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Howard R. Green Company Project No. 814130J Feasibility Study Bituminous Street Improvements On 221st Avenue Elk River, Minnesota The street can be paved while maintaining local traffic, so there will be limited disruption during construction. Paved driveway aprons will be placed to minimize any grade changes where driveways meet the street. No changes to the existing ditches or drainage patterns are proposed. EASEMENTS AND PERMITS The right-of-way width for this street is 66 feet and is adequate for these improvements. No work is proposed outside of the right-of-way. No permits from any local or state agencies will be required for this project. NECESSITY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS The street being reviewed in this report is currently a gravel road. The project is necessary to provide the residents of this area with a safe and adequate public transportation system. The project will minimize maintenance cost, provide dust control measures, provide a cleaner neighborhood appearance, reduce traffic noise, decrease wear and tear on vehicles, and increase traffic safety. The project is cost-effective, as it utilizes the existing gravel base and minimizes disruption to the right-of-way and adjacent properties. ESTIMATED PROJECT COST The estimated construction and project cost for the proposed improvements is provided below in Table 1. The project cost includes both construction and overhead costs. In accordance with the City's assessment manual, the overhead costs are estimated as 28% of the total construction cost. The overhead cost includes city administration, engineering design, construction staking and inspection, and fiscal and legal costs. Since this project will not require detailed plans and specifications, the overhead has been reduced to 15%. TABLE 1 221s'r AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS ESTIMATED COST Estimated Total Construction Cost Overhead (15%) TOTAL PROJECT COST $195,000.00 29,300.00 $224,300.00 OSPROJ\814130J~Feasibility Study. doc 2