6.1. SR 05-18-2009 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I. INTRODUCTION On May 4, 2009 the City Council adopted Resolution 09-18 ordering the feasibility study for the Norfolk, Morton, Lowell, and King Avenues Area Street Rehabilitation Project. The area to be included in the project includes all streets south of Main Street between and including King Avenue and Norfolk Avenue as shown in Exhibit 1. The Norfolk, Morton, Lowell, and King Avenues Area Street Rehabilitation Project. includes pavement reclamation, reconstruction of most sidewalks, concrete curb and gutter repair and minor storm sewer, and watermain work. The streets included within the project are listed below: Affected Streets Name From To Method Kin Avenue Main Street South End Reclamation Lowell Avenue Main Street An el Avenue Reclamation Lookout Place Lowell Avenue West End Reclamation An el Avenue Lowell Avenue Morton Avenue Reclamation Morton Avenue Main Street South End Reclamation Manor Place Norfolk Avenue Morton Avenue Reclamation Norfolk Avenue Main Street Manor Place Reclamation Nile Place Norfolk Avenue West End Reclamation II. PROJECT SCOPE The purpose of this study is to analyze the necessity for improvement of the proposed streets included in the Norfolk, Morton, Lowell, and King Avenues Area Street Rehabilitation Project. In addition, the existing sanitary sewer, water, and storm sewer systems will be evaluated to determine the necessity for improvements. The study will discuss the existing conditions, proposed improvements, estimated construction costs, and overhead costs which include city administration, engineering, fiscal, and legal expenses. Past City practices with similar types of projects will be used as a guideline to discuss financing methods for the proposed improvements. III. NECESSITY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS The improvements proposed in this study are necessary for a number of reasons. The reclamation of the streets is acost-effective means of continuing the City's proactive street efforts and ensuring an adequate means of transportation for local residents. The proposed improvements will provide a project large enough to ensure a competitive bidding environment and therefore will be cost-effective. Based on the information contained within this report, the proposed improvements are necessary, cost-effective, and feasible from an engineering standpoint.