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FINDfNGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS SUBJECT: SIDEWALKS CN EMERALD STREET BETWEEN 2GTH AVENUE AND 28TH AVENUE CONTRACT #93-08] JOB #2844} BAGKGROUND This project was initiated by a petition from property owners and at the request of the Amazon Neighbors Organization in looking at ways to improve safety an Emerald Street. The property owners within the LID supporting the improvement will bear 54 percent of the assessable cost.. Based on the petition the City Engineer initiated the project, as provided for in the Eugene Code 7.1608} on March 19, 1992 and the City Council formed the LID on February 22, 1993. The project has been completed and final assessment costs have been calculated. The assessable cost per lineal foot, which is typically based on the low bid, remains higher than most sidewalk projects. The city is assisting in funding the project, thus lowering the assessable amount to $18.00 per front foot. The high project cost is due primarily to the difficult construction associated with topographic constraints along the east side of the street. The unusual conditions, the safety need for the sidewalk, and the fact that the sidewalk was constructed separately from the street are the primary reasons for the higher costs. Normally a portion of the sidewalk excavation is included as part of constructing the street. PROJECT The project included construction of 3,800 square feet of 4-inch concrete walks, 5-inch driveways, and 115 square feet of wooden retaining wall. ASSESSMENT Under City of Eugene assessment policy and adopted Resolution #4365 for this project, 69 percent of the improvement costs will be distributed to the abutting property owners with the balance financed by the City. Below are the final unit assessable costs. Sidewalks ~25.79Ifront foot without city participation Sidewalks $1 S.OOlfront foot with city participation City Contribution $13,684.16 Costs listed below are based on the engineer's estimate and preliminary costs quoted to property owners at the Local Improvement District hearing following bid opening: Sidewalks $20.201front foot without city participation Sidewalks $18.001front foot with city participation City Contribution $8,000.00 Sidewalks on Emerald Street -Job #2844 Findings and Recommendations -Page 1