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EXHIBIT "B" FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS SUBJECT: PROPOSED FINAL ASSESSMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONCRETE ALLEY PAVING, AND CONSTRUCTING WASTEWATER AND STORMW A TER SYSTEMS ON 6TH ALLEY BETWEEN TYLER STREET . AND POLK STREET (JOB #4527) (CONTRACT 2008-28) BACKGROUND The alley between 6th and ih and between Polk and Tyler streets was an unpaved gravel surface alley, with no storm water facilities. The gravel surface was in very poor condition despite frequent property owner grading. The rapid deterioration of the alley surfacing continued to be a problem because of the lack ofa stormwater system and t~e very level grade of the alley. This resulted in frequent standing water, which in turn led to the deterioration of the gravel surface. The wastewater line in the alley was constructed in 1914. The wastewater pipe was in very poor \ condition and was sched':lled for lining or repair in the 2008 wastewater rehabilitation program. The projeGt was initiated as a Poll Petition by the City, in July, 2007. Sufficient property owners . supported the initiation of the project that the City began the design and bidding process. The project costs appeared to increase as design progressed and a review of support was done in February 2008. Property owners who represent 60.8% of the assessable cost within the boundaries of the proposed Local Improvement District (LID) continued to support the project. The City Engineer initiated the preparations of plans and specifications, pursuant to Section 7.160(8) of the Eugene Code, 1971 on March 25,2008. Bids were opened on April 10, 2008 with H & J Construction as the apparent low bidder. The City Council formed the Local Improvement District (LID) for this project on May 12,2008. Construction of the project has been completed,' final actual costs have been tabulated, and final assessment costs have been calculated. The property owners were notified of the proposed assessments and the pending assessment hearing ten (I 0) days prior to the hearing. PROJECT This project replaced the previous wastewater pipe with new pipe, added a storm system including a water quality structure, and resurfaced the alley with Portland Cement Concrete bringing it up to City standards as described in the City Code and the Public Improvement Designs Standar\ls manual. ASSESSMENT Costs were distributed as required by the Eugene Code, section 7.175, and outlined in the Council adopted Hearings Official findings and recommendations and resolution forming the Local Improvement District. PROPOSED FINAL ASSESSMENTS FOR 6TH ALLEY BETWEEN TYLER STREET AND POLK STREET Page I