Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Department of Public Works
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TO: |
David L. Corliss, Diane Stoddard, Cynthia Boecker |
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FROM: |
Chuck Soules |
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CC: |
John Miller, Toni Wheeler, Shoeb Uddin, Scott McCullough, Jonathan Douglas |
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Date: |
November 18, 2008 |
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RE: |
Maximum Assessment Hearing Bauer Farm, Project No. PW0824(BD) Turn Lane on 6th Street; Improvements on Wakarusa Drive November 25, 2008 Regular Agenda Item |
Please include the following item on the City Commission regular agenda for consideration at the November 25, 2008 meeting:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The improvements will consist of a right-turn lane along westbound 6th Street, and a turn lane and median improvements along northbound Wakarusa Drive for the Bauer Farm development at the northeast corner of 6th and Wakarusa.
PROJECT HISTORY:
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August 4, 2008 |
Final Plat approved by City Commission |
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September 15, 2008 |
Petition received for improvements |
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October 14, 2008 |
City Commission approved Resolution 6806 setting out the findings and determinations of the Governing Body |
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October 23, 2008 |
KDOT Permit submitted |
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November 25, 2008 |
Maximum Assessment Hearing |
PROJECT STATUS:
Plans for the improvements have been reviewed by the City, and a highway permit has been submitted to KDOT. The development is eager to proceed and have started internal site improvements.
On October 14, 2008 the City Commission approved Resolution 6806 setting out the findings and determinations that the project is feasible, and directing the improvements to proceed. The Commission approved waiving the requirement for the development to submit 25% of estimated costs to the City. Additionally, the City Commission, at the development’s request, waived the City’s bid procedures for public improvements allowing the development to secure their own bids.
The City has reviewed the plans and will inspect the project. The development has been very good to work with and have incorporated concrete pavement and energy efficient street/pedestrian lighting into the plans (LED).
BENEFIT DISTRICT:
Improvements: Right turn lane along westbound West 6th Street, and a turn lane and median improvements along northbound Wakarusa Drive.
Estimated Cost: $800,000
Proposed Benefit District to be Assessed: See attached map
Method of Assessment: Square footage
Apportionment of costs: 100% of the cost of the improvements shall be paid by the benefit district; 0% by the City at large.
Action Requested: Open public hearing and, pending comments, approve Ordinance 8352 establishing the maximum assessments for this project.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles F. Soules
Director of Public Works
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Attachments: Petition