CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM

Department:	Public Works		Commission Meeting Date:  May 1, 2018
Staff Contact:	Charles F. Soules, Director of Public Works
Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:
· Provide direction to staff on the formation of the benefit district for Queens Road and the signalization of the intersection of 6^th Street and Queens Road.  Direct staff to begin annexation of 1677 E 1000 Road.
Executive Summary:		On June 6, 2017, the City Commission held a public hearing on the formation of a benefit district for the construction of Queens Road from 6^th Street to Eisenhower Drive, and intersection improvements to 6^th Street and Queens Road.  After much public input the Commission referred the item back to staff for further evaluation on the assessment method and funding options.  Attached is the staff’s report. The property at 1677 E 1000 Road (on the west side of Queens and north side of the LINKS development) is outside the city limits but within the project limits.  The City may unilaterally annex properties adjacent to the city limits per Kansas Statute 12-520.  The property will benefit from the improvements and therefore staff recommends annexation of 1677 E 1000 Road.  Staff recommends proceeding with the formation of the benefit districts, the method of assessment to be based on participating properties’ square footage and with the City at Large paying for the additional street width for bike lanes and additional width for the multiuse path.
Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor		Safe, Healthy, and Welcoming Neighborhoods Innovative Infrastructure and Asset Management Core Services
Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):		These projects are included in the 2018 CIP. The project costs are estimated as follows: - Queens Road, CIP# PW17E4, estimated cost $4.85 million with City share of approximately $350,000 - Queens Road and 6th Street intersection, CIP# PW17E10, estimated cost $450,000
Attachments:		Staff’s report Benefit District Map

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