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06-599CITY OF ST. PAIIL F=NAL ORDER COUNCIL FILE NO. � ti' - � �� SY � � �� 7 J � — Eile No. 19027 Voting Ward 5 In the Matter of constructing a new concrete curb and sidewalk and a new above standard twin globe lantern street lighting system on Rice Street from Sycamore Street to Front Avenue. also, In the Matter of the Operation Costs of the Above Standard Street Lighting System for 2006 for the above project (File No. 190270P). under Preliminary Order approved The Council of the City of Saint Paul has conducted a public hearing upon the above improvement, due notice thereof having been given as prescribed by the City Charter; and WHEREAS, The Council has heard all persons, objections and recommendations pertaining to said proposed improvement and has fully considered the same; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Saint Pau1 does hereby order that the above-described improvement be made, and the proper City officers are hereby directed and authorized to proceed with the improvement; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon the completion of said improvement, the proper City officers shall calculate all expenses incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Charter. Adopted by the Council: Date: ��'G%y S�?O/llo 7 Certified Passed by the Council Secretary By _.�I•�.s�iz , 1l�� Mayor t%�o J��i d` � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � o� as 6 ��e'�� / � Departrnenf/officelcouncil: Date Initiated: Pw -�b�;�W� ,�-�,Y� Green Sheet NO: 3030145 r� Contad Person & Phone: 4anie! Naak 2E6-ED84 Must Be on Council Agenda 07JUN-06 ContractType: OT-07HER (DOESNT FfTANY CATEGORI� 1 u c� � a 'ei's 1 2 ih er oo e �� Assign Number For Routing Order Tatal # of Sign Page _( Clip All Locations for Signature) Action Requested: Set date of Public Hearing for Rlce Street Streetscape from Sycamore to Front. File No. ] 9027 ltlations: Appro�e (A) or H Plamit�g Commission CIB Committee CiHI Serice Commission Must Mswer the Following Questions: t. Has this person/firm e�erwnrked undera contrect forthis departmerR? Yes No 2. Has this persoNfirm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this persoNfirtn possess a skitl rwt normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportuniry (Who, What, When, Where, Why): � Rice Street is an aging commercial conidor with older sidewallcs and highway type street lighting. Replacement of sidewalks an< installa[ion of lanfem-sryle streei lighting will greatly improve the sh'eetscape on Rice Sireet, which is the main pedestrian corzidor on the North End. This project will also support the building unprovements made by local businesses as part of the Rice Street Commercial Corridor Revitalization Pxogram. The project will be consfructed in two phases. Phase I from Sycamore to Front will be constructed v 2006, and Phase II from Front to Maryland, �vill be constcucted in 2007. AdvanWpeslfApproved: General improvement of the pub]ic right-of-way will enhance and add quality to the neighborhood. The ne«�ly rebuilt sidewalk improve walk ability of the area. Twin globe lantem-style lighting wild enhance neighborhood safety and aesthetics. Disadvantages If Approved: Nomial probiems associated wi[h cons.tmction such as noise, dust, and general dissmption wi11 occur. Dfsadvantages If NotApproved: To do nothing would be inconsistent with the City's commitment to improve existing older facilities and against the wishes of the Rice Street Business Community. i<vnouncor $�50,000 Transaction: Fund'mp Source: Assessments Financiaiinformation: $tarGrant (Explain) 06 Street Improvement Bond Cost/RevenueBudgeted: Y Activity Number. �'k: r � • . _ . �. i: ��. May 18, 2006 1: �3 AM Page 1 �� DRAFT SUMMARY OF ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS Rice Street Streetscape City Project No. 06-P-1296 Report Prepared 5-17-06 Public Hearing -- PROJECT This project is to improve Rice Street from Sycamore to Front, by constructing new concrete curb and walk, and a new twin globe lantern style street lighting system. Rice Street is an aging commercial corridor with older sidewalks and highway type street lighting. Replacement of sidewalks and instalfation of lantern style street lighting witl greatly improve the streetscape on Rice Street, which is the main pedestrian corridor on the North End. This project will also support the building improvements made by local businesses as part of the Rice Street Commercial Corridor Revitalization Program. The project will be constructed in two phases. Phase I— Sycamore to Front will be constructed in 2006 and Phase II — Front to Maryland will be constructed in 2007. EX{STING CONDITIONS The existing sidewalks are in poor condition and the street lighting is unattractive. PROPOSEDIMPROVEMENTS It is proposed to improve Rice Street from Sycamore to Front by constructing new concrete curb and walk, and a new lantern style street lighting system. The width of the sidewalk will not change. The lantern style street lighting system will be twin globe which is above standard, Special assessments will be required for the additional cost of the street lighting system far construction and yearly maintenance. ALTERNATES To do nothing would be inconsistent with the City's commitment to improve the existing condition of the sidewalk and street lighting. POSITIVE BENEFITS General improvement of the public right-of-way will enhance and add quality to the neighborhood. The newly rebuilt sidewalk will improve walk ability of the area. Twin globe lantern style lighting w+ll enhance neighborhood safety and esthetics. ADVERSE EFFECTS Normal problems associated with construction such as noise, dust, reduced access to O�'S�� businesses, and general disruption will be present. TIME SCHEDULE The project will begin in the summer of 2006 and will be completed by the fall of 2006. There will be further restrictions on the amount of time work is done on individual blocks. COST ESTIMATE Gonstruction Engineering Miscellaneous PROJECT TOTAL $ 531,000 $ 159,000 $ 60,000 $ 750,000 ESTIMATED FINANCING 06 Street {mprovement Bonds STAR Grant Assessments $ $ $ 338,000 200,000 212,000 PROJECT TOTAL The assessment rates for this project are: 750,000 Residential Property The above standard lighting assessment will be $4.18 per front foot. The sidewalk assessment will be $9.75 per front foot. The annual operation and maintenance cost for above standard lighting wifl be $0.30 per fineal foot. Commercial Property The above standard lighting assessment will be $20.90 per front foot. The sidewalk assessment wil{ be $48.76 per front foot. The annual operation and maintenance cost for above standard lighting will be $1.50 per lineal foot. V �� SOURCE OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information, contact the Project Engineer, Dan Haak, at 266-6084. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION The Department of Public Works fieels that this is a necessary and worthwhile project, and the Engineering Recommendation is for approval of the project and financing. RespectFully submitted, Dan Haak Public Works i � Z Z Q � Z � �. �-......�. � nr�. S\� 1 C9 � J � m Q � I� U � � i a z F- � rc ° o w �•--! t �J �� Z� � � 3 m i NE� a SD MARYLAND AVE � �� --J � � tC:.��..%:� �� L�' � SCK lP 7 � � � � �'� y W 6ERANfUM pyE � �___.�.E I �W� � �JEiSQ� IN� � � � �AVE� � �� i < a L�Q❑a�Dy�� '� � J N W. MAGNOLIA_AVE � � °° w.- -' cooK . _... �----� �—ave� � J � u t�.� ❑�� r� WJRHHNS TON'P� � � �� I �❑ HA7CH � ��LJLJm�aJ �Z��3 � O W O m � �..__ST—. 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