Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works

 

TO:

David L. Corliss

FROM:

Chuck Soules

CC:

Diane Stoddard, Cynthia Wagner, Jonathan Douglass, Toni Wheeler, Philip Ciesielski

Date:

November  2,  2011 – Updated 11/08/11

RE:

Fairfield East Addition No. 1, Exchange Place and Fairfield Street Street, Storm Sewer, Waterline Improvements  (PW0915)

Sanitary Sewer (09S003), Lift Station (09S004)

FINAL_MAXIMUM ASSESSMENTS

November 8, 2011 Agenda Item

 

Project History:

July 7, 2009

City received a petition for street, water and sanitary sewer improvements

July 14, 2009

City approves Resolution 6842 and Resolution 6843 setting out the findings and determination of the Governing Body and ordering the improvements

September 1, 2009

City received bids for improvements

 

Project StatusThe project included the construction of Fairfield and Exchange streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, water main, sanitary sewer, and a lift station.  The projects are complete.

 

Benefit District:    All costs (100%) are being paid for by the benefit district.  The benefit district includes all property in the Fairfield East Addition (map attached).  Property owners have 30 days from the publication of the ordinance to pay the assessment in full or the costs will be collected over ten (10) 20 years with property taxes.

 

Action Requested:

Open public hearing and, pending comments, approve Ordinance 8679 and Ordinance 8680 levying the assessments for the costs of the improvements for Fairfield East Addition No. 1.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Charles F. Soules, P.E.

Director of Public Works

 

CFS/je

 

Attachments:  Benefit District Map

                   Final Cost Spreadsheets – street/sewer

                   Ordinance No. 8679

                   Ordinance No. 8680