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INTRODUCTION This Feasibility Report prepared by Bolton & Menk, Inc., as authorized by the Windsor Park 31d Addition Home Owners Association, provides an initial analysis of the feasibility, cost- effectiveness and necessity of the proposed infrastructure improvements. The improvement costs are anticipated to be assessed to benefiting property owners. Public assessments applied to the properties described in this report are subject to the requirements of Minnesota State Statute, Chapter 429 (MS 429). This Feasibility Report is required by the MS 429 Statute and is the first step in the special assessment process. BACKGROUND A. SCOPE This report addresses the feasibility of connecting the Windsor Park 31d Addition low pressure sewer system to the force main that will be run along the Great Northern Trail (GNT). Additionally, this report evaluates the feasibility to provide service to the surrounding area and what improvements would be required to provide the additional service capacity. Included in this report is a description of the proposed improvements along with estimated project costs. The specific objectives of this report are to: • Evaluate the feasibility of the project. • Determine the necessary infrastructure improvements. • Prepare cost estimates for the proposed improvements. • Create a preliminary assessment roll following City assessment policy. B. MS 429 PROCESS & PROJECT SCHEDULE As mentioned above, infrastructure improvements financed through the assessment of benefiting property owners are regulated by Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429 (MS 429). The process prescribed by MS Chapter 429 along with the proposed project schedule is described below. The benefited parties must submit a petition for the proposed improvements to the City Council or the improvement process must be authorized by the City Council without a petition. After the City Council considers this Feasibility Report, the Council may pass a Resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement, as well as a Resolution Ordering Preparation of Plans to indicate its plan to continue the process. Estimated date: August 3, 2020 A public hearing on the proposed improvements is held. After the improvement hearing the Council may pass a Resolution Authorizing the Improvement. After the City Council authorizes the improvement, it may pass a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering an Advertisement for Bids. Estimated date: September 8, 2020 The advertisement for bids must be published in the official local newspaper and trade publication such as the "Construction Bulletin" at least three weeks prior to the bid opening date. Estimated bid opening date: September 30, 2020 If the City Council wishes to continue with the improvements after consideration of bids, the City Council may pass a Resolution Calling for an Assessment Hearing. 2 weeks notice for this hearing needs to be published in the local paper and mailed to those assessed. Estimated date: October 5, 2020 Prepared by: Bolton & Menk, Inc. Windsor Park 3rd Addition — Sewer Connection I R16.120038 Page 1