TO:
Honorable Mayor Powell and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
David N. Carmany, City Manager
FROM:
Jim Arndt, Public Works Director
Steve Finton, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Title
Petition Requesting Construction of Sidewalk on Parkview Avenue from Park Way to Market Place
RECEIVE AND FILE, PROVIDE DIRECTION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file a petition requesting construction of sidewalk on Parkview Avenue from Park Way to Market Place and provide direction to staff regarding the request.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
It is estimated that the requested sidewalk would cost between $50,000 and $80,000 depending on the extent of utility relocation required to install a complaint concrete walkway. Capital Improvement Funds in the amount of $100,000 have been appropriated through the fiscal year 2012-2013 Capital Improvement Plan for Non-Motorized Transportation purposes, such as the sidewalk.
BACKGROUND:
On August 2, the City received a petition from Janet Murphy requesting additional sidewalk on Parkview Avenue from Park Way and Market Place. Presently, there are no sidewalks on either side of Parkview Avenue at this location. Sidewalks exist on Parkview Avenue west of Park Way only (see Attachment 1).
DISCUSSION:
Staff has performed a preliminary review of Parkview Avenue in response to the request. The City has sufficient rights-of-way to construct the sidewalk on the south side of the street; however, there are significant construction challenges with this location due to a significant slope, trees and utilities that must be relocated to accommodate the requested sidewalk. The City does not possess sufficient rights-of-way to accommodate a sidewalk on the north side of the street.
The appropriated money for non-motorized transportation has not yet been utilized. It was considered in order to assist funding projects such as crosswalks, bike lanes, pedestrian improvements etc. through ...
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