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Washtenaw Avenue Non-Motorized Path Project Special Assessment Resolution No. 2
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is Resolution No. 2 for the public improvements to be constructed as part of the Washtenaw Avenue Non-Motorized Path Project, District #38. The improvements include construction of a 10-foot wide, non-motorized asphalt path along the north/northeast side of Washtenaw Avenue between Glenwood Road and Tuomy Road. In addition, retaining walls will be constructed to minimize grading impacts, and a sidewalk will be reconstructed from Washtenaw Avenue to Adare Circle. Resolution No. 2 establishes the cost of the project and its distribution.
The path will be constructed on the north/northeast side of Washtenaw Avenue, between Glenwood Road and Tuomy Road. The addition of the path is consistent with the Comprehensive Non-Motorized Transportation Plan recommendations. The design is complete and temporary grading permits have been secured. Final plans were submitted to the Michigan Department of Transportation in May of 2010 for a July 2010 letting. Construction will start in the fall of 2010.
On February 21, 2006, City Council approved Resolution R-55-2-06 authorizing City funds and federal enhancement funds for the project. The Michigan Department of Transportation’s Transportation Enhancement Grant of $357,500.00 would represent 65% of the projects construction costs; the remaining 35% of project construction costs and design would be derived from the Alternative Transportation Fund and special assessments. The costs were based on preliminary engineering estimates.
A public meeting for this project was held on December 11, 2008 at Tappan Middle School’s Media Center. All neighboring residents and affected property owners included in the assessment district were invited to attend. Approximately 40 residents attended. The majority of the attendees (60-65%) opposed the project, citing concerns over the path’s need, the ...
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