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MEMORANDUM February 16, 1994 TO: Hearings Official FROM: Les Lyle, City Engineer SUBJECT: SIDEWALKS ON EMERALD STREET BETWEEN 26TH AVENUE AND 28TH AVENUE CONTRACT #93-48} (JOB #2844} BACKGROUND This project was initiated by a petition from property owners and at the request of the Ammon Neighbors Organization in looking at ways to improve safety on Emerald Street. The property owners within the LID supporting the improvement will bear 69 percent of the assessable cost.. Based on the petition the City Engineer initiatedthe 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 cast 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 and 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. Two ~2} property owners have requested to attend the hearing. City staff are working on the questions from the property owners and will have a response for them at the time of the hearing. PROJECT The project included construction of 3,500 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 fins[ unit assessable costs. Sidewalks $25.791frant foot without city participation Sidewalks $18.OOIfront foot with city participation City Contribution $13,684.16