Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Department of Public Works
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TO: |
David L. Corliss, Debbie Van Saun |
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FROM: |
Chuck Soules |
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CC: |
Toni Wheeler, John Miller, Scott Wagner |
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Date: |
March 15, 2007 |
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RE: |
March 27, 2007 Agenda Item Williamsburg Place/Williamsburg Court Public Hearing |
Please include the following item on the City Commission regular agenda for consideration at the March 27, 2007 meeting:
Conduct a public hearing on the feasibility of creating a benefit district for Williamsburg Court and Williamsburg Place for maintenance work, including curb and gutter replacement and mill and overlay work.
Project Description/History. Williamsburg Court and Williamsburg Place are private streets. The city was approached by the Homeowners Association for assistance in providing street repairs and curb and gutter replacement. The homeowners in the area have provided the City with access easements which will allow the city to do the above described work.
On January 23, 2007 the City Commission authorized staff to proceed with this project.
To provide the neighborhood with the best pricing, the city will bid and contract the work along with our annual contracted summer maintenance program. City staff will inspect the work and charge the benefit district appropriate costs.
Project Details. The project will include curb and gutter replacement, mill and overlay, and base repairs where necessary.
Project Funding. All property owners have signed agreements to establish a benefit district and share equally in the costs for the project. The project cost will be financed 100% through the benefit district, including inspection and financing costs (0% city).
Action Request. Open public hearing and, pending public comment, approve Resolution 6710 setting out the findings and determinations of the governing body establishing the benefit district, and directing the construction of public improvements to be completed.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles F. Soules, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Attachment: Resolution 6710