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On June 23, 2003, a Public Improvement Hearing was held and Resolution No. 6042 was presented to the City Council to approve the Preliminary Feasibility Report and Order the Project. At that meeting the City Council made a motion and approved tabling further discussion until the Council Work Session on July 7, 2003. At the July 7th Work Session, the City Council directed Staff to place Resolution No. 6042 on the July 14th Council agenda. Discussion: Considerations if the Project Proceeds – Should the Council wish to proceed with this project, the following previously posed questions will need to be addressed formally. In addition, Staff should be given direction regarding the issues. What scenario is preferred? Scenario 1 – Five (5) foot concrete walkway Scenario 2 – Six and one-half (6 ½) foot concrete walkway Scenario 3 – Eight (8) foot bituminous pathway *Staff would like to note to the City Council that selection of a scenario might set a precedent for the remaining approximately 12 ½ miles of pathways and sidewalks yet to be constructed, as reflected in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. In this particular case, the cost difference between a five (5) foot and a six and one-half (6½) sidewalk is over $38,000. This amount could be applied toward the purchase of a piece of equipment to plow and maintain a five (5) foot sidewalk (approximate total cost of $70,000). As the City’s sidewalk and pathway system grows, the City will need to consider the efficiency of maintaining this system. Regardless of the width of the sidewalk, or if this proposal is approved, the benefits and cost savings of maintaining all City sidewalks with a piece of equipment that operates faster and is more maneuverable will need to be considered. Another note on five (5) foot sidewalks is that they will have less impact on adjacent properties. Where should the sidewalk terminate? Silver Lake Road or the West City Limits What will the funding source be? Preliminary Report – As previously mentioned, a preliminary report has been prepared, based on the Council's authorization: however, the report has not been formally approved by City Council. Based upon this analysis, Staff feels the project is physically and financially feasible. Order the Project – Should the Council wish to proceed with this project, the next step in the public improvement process is to order the project.