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Resolution No. 2220 - Transmitting to Boundary Commission recommendation to annex area bordered on the north and east by existing City limits, - on the west by easterly right-of-way of Delta Highway, on the south by southernmost properties that can be served by extension of the present sewer system, was submitted. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood to adopt the resolution, and that the Council ask Lane County Commissioners to consider granting a "hold harmless" privilege with regard to construction of temporary sidewalks in the Willagillespie area; i.e., if the County adopts the policy to construct ~emporary sidewalks in the area, any area annexed to the City between now and the time of adoption of such a policy will also receive the benefit of temporary sidewalk construction. In making the motion Mr. Williams expressed sympathy with those people objecting to the annexation in view of their having to meet the anticipated financial obligation without being able to make the decision. However, he added, there is no doubt that the area sooner or later would become a part of the City because of the evidence of failing septic tank systems and probability of annexation under health hazard laws. If annexation is postponed until accomplished in that fashion, anticipated sewer construction would be more costly in view of the present 8 to 10% annual increase in construction costs. Mr. Williams said that annexation seemed the only sensible decision to make when looking at a trade-off of costs against an outbreak of hepatitis. . Councilman Hershner asked for clarification of the motion with regard to the words "hold harmless," which sewer system is available to the area, and whether the staff has any figures with regard to costs involved for sewers which would be paid by tax- payers of th~ City generally. Mr. Williams explained his understanding of the words "hold harmless" as used by Mr. Tollenaar in making the request (see motion). Public Works Director said the sewers would be extended from the north and would run almost directly through the center of the area under consideration. His estimate of cost to the City, based on 1972 construction prices, was $46,546 compared to $96,744 to be assessed against abutting properties. Councilman McDonald asked for definition of "temporary" sidewalks. Public Works Director answered that it is assumed asphalt walks or some other hard surface walks would be constructed rather than gravel to accommodate bicycles as well as pedestrians. He added that the City itself does not construct temporary walks. Councilman Keller said there seemed to be few alternatives to annexation in coping with, the sanitation problem, and that it seemed wise to go ahead with the hope that costscn~~wo~ld be considerably less than at some future time. r Vote was taken on the m~tion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. Short recess was taken. .- C. Bids 1. Cutting planter holes in Coburg Road median strip - Parks Department Opened August 15, 1973. I Wildish Construction Company $ 3,500.00 Devereaux & Pratt 4,900.00 Empire Concrete Cutting (Bid sawing only at $1.00 per linear foot) Office Estimate 4,200.00 Finance Director reviewed bids and explained that the work would permit beautifi- cation of the area between Coburg Road Bridge and 1-105 overpass, to be accom- plished with Federal grant funds. Award of contract to Wildish was recommended. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood to award contract to the low bidder, Wildish Construction Company, on their bid price of $3,500.00. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye. . 2. Improvement of A-3 Channel (Lower Amazon/Flat Creek) - Public Works Department Opened September 17, 1973. Sta.llO+4 to Sta. 229+60 (364) Contract Cost Cost to SCS Willamette Quarries, Inc. $ 229,517.80 $ 229,517.80 Harry Claterbos Company 248,356.00 Jack R. Stephens & William G. Rasor 256,211. 32 Durbin Construction Company 259,095.00 Ray Pudwill Construction 289,996.00 Salem Sand & Gravel Company 304,058.20 Dan D. Allsup Contractor, Inc. 321,648.68 "2..~3 9/24/73 - 5 ,