7.8. SR 06-20-1994
ITEM 7.8.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
PAT KLAERS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DATE:
MAY 26, 1994
SUBJECT: CIP REQUEST - 221ST STREET
The City discussed improvements to 221st Street in 1993 and actually
reviewed but rejected bids for this improvement project. This route from
Highway 169 to County Road 1, and especially the curved area near Highway
169, has been a high priority of the City Council since the mid 1980's. The
total cost for this gravel improvement project, including overhead, is
somewhere in the $115-$120,000 range.
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A major issue with this project is the obtaining or exchanging of right-of-way
in order to straighten out the curves. Staff has been directed to obtain the
appropriate right-of-way from the adjacent property owners, but this is very
difficult to accomplish without the land owners knowing when a project is
scheduled to happen. Accordingly, staff is looking for direction from the City
Council to move forward with this project.
This issue is on this meeting agenda due to the Audit being presented at this
time. Beyond the right-of-way issue, the other major concern with the project
was funding. At this time, after the 165th and Jarvis project, the Street
Reserve has cash of approximately $142,000. Also, the Capital Projects
Reserve has cash of over $200,000.
The City can finance the realignment and gravel improvements to 221st from
both the Capital Projects and the $treet Reserves. It is suggested that we
finance the project through one-half Capital Projects and one-half Street
Reserves. Also, it is recommended that the City Council order the
advertisement for bids for this project upon receipt of the appropriate right-
of-way from the adjacent property owners. In this manner, the land owners
will know that the City is serious about completing this project as funds are
designated and the advertisement for bids have been authorized.
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