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North East 2nd Street in Relation to File #041166 (B)
This item involves a Public Works Committee referral regarding improvement needs to North East 2nd Street from North East 10th Avenue to North East 16th Avenue.
Explanation
On January 26, 2006, this item was discussed at the Public Works Committee meeting (no quorum and no action). The Commissioner present requested this item be forwarded to the City Commission.
The Public Works Committee heard from the residents in the area about improvement needs for North East 2nd Street from North East 10th Avenue to North East 16th Avenue at several of their meetings. Staff provided the Committee with a detailed review of optional typical sections that could be considered to include the addition of on-street bike lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and an improved stormwater sewer system. Several of the options require additional land rights. Staff provided estimated costs for the project at approximately $2.7 million and recommended that a capital improvement request be submitted for consideration during the development of the 2006-2010 Capital Improvement Program.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission: 1) direct the City Manager to include North East 2nd Street in the list of projects being considered in the Capital Improvement Plan for 2006-2010; and 2) remove this item from the Public Works Committee Active Referral List.
Note: This item is being forwarded as the recommendation of one member of the Committee.