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Resolution No. 2 - Proposed Fuller Court and Nixon/Traver Sidewalk Gap Project - Special Assessment Districts #57 & 56
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to establish the estimated cost and distribution of costs for new sidewalk to be constructed as part of the Proposed Fuller Court and Nixon/Traver Sidewalk Gap Project - Special Assessment (Districts #57 & 56).
In accordance with the City's Non-Motorized Plan and Complete Streets approach, staff proposes installing a new sidewalk to close gaps and provide a continuous pedestrian connection along south side of Fuller Court from Fuller Road to 2250 Fuller Court; on the west side of Nixon Road from Traver Boulevard to the northern boundary of 2765 Nixon Road; and on the north side of Traver Boulevard from Nixon Road to the Logan Elementary School driveway.
As called for in Chapters 12 and 13 of City Code, the cost for the addition of new sidewalk where none currently exists is borne by the parcels that benefit from the improvements. The City will be receiving approximately $274,385.00 in federal Surface Transportation Program-Urban (STP-U) funding to help cover some of the construction cost of the sidewalk. The remainder of the costs will be local share. The City's ability to use grant funds for this project creates the opportunity for the private property owners impacted by the special assessment to receive the sidewalk improvements at a lower cost.
A public meeting for this project was held in December 2019. Many of the affected residents attended in addition to the surrounding public. Some residents were opposed to the project, citing the fear of tree removals and safety concerns. As a result of these concerns, City and consultant staff met with residents on-site to walk their respective properties and address individual concerns. The sidewalk alignment was revised to save tree screens and crosswalks were further evaluated in accordance with City guidelines.
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