Resolution ordering preparation of detailed plans, specifications, notice of hearing, notice to bidders, form of contract, and publication of the notice to bidders and notice of hearing covering the 2020 Alley Resurfacing Program, for the north-south alley between Pershing Ave and Iowa St from E Columbia Ave to E Garfield St, CIP #35038. [Ward 5]

Adopt the Resolution.

This program involves the resurfacing of one alley with Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). This is an assessment program where 50% of the total cost to reconstruct or resurface the alley is paid for by the City and the other 50% is paid for by the abutting property owners based on the size of their lot. The resident requesting to have their alley reconstructed or resurfaced would have to obtain the necessary signatures on a petition prepared by the City with over 50% of the owner-occupied property abutting the alley.

The City received and has accepted one petition for this work. The alley is the north-south alley between Pershing Ave and Iowa St from E Columbia Ave to E Garfield St. The estimated cost for the alley is currently $80,000 and is budgeted in CIP #35038. Due to the assessments, half of the project expense would eventually be recouped by the City. State law requires that certain Council actions regarding the assessment procedure must precede the bid letting date.