Discussion:
On April 20, 2021, a public hearing was held and Resolution R2021-053 was approved by City Council ordering the improvements and preparation of plans and specifications for the Utility Extension at Maras Street, 13th Avenue, and Hansen Avenue Project. As part of the councils ordering the improvements and preparation of the plans and specifications, the council also directed staff to develop funding and connection options that would provide flexibility to property owners due to the variability of properties, age of septic and well systems, and overall cost of the project.
A memorandum has been prepared summarizing proposed funding and connection options (see attached). The proposed options were developed with input from the Shakopee Public Utilities Commission. These options were also presented to property owners at a neighborhood meeting held on October 12, 2021. It should be noted that these options would be formalized once the project is complete and final costs are known. The options and final amounts would then be adopted as part of the city's fee schedule at that time.
Plans and specifications have been prepared as directed and are ready to solicit public bids to construct the improvements. Upon approval, the advertising and bidding will commence with bid award scheduled for late winter/early spring 2022. Construction of the improvements will be performed between the spring and fall of 2022.