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<br /> CIP Discussion <br /> 1 II 8/2007 . <br /> Page 2 <br /> settlement, causing severe cracks in the concrete. This is likely duc to settlement in the <br /> trench that was dug for sanitary sewer installation. Although the warranty f()r this project <br /> has expired, the contractor, Arnt Construction, does plan to correct the deficiency. The <br /> contractor has indicatcd he would like some assistance to pay for the cOlTective work: <br /> early conversations indicated that the contractor would pay for the removal and <br /> replacement of the concrete, asking for the City to pay for any additional base material <br /> that may be needed in preparing/ensuring a proper subgrade. Staff is expecting estimated <br /> costs from the contractor in time for discussion at thc work session. These costs are <br /> proposed to be funded through the Gcneral Capital Fund. <br /> 2006 PMI' Update: As you know, construction has begun on the project. Utility work is <br /> well underway- the forcemain and watermain boring has begun, as well as storm sewcr <br /> construction in various arcas of the neighborhood. The general contractor is heginning <br /> street work along Skiles Lane this week as well. A brief update will he provided at the <br /> work session, as the contractor's schedule can changc frequently depending on site <br /> conditions or unexpected delays. <br /> Easements: Staff has been diligently working to acquire the necessary drainage <br /> easements. The Beach Club has signed a right of entry, allowing the City onto the . <br /> property f()r construction of the ponds. Once construction is complete. the actual <br /> casement document will be signed. Staff has been working with Arlene Boutin at 1600 <br /> Lake Johanna Boulevard to construct another storm pond and enhanced wetland arca. Ms. <br /> Boutin has rcceived documents prcpared by the City Attorney, and is in the process of <br /> reviewing them. Ms. Boutin has also submitted a preliminary plat fIX the September <br /> Planning Commission meeting to reconfigure four lots to three. We have received a <br /> signed eascment f()r the construction of a boulevard catch basin along Lake Johanna <br /> Boulevard. Staff is still working on threc other casements over existing storm sewer that <br /> the City does not currently have easements for. The worst case scenario It)!, these three <br /> situations is that the pipe will continue to exist with no casement over it. <br /> gain gardens.; StatY is currently working on a memorandum of understanding to bc shared <br /> with each of the rain garden recipients. Thc memorandum will summarize the process <br /> for constructing the rain gardens, indicate that the rain gardens will be planted by the <br /> homeowners with guidance from City and URS stafe and that the rain gardens will he <br /> maintained by the homeowners. We will ask that the homeowners sign this fornl as a <br /> good faith understanding, indicating that the document is not binding to the property in <br /> any way, hut a f(mn fIX everyone to understand the responsibilities of all parties <br /> involved. <br /> Asse_~<;ments; The assessment hearing is scheduled f()r August 28, 2006. Two items have <br /> been hrought up that the Council may want to discuss in preparation f()r the hearing. The <br /> first regards how the assessment is detennined. The policy currently states that the . <br /> asscssment is based on the engineer's estimate, hut also states that City Council retains <br />