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09-1360l7 CITY OF ST. PAUL PRELIMINARY ORDER COUNCIL FILE NO. 09-1360 g ��� File No. 19083 Voting Ward 2 Green Sheet No. 3091256 In the Matter of improving the azea referred to as the CENTRAL CORRIDOR LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT Project, by constructing a new above-standazd single globe style lighting system and new streetscape improvements, including boulevazd and sidewalk pavers, trees with structural soil and irrigation, upgraded overhead contact system poles, and enhancements at Fourth Street and Cedar Street, and doing all other necessary work to complete said project. (File No. 19083) Also, lead water services in the right-of-way will be replaced. Also, the construction of and(or repair of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and/or water service connections will be made at the request of the property owners. (File No. 19083C) Also, In the Matter of the Operation Costs for the Above Standard Street Lighting System as mentioned in the above project (File No. 19083M). The streets to be improved are: FOURTH STREET - Mianesota Street to Jackson Street CEDAR STREET - Fifrh Street to Eleventh Street The Council of the City of Saint Paul having received the report of the Mayor upon the above improvement, and having considered said report, hereby resolves: 1. That the said report and the same is hereby approve with no alternatives, and that the esUmated cost thereof is $3,000,000.00, financed by Capital Improvement Bonds, STAR funds, tax-increment funds, assessments and other city funds. 2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 6th dav of January, 2010, at 530 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul. 3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Char[er, stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimated. 09-1360 File No. 19083 Green Sheet No. 3091256 PAGE 2 Yeas Na s Absent Bostrom �/ Carter Harris ,i Helgen , Lantry ,i Stark � Thune r / Adopted by Cowicil: Date /�� � f Adoprion Certified by Council Secretary By� i�/" //i,�s��/��i.i�S�f� Approved by May : Date � 2� Z 2/� 5 B Y� �c�:..t.,o.i �� ,,.o. � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green ��eet � oe oa�����d_ Green Sheet NO: 3091256 FS — Financial Serviceg - 10 DEC 2009 � Contact Person 8 Phone: ����t Sent To Person In�� UDaM� Bnce Enpelbrekt � � �n9n�iaj scrvices Brnce Eueelbreid u�s1_� 266-8854 1 omca - Comc� Assign 2 Cleric C5 Clerk Must Be on Council Agenda 6y (Date): Num6er 16-DEC-09 For Routing Dot. Type: OTHER (DOESNT FIT ANY - Order CATEGORI� E-0ocumeM Required: N . Doeument Contact: Coniaet Phone: Total g of Signature Pages _(Ciip All Locations for Signature) Action Requested: � Set date of public hearing to approve the lighting and s4eetscape improvemenu for the Downtown se�ent of the Central Comdor Light Rail Transit project. Project#19083 Recommendations: Approve (A) or Rejed (R): Personal Serviee Contracts Must Mswer the Following Questions: Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this deparhneni? CIB Committee Yes No Civil Service Commission 2. Has this persoNfirtn ever been a dty employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/6rtn possess a skill noi normally possessed by any current city empbyee? Yes No Explain aIl yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Probtem, issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When,lNhere, YVfiy): The City proposes to undertake various anprovements as part of the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Ptoject that are not funded through the Metropolitan Council's project funds. The improvements - above standazd lighting and streetscape featurgs - will enhance the light rail comdor, provide benefit to the general public and abutting properties, and suppott the City's econcomic development goals. � Advantages If Approved: Tf�e project may proceed, the work may be incorporated into the Met Council bid package, and the City is authorized to assess abuming pmperties for a portion of the wst of assessable unprovements. Disadvantages If Approved: The project will use city resources and require assessmenis against individual properties. Disadvanfages If Not Approved:" The project may not proceed, the work may not be incorporafed into the Met Council bid package, and the City will not be authorized to assess abutting properties for a portion of the cost of assessable improvements. TWaI Amount W Transaction: $3,000,000.00 CostlRevenue eudgeted: Y Funding Source: AMivity Number: Financial Information: CIB Bonds, TIF monies, STAR funds, assessments, other city funds � jExplain) December 11, 2009 8:08 AM Page 1 09-1360 SUMMARY OF ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS CENTRAL CORRIDOR LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE / STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS December, 2009 Project In conjunction with the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Project, above standard street lighting and streetscape improvements will be constructed within the right-of-way along Cedar Street between Fifth Street and Eleventh Street and along Fourth Street between Minnesota Street and Broadway Street. Initiating Action The project was initiated by the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Project. ABOVE STANDARD STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION Proposed Improvements Above Standard Single Globe Style street lights will be installed along Fourth Street between Minnesota Street and Jackson Street, and along Cedar Street between Fifth Street and Eleventh Street. The area will be included in the existing Wabasha / St. Peter Maintenance Area. The above standard portion of the operation and maintenance costs will be assessed to abutting properties at the current Wabasha ! St. Peter maintenance rate. Sidewalk and boulevard construction will allow the construction of pedestrian scale Single Globe style street lights in addition to roadway style lighting at signalized intersections and midblock locations. Positive Benefits The new lighting installation will match the surrounding street light system and will match planned lighting improvements for Fifth and Sixth Streets between Robert and Cedar. Adverse Effects Assessments to abutting property owners for a portion of the capital cost of the lighting, as well as ongoing operation and maintenance assessments for the lighting. Increase in the City's operation and maintenance budget. Cost Estimate Labor and materials (Capital Cost) Operation & Maintenance (Yearly) $312,430 $5,200 Esfimated Financing (Capital Cost) Assessments City Funding $111,717 $200,713 G 1ASSessment Service ChargeslCe�al Comdor_LRT119083 - LRT DowMOwnl$um of Erg Recoms 79083 tloc 09-1360 Proposed Assessments Estimated Above Standard Capital Assessment $22.56 per assessable foot Annual Operation & Maintenance Assessment $1.05 per assessable foot II. STREETSCAPEIMPROVEMENTS Proposed Improvements Existing sidewalk will be removed and replaced, and pavers will be installed in boulevard areas. Trees wi{I be planted along Cedar Street in structural soil and an irrigation system will also be installed as part of the streetscape improvements. The limits of the streetscape improvements are Fourth Street befinreen Minnesota Street and Broadway Street, and along Cedar Street from Fifth Street to Eleventh Street. Positive Benefits Planned streetscape improvements will provide a new pedestrian friendly environment for transit users, pedestrians and businesses along the Downtown segment of the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Project. Adverse Effects Assessments to abutting property owners for a portion of the capital cost of the improvements. Cost Estimate Labor and materials (Capital Cost) $400,000 Estimated Financing (Capital Cost) Assessments City Funding $142,983 $2,695,000 Proposed Assessments Estimated Streetscape Capital Assessment Commercial Residential $19.70 per assessable foot $19.70 per assessable foot III. TIME SCHEDULE Central Corridor Project Work is estimated to be completed by summer 2013. Portions of the project, such as Fourth Street between Minnesota Street and Jackson Street, may be completed in 2010/2011. Cedar Street completion will depend on Project phasing and construction scheduling yet to be determined. G t^.ssessme�t Service ChargeslCenVal Cortidor_LRTt9083 - LRT DowniownlSUm of Eng Recoms 79083 dac n G 09-1360 IV. SOURCE OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION John Maczko, Public Works — 651-266-6137 — project design, construction, schedule Bruce Engelbrekt, Financial Services — 651-266-8854 — assessments V. 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