W.O. 05-13 is a Safe Routes to School project on Jackson Street which includes installation of curb/gutter, sidewalk, and drive approaches from Frances to Ryan.  The improvements will complete sidewalk where it is missing on the west side of Jackson and will provide a continuous pedestrian facility from State Avenue to King Avenue.  This project will include assessments to property owners for curb/gutter, sidewalk, drive approaches, and driveway improvements for lots which do not already have those improvements.  Properties will be assessed 50% of the cost of a 5 foot sidewalk and 100% of their drive approaches, curb/gutter, and driveway work. CTEP funds will be used toward the remaining cost of the sidewalk, corners, and other miscellaneous items.  In order to construct these improvements, Council must pass a Resolution of Intent and set a Public Hearing for the project to allow for property owner assessments.

The Council may:
• Pass the Resolution of Intent and establish a Public Hearing; or
• Do not pass the Resolution of Intent and establish a Public Hearing.  If the Resolution of Intent is not passed, property owners cannot be assessed and the project funding will be inadequate to complete the project.

The proposed project is funded through CTEP, Gas Tax, and direct property assessments for an estimated total project cost of $411,980 as follows:

Estimated Assessed Costs	$  75,000.00
Estimated CTEP/Gas Tax	$336,980.00

Staff recommends that Council approve this Resolution of Intent for W.O. 05-13 and set a public hearing for the March 14th Council meeting.