Item 3C: Resolution Forming LID for River Avenue

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Bids were opened on May 25, 2006, with Delta Construction dba Delta Concrete as the apparent low bidder. The property owners were notified of the pending LID hearing ten (10) days prior to the hearing as required by Eugene Code. The LID formation hearing on June 7, 2006, is to review the bid information, confirm whether the LID should be formed and to identify any special conditions that should be included in the resolution forming the LID. CORRESPONDENCE Since the mailing of the Notice of Proposed LID, City staff received one phone call from Rob Handy a representive from the River Road Community Organization. None of the property owners have indicated they will be attending the hearings as of noon, June 6, 2006. No written correspondence has been received. PROJECT The street improvements will consist of 34 to 44-foot wide paving. The improvements will include westbound and eastbound travel lanes with a continuous two way left turn lane, curb and gutters, sidewalks, and storm water drainage system with water quality bioswales and water quality structure, on street bike-lanes for the westerly 1300 feet and a multi-use path along the south side of the road for the easterly 3100 feet. The project will address the deteriorating roadway, provide for pedestrian safety and alternate modes. ASSESSMENTS Costs listed below are the estimated assessment costs calculated from the low bid. The calculations are consistent with adopted Council policy. A 10% contingency has been included in the estimated costs. . Paving 10-foot (per front foot) Paving 7-foot (per front foot) Sidewalk and drive aprons (per square foot) Direct assessed Stormwater (21ots) $ 122.78 $ 91.38 $ 6.48 $4,958.38 Total Assessable Cost Total City Cost Total Project Cost $1,236,289.69 $2,053,097.94 $3,289,387.63 Per Eugene Code, property owners on a major collector street are assessed for a portion of the width of the street based on zoning. The City pays for the remaining street and non-assessable storm drainage costs. The non- assessable City share for this project will be funded from Transportation SDC and Stormwater SDC and Utility Funds. Additionally the total assessable costs include the MWMC assessment for the treatment plant property and the Federal Post Office. Assessment financing, a 10-year payment plan through the City, is available to all property owners within the improvement district as identified by Eugene Code, Chapter 7. LOW INCOME SUBSIDY Ten potential residential property owners were notified of the Low-to-Moderate Income Street Improvement Subsidy program. The subsidy program is available to property owners who occupy a single family dwelling or duplex and meet other program criteria. Owners were sent fact sheets which describe the household size and income levels for the subsidy program which is based on the current Lane County Median Family Income. Property owners were given until May 26, 2006 to return their application forms to determine eligibility. Of the 10 property owners none of the owners qualify for the program.