Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Department of Public Works
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TO: |
David L. Corliss, Cynthia Boecker |
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FROM: |
Chuck Soules |
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CC: |
Dena Mezger, Shoeb Uddin, John Miller, Scott Wagner |
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Date: |
September 18, 2007 |
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RE: |
Stoneridge Drive, 6th Street to Silverstone Drive Street, Storm Sewer, Waterline Improvements Project No. 15-CP3-406(BD) Establish Maximum Assessments September 25, 2007 Regular Agenda Item |
Please include the following item on the City Commission regular agenda for consideration at the September 25, 2007 meeting:
Project Description/Details: The project includes the construction of Stoneridge Drive from 6th Street south to Silverstone Drive, a right-turn lane from 6th Street south onto Stoneridge, sidewalks, a landscaped island at the south end, stormwater and waterline improvements. The signalization is included in the benefit district but will be constructed with Stoneridge north of 6th Street.
Project History:
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January 24, 2007 |
met with neighbors; agreed to attached plan, |
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February 6, 2007 |
held public hearing, |
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March 6, 2007 |
approved Resolution 6701, |
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September 11, 2007 |
received construction bids, |
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September 18, 2007 |
award construction bid to R. D. Johnson, Inc., |
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September 25, 2007 |
consider maximum assessment ordinance. |
Project Status:
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ú project is ready to begin, |
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ú project completion is by/before Thanksgiving, |
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ú the city has received all right-of-way. |
Project Funding: This is a benefit district. The Collister property assessment will be deferred until the property develops or a maximum of 15 years. The city is participating $50,000 for the additional width at the intersection.
Action Requested: Open public hearing and, pending comments and City Commission discussion, approve Ordinance 8136 establishing the maximum assessments for the construction of Stoneridge Drive from 6th Street south approximately 630 feet.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles F. Soules, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Attachment: Ordinance 8136