6.0. & 8.0. PRSR 04-07-1993 - Laserfiche WebLink

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• Of this total cost, the City of Elk River would contribute labor, equipment and money in the following amounts : Cleaning and grubbing $ 2,500 Fine Grading 5,675 Install Class 5 20,000 Install Bituminous 15,000 Install Class-2 16,400 Total $ 59,575 The City requests a grant of $114,750 or 66 percent of the project cost, and agrees to furnish 34% of the project cost by doing a major portion of the construction with City labor and equipment. The railway corridor is currently owned by the City and the City staff is certain that the trail construction could be completed by the fall of 1994 . 3 . Projects for which the proposer assures it will operate and maintain the property and facility for the useful life of the improvement. • Maintenance for this trail system include costs for sweeping, trail side mowing, herbicides, sign repairs, and an asphalt sealcoat every seven years. The inclusion of the sealcoat costs on an annual basis would amount to an annual expense of $4,500 . The 1993 park budget is $74,300 so this increase would amount to about six percent. The City of Elk River has experienced a five percent per year populations growth and a five percent per year increase in the park budget. The City's commitment to parks is evident in the maintenance of our present park system. 4 . Project submitted by cities over 5,000 population. The City of Elk River has a population of 11,000 and has worked with MnDOT division of state aid on many projects . 5 . Projects with an estimated cost of at least $50,000. The proposed improvement of a railway corridor to a pedestrian/bike pathway would cost an estimated $174,325 with the City providing $59,575 so the requested grant amount would be $114,750. 6 . Projects with a demonstrated relationship to transportation. • In 1991, the City of Elk River completed a Master Park Plan that envisions a community wide trail system that could link up to neighboring communities in the future.