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A big benefit of the proposed incentive is that it guarantees 80 federal participation in construction costs. Thus,if the origa nal estimate is low or if the project scope is increased*the additional project costs do not become a local responsibility. In the case of La.rpenteur Avenue,the incentive allows us flexibility to work with St Maul to implement improvements on both sides of Larpenteur Avenue. In the ease of the Dale Street/Waterworks trail,we would be able to be more aggressive in mitigating project impacts. In addition,we may be able to increase the project scope slightly by adding additional improvements -like an underpass between the Nature Center and Arboretum. Currently,both these projects are scheduled for 2000 construction. In order to take advantage of the proposed incentive,we would need to accelerate the schedule slightly to complete the final plans and schedule a bid letting by the end of 1999. To ensure that we are able to meet this further accelerated time frame we may wish to hire a consultant to help with the intricacies of the federai process. In addition,it is important that the public improvement process and right-of-way purchasing(if necessar )be completed expediently- It may be necessary to use eminent domain to acquire right-of-way if normal negotiations Rio not progress quickly. Please schedule time at the January 20, 1999 City Council Wo rksession to discuss this opportunity in more detail.