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If the resolution to form a LID is approved by the City Council, the improvement project is expected to commence this construction season and property owners will not be assessed until after the completion of the project, anticipated to be fall 2005. Following the levying of assessments, ten-year financing through the City of Eugene will be available for owners of properties being assessed for this local improvement. All necessary steps have been completed as prescribed by the Eugene Code for the initiation and formation of an LID. RELATED CITY POLICIES Improvement to River Avenue from 200 feet east of River Road to 100 feet west of Beltline Highway addresses the City Council goal of Safe Community by improving street safety for the current and future pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular needs along River Avenue. OPTIONS Per Section 7.166(3) of the Eugene Code, the City Council can take the following actions on April 20, 2005: 1. Adopt the resolution forming the LID 2. Substantially modify the improvements, re-bidding if necessary, and then conduct a hearing on the modified improvements. 3. Delay the approval not more than 15 days. 4. Abandon the improvements. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends adoption of the minutes of the Hearings Official and adoption of the resolution forming the Local Improvement District as described. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt the Hearings Official minutes of June 28, 2004. Move to adopt Resolution 4831 forming a Local Improvement District for paving and constructing sidewalks, curbs, gutters, pedestrian medians, street lights, and stormwater drainage on River Avenue from 200 feet east of River Road to 100 feet west of Beltline Highway. ATTACHMENTS A. Resolution B. Schematic Drawing of Improvements C. Additional Testimony D. Staff Responses to Questions by Council L:\CMO\2005 Council Agendas\M050420\S050420B.doc