Item C: Review of Implementation of Street Bond Measure

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24th Avenue from Jefferson Street to Chambers Street Project Description: This project consisted of reconstruction of 24 Avenue from Jefferson Street to Chambers Street in south Eugene. This work on 24th Avenue was combined with a local gas tax funded project to rehabilitate Jefferson Street from 19th Avenue to 24th Avenue and reconstruct Jefferson Street from 25th Avenue to 28th Avenue. Treatment Methodology: Pavement testing recommended the section from Jefferson Street to Chambers Street needed to be reconstructed due to the poor condition of the street surfacing, which was exhibiting load- related cracking distress in the eastbound lane some cracking distress in the westbound lanes, except extensive cracking distress was observed in both lanes from Polk Street to Chambers Street. Rather than reconstruct this street with conventional methods, it was decided to reconstruct this street using the in -place recycling technique (see Key Terms) with the cement - treated base and then paving with 7 inches of warm mix asphalt pavement. Costs: Total project costs, from all funding sources, are estimated at $942,000. Total Bond Funds Programmed to the Project = $ 622,000 Total Projected /Actual Bond Funds Used = $ 934,000 Difference = $ - 312,000 Prior to budgeting for the bond measure, preliminary testing determined this street could be rehabilitated with a mix of inlay, spot repair reconstruction and partial depth reconstruction. Upon scheduling this project for construction, the street had very quickly deteriorated and full depth reconstruction was recommended based on further testing. While the project costs are higher than originally anticipated when the street repair bond was developed, using the reclamation technique for construction was significantly less expensive than a conventional reconstruction, which was estimated to be approximately $1,222,000. Additional Sources of Funding: Stormwater and wastewater utility funds. Project Photos: 24th Avenue pre- construction 24th Avenue post- construction 2012 SRRP REPORT