The proposed project will install curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements at various locations in the City.  This project is a continuation of the annual improvements project for dealing with tripping hazards, drainage problems, property owner requests, citizen complaints, and other miscellaneous concrete work brought to the attention of the City Engineer’s Office. This program proposes a continuation of the Council policy of allocating gas tax funds for reconstruction of side street frontages on corner lots and to cover the cost of curb and gutter repair.

The proposed project also uses additional funding allocations to cover costs not normally assessed to property owners. Storm drain funds are used for repairing defective valley gutters, improperly graded curb and gutter, and substandard storm drain inlets. Water funds are used for minor adjustments of water lines. These improvements have historically been constructed under the annual Miscellaneous Program. In order to construct this year’s improvements, Council must pass a Resolution of Intent and set a Public Hearing for the project in order to allow adjacent property owners to be assessed for this work.

The Council may:

• Pass the Resolution of Intent and establish a Public Hearing date of April 25, 2016; or
• Do not pass the Resolution of Intent. If the Council does not adopt the Resolution, the property owners cannot be assessed and the work will not occur because there is no other source of financing for the replacement and new construction.

The proposed project is funded through multiple sources, including direct property assessments, for a total budgeted amount of $553,000.  

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 approve this Resolution of Intent for W.O. 16-02 and set a public hearing date of April 25, 2016.