2021 Utility Reconstruction
The project is currently in the design phase and includes replacement of sanitary sewer (including a portion of the connected services to properties), water main (including the water services up to the curb stop for each property), and storm sewer (as needed). Once all the utility work is complete, the curb and gutter will be replaced and street paved.
In all, the 2021 Utility Project includes the following streets:
• Idaho Ave. from Medicine Lake Rd. (27th Ave.) to 30th Ave., generally the 2700 through 2900 block.
• Louisiana Ave. from 36th Ave. to Markwood Dr. (less than 200 feet).
Project Timeline:
• Winter 2020 - 2021 design
• Winter 2021 - Spring 2021 bidding/contract award
• Spring 2021 – Fall 2021 construction
Project Newsletter
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utility reconstruction project newsletter.
Project Videos:
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Long-term plan, utility reconstruction, survey, project funding, private driveway construction
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Tree Removal and Driveway Aprons
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Mail, Trash and Driveway Access
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Sewer Repair and EDA Grant
Project Funding
It is the city council’s intent to not special assess property owners, nor borrow money, to pay for these utility reconstruction projects. Instead, the utility reconstruction program is paid for primarily from water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer utility funds, which are maintained through the utility bills paid by residents and businesses. The other major source of funding is from the street maintenance fund, which is maintained primarily by property taxes, as well as state aid funding.
As part of the city’s project, private property owners can have their sanitary sewer service pipe repaired through an OPTIONAL program paid entirely by the property owner.
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