Item 3C: Resolution Forming LID for River Avenue

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On May 24, 2006, City and County staff updated the Board of County Commissioner on the status of the project. The report included information that County Counsel and the Eugene City Attorney are in agreement that the previous authorization to assess ten un-incorporated properties within the proposed district boundaries pursuant to Order 05-3-9-5 is valid for the project with the proposed revisions. 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. 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. The project will also develop curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and a storm water drainage system with water quality bioswales and other water quality protection structures. The alternate mode improvements will include 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 proj ect will address the deteriorating roadway, provide for pedestrian safety and alternate transportation modes. Based on the low bid received, the costs listed below are the estimated assessment costs plus contingency. Paving 10-foot (per front foot) Paving 7-foot (per front foot) Sidewalk and drive aprons (per square foot) Direct assessed Stormwater (2 lots) $ 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 The Eugene Code provides that property owners on a major collector street are assessed for a portion of the width of the street based on zoning. Commercial properties are assessed for a ten foot width, residential properties are assessed for seven foot of width. 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, Stormwater SDC and Stormwater 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. LOW INCOME SUBSIDY Ten potential residential property owners were notified of the Low-to-Moderate Income Street Improvement Subsidy program. None of the property owners qualified for the program. PROPOSED PAVING, CURBS AND GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS, AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS ON RIVER AVENUE FORMATION OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Page 2