HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-110APRIL 14, 2009 09 -110 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE 2009 PROGRAM FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW
SIDEWALK ON NORTH MAIN STREET & FERNAU AVENUE
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
BE IT RESOLVED BY the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh as follows:
That sidewalks be constructed according to the established grade pursuant to
Section 66.0907 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and the ordinances of the City of Oshkosh on
the following locations:
North Main Street (Packer Avenue to Fernau Avenue, East Side)
Fernau Avenue (Jackson Street to N. Main Street, South Side)
CITY HALL
215 Church Avenue
P.O. Box 1130
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
54903 -1130 City of Oshkosh
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: David C. Patek, Director of Public Works
DATE: April 8, 2009
RE: 2009 Program for Construction .of New Sidewalk on Various Streets
BACKGROUND
Per State Statutes, the Common Council is required to pass a resolution which
approves the locations desired for the installation of new public sidewalk. The past
emphasis for those installations are curb /gutter streets which are designated as arterials
or collectors because of higher vehicular traffic volumes.
ANALYSIS
The 2009 program continues on North Main Street (Packer Avenue to Fernau Avenue)
per the direction of the Common Council. A section of Fernau Avenue (Main Street to
Jackson Street) is also included as a connecting loop. I have attached a copy of a letter
sent to abutting property owners for reference. _
FISCAL IMPACT
These locations were approved as part of the 2009 Capital Improvement Program.
Property owners are charged for 100% of the construction expense abutting their land
and the City pays for handicap ramp installations at intersections.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Respectfully Submitted,
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David C. Patek
Director of Public Works
Approved:
Mark A. Rohloff
City Manager
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CITY HALL
215 Church Avenue
P.O. Box 1130
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
54903 -1130 City of Oshkosh
March 6, 2009
To Property Owners on:
North Main Street (Packer Avenue to Fernau Avenue, East Side)
Fernau Avenue (Jackson Street to N. Main Street, South Side)
On April 14, 2009, the City of Oshkosh Common Council will consider installation of
sidewalks along the frontage of your property. This informational letter is being sent to
all affected properties prior to the Common Council adopting a resolution ordering the
completion of this construction. If this resolution is approved, another notice will be sent
which gives you 20 days to install the sidewalk with a licensed contractor of your choice.
Most property owners ignore this notice and they let the city's contractor install the
sidewalk. There is no penalty if you choose to let the city build the sidewalk,, and you
pay only for the sidewalk constructed along the frontage of your property. The April 14`
meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the 4 floor -of City Hall.
You may appear and voice your opinion on the proposed installation of sidewalk at the
Common Council meeting. If you have questions about the proposed sidewalk
construction, please call the Assistant Director of Public Works, Steve Gohde, or Civil
Engineer, Pete Gulbronson, at the Engineering Office at (920) 236 -5065.
Sincerely,
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David C. Patek
Director of Public Works
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cc: Mark A. Rohloff, City Manager
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