5.4. SR 05-03-2010 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I. INTRODUCTION On April 19, 2010 the City Council adopted Resolution 10-14 ordering the feasibility study for the Main Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project. The area to be included in the project includes Main Street from Orono Road west to Lowell Avenue as shown in Exhibit 1. The Main Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project includes pavement reclamation and replacement, repair of small quantities of sidewalk, concrete curb, and pedestrian curb ramps. The street sections include all of Main Street east from Orono Road to Lowell Avenue. II. PROJECT SCOPE The purpose of this study is to analyze the necessity for improvement of Main Street from Orono Road to Lowell Avenue. 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 Main Street is acost-effective means of continuing the City's proactive street improvement efforts and ensuring an adequate means of transportation for local residents. The condition of the existing pavement also warrants improvement to the structural aspects of the street section and the surtace. 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. IV. EXISTING CONDITIONS Street The existing street, sidewalks, concrete curb, and pedestrian curb ramps have been inspected to determine their condition. From the field inspections, it has been determined that a vast majority of the existing concrete curb and sidewalk are in satisfactory condition and will not need to be replaced. Below is a table summarizing the existing street conditions including information regarding street length, width, curb & gutter, and sidewalk.