed 50% of the actual costs of the street reconstruction project.
If approved, Resolution No. 13-173 initiates the proposed East Central Avenue Service Road Improvement Project and orders preparation of a feasibility report.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the City Council is aware of the need to maintain City streets in a condition that provides for functional, safe and efficient travel; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the public interest to implement a Pavement Management Program to maintain City streets in a logical and cost-efficient manner; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Pavement Management Policy by Resolution No. 10-87 on October 7, 2010 to serve as the framework for implementing a Pavement Management Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council proposes to initiate a street improvement project for the East Central Avenue Service Road from 87th Avenue to 89th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed to assess the benefitted property for all or a portion of the costs of the improvements, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that the proposed improvements are hereby referred to the City Engineer to provide the Council with a Feasibility Report and to advise the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvements are necessary, cost-effective, and feasible, and the estimated cost of the improvements as recommended.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 3rd day of October, 2013.