#22 - Hudson Blvd Segment A Improvements

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electrical and telecommunication utility owners. The urbanization of the north boulevard and construction of the new trail may incur several conflicts that require mitigation. Utility coordination efforts are in progress and coordination efforts will be implemented through project competition. Stormwater management will be implemented to mitigate rate and volumes increases in accordance with South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) rules. A combination of BMPs are proposed, including vegetated swales with check dams, expanded city owned detention pond within the Boulder Ponds subdivision, SAFL Baffles/filtration, and manhole flow control structures. The urbanization of the north boulevard with new trail will alter drainage patterns within the public right-of-way, requiring storm sewer piping to replace existing open ditches. The total estimated project cost is $2,580,000. A portion of the project is proposed to be assessed to the benefitting properties, which includes 10 commercial properties with direct driveway access along the proposed improved frontage of Hudon Boulevard North (see attached assessable property exhibit). In addition, the roadway segment is designated as a Municipal State Aid Street (MSAS) which is eligible to receive MSA funds to pay for all or a portion of the improvements that are state aid eligible and if the improvements meet state aid design standards. The preliminary assessment roll is attached to this Report showing the proposed assessment amount for each of the 10 benefitting properties. Street and drainage improvement assessments for commercial properties are based on assessing 100% of the adjusted street costs (reduced by MSAS funds) on a lineal foot basis. With the total improvement frontage of 8,680 feet, the adjusted unit assessment for commercial street frontage is $132.00 per foot. Assessments for street and drainage improvements are levied over a 15- year period and charged an interest rate of 1% over the bond rate for the project. In addition, the plans and specifications have been completed for the improvements and are ready to be advertised for contractor bids. A bid date has been scheduled for June 6, 2024. Contractor bids will be received and reviewed by staff with a tentative staff recommendation for award of contract to be presented for council consideration at the June 18, 2024 council meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: The total estimated project cost is $2,580,000. The improvements may be funded through a combination of Municipal State Aid Funds, in the amount of $1,436,000; Special Assessments, in the estimated amount of $437,976, and General Tax levy funds in the estimated amount of $706,024. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending that the City Council approve a Resolution, receiving the Feasibility Report, calling a public hearing, approving the plans and specifications, and ordering the advertisement for bids for the Hudson Boulevard Improvements Segment A, from Inwood Avenue (CSAH 13) to 1,400 feet east of Jade Trail. The recommended motion for this action is as follows: “Move to approve Resolution No. 2024-053, receiving the Feasibility Report, Calling Hearing on Improvement, Approving the Plans and Specifications, and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids for the Hudson Boulevard Improvements Segment A, from Inwood Avenue (CSAH 13) to 1,400 feet east of Jade Trail.” ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution Receiving a Feasibility Report, Calling for Hearing on Improvement, Approving Plans and Specifications, and Ordering Advertisement for Bids. 2. Notice of Hearing on Improvement. 3. Preliminary Assessment Roll and Exhibit. 4. Location Map. 5. Proposed Improvement Exhibit. 6. Project Schedule. 7. Advertisement for Bids. Feasibility Report (available for review at City Hall). Project Plans and Specifications (available for review at City Hall).