DATE: October 31, 2014
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
David Parker, City Engineer/CIP Executive
Paul P. Holzen, Director of Engineering
William Banks, Staff Engineer
SUBJECT:
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Consideration of Resolution 2014-50, A resolution to Approve the Preliminary Design and Authorize Staff to Proceed with Final Design, Right-of-Way Acquisition and Construction Bidding Phase for the 100-Block Battle Avenue Drainage Improvements Project (11/12/14 CIC Referred to 11/25/14 Worksession 3-0)
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to recommend approval of Resolution 2014-50, A Resolution to Approve the Preliminary Design and authorize Staff to Proceed with Final Design, Right-of-Way Acquisition and Construction Bidding Phase for the 100-Block Battle Avenue Drainage Improvements Project.
Background
On June 10, 2014, City staff gave a presentation outlining the preliminary design of the 100-Block Battle Avenue Drainage Improvements Project. During this presentation, multiple concerns were brought up about the design. Staff was asked to hold a few additional project meetings with the neighborhood to ensure that we had public support for the project prior to moving forward with Final Design, Right-of-Way Acquisition and Construction.
Following the June 10th work session, staff met with multiple residents to gathering input on what types of questions and/or concerns would need to be addressed. On August 5, 2014, a neighborhood pubic meeting was held at City Hall, where most of the affected residents attended. The majority of attendees were in favor of the project. On August 8, 2014, a survey letter and questionnaire was sent to the neighborhood residents and property owners to gather more information. The questionnaire results showed overwhelming support for the project, with eleven (11) "For" the project, One (1) "Possibly For" the project (depending upon ROW negotiations), and One...
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