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CITY OF ST. PAUL
PRELIMINARY ORDER
COUNCIL FILE NO. 09-1360
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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.
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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
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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.
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Transaction: $3,000,000.00 CostlRevenue eudgeted: Y
Funding Source: AMivity Number:
Financial Information: CIB Bonds, TIF monies, STAR funds, assessments, other city funds �
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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
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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.
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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. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Department of Pubiic Works believes this is a necessary and worthwhife project
and the Engineering Recommendation is for approval of the project.
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