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B EUGENE HEARINGS UFFICIAL FINDINGS AND RECGMMENDATIGNS SUBJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS AND ACCESS RAMPS IN 24 VARIOUS LOCATIONS (CONTRACT #97-18) (JOB #3411) BACIiGRUUND In 1993, the Eugene City Council adopted the Transportation Rule Implementation Project STRIP} code amendments to comply with a newly established Statewide transportatian Goal 12. Goal 12 was designed to reduce reliance on the automobile; increase opportunities for the use of bicycles, transit, and walking; and create a more balanced transportation system with a greater range of transportation options. Also, in 1993, in response to TRIP and Goal 12, the Eugene City Council adopted an update of its sidewalk program "Eugene Sidewalk Program 1993". The plan identified a Z4-year program that would result in construction of most of the missing segments of sidewalks on improved streets within the city limits that meet specific criteria. The City Council approved an initial three-year program to construct the high-priority areas first, beginning in 1994. an March 6,1995, the City Council passed a Resolution authorizing implementation of design, acquisition and bidding of the final two years of the three-year program. This project represents the final Local Improvement District for the tn~t~al program. The Local Improvement District (LID} was formed on September $,1997 and the prope~~ty owners will bear 2$ percent of the project cost. The project has been completed, and final assessment costs have been calculated. City staff received one phone call from a property owner ~Mr. James Trench, manager of J.C. Penny Company}. Staff addressed his questions regarding the sidewalk program and ownership of the parcel that is being assessed Tax Lot o 1$0$, Assessor's Map 17-~3-19-3~}. Mr. Trench was provided with all letters that were sent to property owners within the LID and to this property. PROJECT The project included construction of sidewalks for $ properties on the fallowing streets: 1. Goodpasture Island Road 4, lOt~ Avenue ~. 4or~ Avenue East 5. Jacobs Drive 3. Royal Avenue 6. Augusta Street Access ramps were constructed at various intersections. ASSESSMENT The City will finance the nonassessable cost the sidewalk width greater than five feet and pedestrian ramping for residential zoned properties} and for access ramps. Under City of Eugene assessment policy, ~8 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 casts. 4" Concrete Sidewalk $ 6.151Sq. Ft. 5"Concrete Sidewalk $ 6.471Sq. Ft.