Item 5: Ordinance Levying Assessments for West University Alleys

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Costs were distributed per Eugene Code 7.175, and as outlined in the Council adopted Hearings Official findings and recommendations, and the resolution forming the LID. Per Eugene Code, the assessable cost for each alley is calculated and then one half of the assessable costs are apportioned to the properties based on their front footage abutting the alleys, and one half of the assessable cost are apportioned to the properties based on the area of the properties within 160 feet of the alley, as measured at right angles from the front footage of the parcel. The assessments were calculated separately for each alley based on the existing uses and zoning of the property within each alley. The assessable front foot costs were calculated based on the existing use of the parcels and the assessable area costs were calculated based on the permissible use of the parcels under the zoning of the City. Weighting factors were applied to the front footage and area of each property per the use and zoning of the property as prescribed in Eugene Code and as listed below: Single family dwelling or duplex Other residential Commercial or General Office Industrial Other 1.0 3.0 10.0 10.0 1.0-10.0* * According to the most intensive use of the parcel most comparable to the use listed above as determined by the city engineer. Costs listed below are the estimated costs calculated at the time of the formation of the LID. Total Assessable Cost Total City Cost $1,670,779 $ 3,670 Total Project Cost $1,674,449 Below are the final costs based on actual project costs: Total Assessable Cost Non-assessable City Cost $1,788,602 $ 63,720 Total Project Cost $1,852,322 The total assessable cost for each alley and the weighted front foot and weighted area cost for each alley are shown in Attachment D. The non-assessable City share for this project is funded from Transportation Utility Fund, Stormwater Utility Fund and Wastewater Utility Fund in the amount of$63,720. The Transportation Utility Fund portion is $24,961 and included repair of several existing alley driveways and street pavement preservation work. The Stormwater Utility Fund amount is $18,453 and included repair of existing stormwater systems. The work funded by the Wastewater Utility Fund cost $20,306 and included repair to existing wastewater systems. The final project costs were higher than estimated. This was due to higher staff costs than expected for engineering and public involvement. Also, there were additional construction costs for overexcavation to stabilize the base prior to paving, extra tree preservation work, unexpected underground utility conflicts and additional repair work to existing pavements, the storm drain system and the wastewater system. Following mailing of assessment notices, staff received new information from property owners that indicate the assessments for four properties should be adjusted. The new information, the original final assessment amount, the recommended adjustments and adjusted final assessment amounts are as follows: