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opportunities are present for connections to existing businesses and creating interesting focal points along the corridor. The Feasibility Report will investigate these options for consideration. Although a majority of the proposed trail would be constructed within the existing right of way along County Road 10, some right of way acquisition and temporary construction easements will be necessary. No flood plains are identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the project area. The proposed improvements will impact five of the twelve delineated wetland complexes that exist within the project area. The impacts would require permits from the appropriate agencies, along with necessary mitigation. The issues of property acquisition and easements, as well as impacts to the wetlands and the associated mitigation, are described in detail in the Report. Estimated costs for the improvements have also been prepared and are included in the Report. The estimated costs include construction activities and associated project costs. However, no costs for property or easement acquisition are included. Such costs are beyond the scope of this Report. Based on this information, estimated costs for the proposed trail improvements and alternative trail connections are included in this Report for consideration. The total estimated cost for new trail Segments 1 through 5 and improvements to existing Segment A, between County Road H and Silver Lake Road/Red Oak Drive, is $1,676,230. It should be noted that this amount includes construction as well as an allowance for associated project costs such as administrative, fiscal, and engineering. However, it does not include any costs for land acquisition or easements. Approximately 30% of the project cost will be provided by Federal funds received through the Federal Transportation Enhancement Program. The remainder of the project cost will be funded by the City, through the use of the existing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Fund. It is not anticipated that any portion of the costs would be assessed against adjacent properties, nor is it anticipated that any funds would need to be borrowed for financing of the project. The City will need to take all factors into account to determine the appropriate location for the trail and site amenities. In addition, careful consideration will need to be made as to which trail connection alternatives will be chosen for implementation. These will include, among other things, the goals of the project and the County Road 10 Corridor Improvement Program, perceived benefits of each connection, impacts to landowners, public input, and sources and availability of financing. It is recommended that the City Council consider this Report, and provide further direction for proceeding with development of the County Road 10 Corridor Improvement Program Trail Segments 1 through 5.