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• While the overall Pavement Management Program is still being developed, TKDA's report identified the importance of timely maintenance and the need for reconstruction of certain streets within the City. The streets within the Shenandoah Area and West Shadow Lake Drive, Sandpiper Drive, and Shadow Court continue to warrant consideration for reconstruction. As such, and given the initial costs incurred (2003 Feasibility Studies) the City is currently proposing to move forward with the same two projects for consideration by the voters of the City in 2005. At the March 9th 2005 City Council work session, the council requested that sanitary sewer and water improvements be evaluated as part of the project. There is currently no sanitary sewer service to properties abutting West Shadow Lake Drive, Sandpiper Drive and Shadow Court. The streets within the Shenandoah Area are serviced by sanitary sewer but do not have access to municipal water. As such, TKDA has prepared a proposal to update the existing feasibilities studies for the proposed improvements, including sanitary sewer and water main improvements. TKDA is proposing to complete the work for a not to exceed fee of $85,000 ($55,000 for West Shadow Lake Drive & $30,000 for the Shenandoah area). The scope of work includes costs associated with surveying and soil borings, three council meetings, three neighborhood meetings for each project area and determination of proposed individual lot assessments. Additional services outside of the proposed scope of work will require amendment of the agreement. Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Implications The proposed extension of sanitary sewer and water into the West Shadow Lake Drive area does create conflicts with the City's existing Comprehensive Plan. The plan currently guides the area as Low Density, Unsewered Residential. The council should be aware that a Comprehensive Plan Amendment will be required to service the area with municipal sanitary sewer and water. Additionally, portions of the project area will require the allocation of MUSA. It should also be noted that the project area is currently zoned Rural. Staff anticipates that a comprehensive plan amendment and extension of public utilities to the area will generate requests for rezoning to a sewered residential district (R -1, R -1X etc.) to allow for resubdivision of individual parcels. The potential for resubdivision will be a large factor in determining proposed individual lot assessments. The Growth Management Ordinance also creates some uncertainty as to when property owners could subdivide their property. This may also impact the City's ability to specially assess large lots on the basis for future development potential. This issue will require further review by the City Attorney. Funding These two feasibility studies are proposed to be funded, on an interim basis, from the • City's Trunk Utility Area and Unit Fund. If the project is accepted by the benefiting