On March 28, 2016, Council passed a Resolution of Intent for the Miscellaneous improvements project and set a Public Hearing date of April 25, 2016.  After conducting the Public Hearing, Council may pass a resolution ordering construction of improvements in order for the project to proceed.  The project consists of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and storm drain improvements at various locations around the city.  It consists of the continuation of annual improvements that deal with tripping hazards, drainage problems, property owner requests, complaints, and other miscellaneous concrete work brought to the attention of the City Engineer's Office.  Typically, the property owners are responsible for paying for sidewalk replacement and the city is responsible to pay for curb and gutter replacement.  Gas tax funds are utilized for curb and gutter replacement and storm drain funds are utilized for the replacement of inlets or addition of inlets at corners needed throughout the project.  Gas tax funds are also used for corner lots.  The property owner is responsible for sidewalk replacement on the shortest side of their lot.

The Council may:

• Pass the Resolution ordering construction of the improvements; or
• Do not pass the Resolution ordering construction of the improvements.  If the Council does not pass the Resolution, the property owners cannot be assessed and the work will not occur because there is no other source of funding.

The proposed project is funded through multiple sources, including direct property assessments, for a total budgeted amount of $653,500.
 

FY 16 Budgeted Amounts
Estimated Assessments	$210,000
Storm Drain Funds	$75,000
Gas Tax Funds	$250,000

Funding budgeted in FY 16 is sufficient for the proposed project.

Staff recommends that Council conduct a public hearing and approve a resolution ordering improvements identified in Work Order 16-02, Miscellaneous Program.