02/14/2000 Council Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

AGENDA ITEM 6L STAFF ORIGINATOR: John Powell, City Engineer COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 14, 2000 TOPIC: Resolution No. 2000 -16, Order Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Twilight Acres Utility Improvements (Vicky Lane) VOTE REQUIRED: 3/4 BACKGROUND: The Lake Drive Trunk Utility project, constructed in 1999, extended City sanitary sewer and water service to the edge of this subdivision. In response to a petition received from the neighborhood, the City Council ordered the preparation of a feasibility report on the project. This report was received on October 11, 1999. A public hearing to discuss the project was held on November 22, 1999. A copy of the minutes from the hearing are attached. Based on the number of petitioners, and per the City Charter, 60 days must elapse between the hearing and any further action on the project. This requirement has now been met. Since the hearing, the property owner at 789 Vicky Lane has petitioned out of the project. The next step in the public improvement process is to order the preparation of the plans and specifications. On this particular project, where an appeal of the assessment amount is likely, we recommend that the City Council hold the assessment hearing prior to awarding a contract for the improvements. Appraisals will be necessary to verify the benefit received by the properties is equal to, or amount will be primarily based on the bids received for the work. The appraisals and the plans and specifications would be prepared concurrently. A detailed schedule is as follows: Order Plans and Specifications February 14, 2000 Receive Plans and Specifications, Order the Improvement, Declare the Intent to Bond Open Bids, Receive Appraisals Assessment Hearing Contract Execution, Contractor Begins Construction Construction Complete March 27, 2000 April 21, 2000 April 24, 2000 June 1, 2000 August 1, 2000 The above schedule allows for the assessment appeal time to elapse between the assessment hearing and the execution of the contract and start of construction. OPTIONS: 1. Return to staff for further review. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -16 ordering preparation of plans and specifications for the Twilight Acres Utility Improvement project. RECOMMENDATION: Option No. 2 - Adopt Resolution No. 2000 -16 ordering preparation of plans and specifications for the Twilight Acres Utility Improvement project.