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Resolution No. 2 - Pontiac Trail Sidewalk and Curb/Gutter Improvements ($72,218.49)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to establish the special assessment costs and distribution for the Pontiac Trail Improvements Project (Resolution No. 2 for Sidewalk District #45 and Curb & Gutter District #504).
This project includes the reconstruction of Pontiac Trail beginning just north of Skydale Drive to just south of the bridge over M-14. In line with the City's Complete Streets Policy, the project will also be adding on-street bike lanes and constructing a new sidewalk along the east side of Pontiac Trail to fill in existing sidewalk gaps and to provide pedestrian access to Olson Park and Dhu Varren Road. In addition to the sidewalk, approximately 1,960 feet of curb and gutter is being added north of Skydale along Pontiac Trail to protect existing wetland areas.
A public meeting was held on June 6, 2013 to gather feedback and develop the scope of work. During this public meeting, the residents expressed interest in extending the sidewalk on the east side of Pontiac Trail to provide pedestrian access to Dhu Varren Road and Olson Park. This sidewalk would provide a connection to the existing asphalt path that meanders through Olson Park on the north side of Dhu Varren Road on the east side of Pontiac Trail.
Per Chapter 13, Section 1:282, of the City Code, the cost for the addition of new sidewalk and curb & gutter where none currently exists is borne by the parcels that benefit from the improvements.
Staff has prepared for your review and approval, the estimated costs of the curb and gutter and sidewalk installation, and the distribution of the assessable portion of said costs, which is summarized in the attached table. The special assessment amounts will be distributed to the properties in proportion to the length of sidewalk and/or curb & gutter that will be installed adjacent to each property, depicted in the ...
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