Offer Resolution 7886, a resolution ordering an improvement and preparation of plans and specifications for the 2017 Alley Reconstruction Project 2017-6, and move its adoption.

Offer Resolution 7886, a resolution ordering an improvement and preparation of plans and specifications for the 2017 Alley Reconstruction Project 2017-6 and move its adoption.

As per Resolution 7861, a resolution receiving a report and calling for a public hearing on the 2017 Alley Reconstruction Project 2017-6, a public hearing is scheduled for May 16, 2017. This agenda item is to conduct the public hearing for the proposed improvements associated with the 2017 Street Reconstruction Project and pass Resolution 7886, a resolution ordering an improvement and preparation of plans and specifications for the 2017 Alley Reconstruction Project. This is a Council initiated project that requires a supermajority vote to move forward.

On February 21, 2017, the Shakopee Economic Development Authority ordered the preparation of construction plans for improvements to the downtown business district, including the Lewis Street parking lot and the adjacent alley.  Per policy, a portion of the construction cost of the alley is to be assessed, creating the need for a feasibility report and Public Hearing. The report was completed and accepted by City Council on April 18, 2017.

This proposed project includes reconstructing the following alley:

• Alley between 1st Avenue & 2nd Avenue and Lewis Street & Sommerville Street

The total estimated project cost for the 2017 Alley Reconstruction Project is $120,000.

The project is proposed to be funded as follows:

• 25% of the alley improvements and restoration ($30,000) will be assessed to the benefitting properties.

• The remaining 75% of the costs associated with the restoration and alley improvements will be paid from the Storm Sewer Fund ($90,000).