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Other Background Information The project was initiated by irrevocable petitions received by the City in 1989. After Lane County finished its improvements to Santa Clara Avenue in 2003, and in light of construction of the new fire station and the ongoing development in the area, the Eugene City Engineer initiated preparation of plans and specifications on February 20, 2004, pursuant to Section 7.160(8) of the Eugene Code, 1971. Bids were opened on July 1, 2004, with Brown Contracting, Inc. emerging as the low bidder. The property owners were notified of the pending LID hearing ten days prior to the hearing as required by Eugene Code. The LID formation hearing was scheduled for July 19, 2004, to review the bid information, confirm whether the LID should be formed and to identify any special conditions that should be included in the resolution forming the LID. No one requested to be heard, and the hearing was cancelled. The project consists of construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks, associated storm drainage work, conduit for the new fire station and repair of a small area of failed pavement. Timing All necessary steps have been completed as prescribed by the Eugene Code for the initiation and formation of an LID. Delay in the formation of the LID will delay completion of the improvement project. OPTIONS Per Section 7.166(3) of the Eugene Code, the City Council can take the following actions: 1. Adopt the resolution forming the LID 2. Substantially modify the improvements, rebidding if necessary, and then conduct a hearing on the modified improvements. 3. Delay the approval not more than 15 days. 4. Abandon the improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Findings and Recommendations of the Hearings Official and adoption of the resolution forming the Local Improvement District as described. The bids received are comparable to projects of similar size and scope and formation of the LID will be consistent with council-adopted policy. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the Hearings Official's Findings and Recommendations of July 26, 2004. Move to adopt a resolution forming a Local Improvement District for constructing sidewalks, curbs, gutters, conduit, stormwater drainage system on Santa Clara Avenue from River Road to approximately 600 feet west. L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040809\S0408092C.doc