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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 27, 2009 DRIVE not allow for milling of the edges without breakup of the pavement IMPROVEMENTS that is to remain in place. Ifjust the mill and overlay were done, it was the Engineer's position that significant reflective cracking would occur within only a few years. Therefore, the Engineer recommended the removal of the entire bituminous surface and repaving of both bituminous lifts. This would allow for a consistent final product and a longer improvement life. The Engineer reported that the cost to property owners would still be below that which was originally estimated prior to bids being awarded. With the modification, the Engineer estimated the cost at $18.00 to $18.50 per foot, which is about 24% to 25% less than the original estimate. The City Administrator reported that the City Attorney has indicated that the project modification can proceed and the City's process under Statute 429 would stand. The increased cost under unit pricing is within the allowable range to amend the contract. The Administrator reported that a letter will be sent to property owners informing them of the change and why it is being made. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2009-5-118 -AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED WITH THE WESTWIND/WINDROW PROJECT AMENDMENT AS RECOMMENDED WITH A CHANGE ORDER TO BE PRESENTED TO THE COUNCIL AT A LATER DATE, AND INSTRUCTING CITY STAFF TO SEND THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE TO IMPACTED PROPERTY OWNERS 'fhe foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. TIF The City Administrator reported that as a continuation of the City's DISTRICT assistance with the purchase of 2966 Arcade Street by Masterpiece 6-1- Homes, a tax increment financing district needs to be established for 2966 this area. The Building Official has completed his inspection of the ARCADE property and structures, and based on these inspections, the property STREET would qualify as a "redevelopment district". This type of district has the possibility of 25 years of tax increment collections to offset any development costs beyond those supported by normal market conditions. "fhe Administrator noted that if for some unforeseen reason costs are not recovered by market pricing, TIF will keep the City's taxpayers whole. The Administrator reported that Ehlers & Associates will be putting the TIP Plan together. Mr. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: