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.... .�� ,„1 1 Y�� i i r ur L 1 f I LE CRNRDA FAX N0, 6514844538 p, 02 ,• �� CTI'Y OF LITTLE CANADA ASSESSMENT �'OL1CY GOVERNING STREET RECONSxRUCT10N/REF�ABILITA,TION Amended 3/99 PURPOSE; C'� d�` �� This document sets forth the methods and policies relating to local street improvements and special assessments practiced in the City of Little Canada. It is emphasized tht�t this document has been prepared based on circumstances and factors known today. Without the opportunity to apply these policies to a wide variety ofprojects such as commcr�ial, industrial, multiple family, etc., it is recognized that modifications may be necessary from time to time to ensure equitable treatment of affected properties and the taxpayers in g�ner�l. These adjustments could take the form of City Council discretionary adjustments or formal amendments. Amendments to tnispolicy will be made by majority vote of the entire City Council. Xt is the intent and purpose of this policy to create a permanent program to manage! finance and implement the reconstruction of rehabilitation of the streets within the City of Little Canada, This policy is intended to equip the City to adequately plan for the major capital costs that will ultimately occur as the City's e�sting streets age and deienor�te, It �,,, is also the intent of this policy to create a fmancing and payment system that will be fair and equitable to all property owners within the City during the future years as it becomes necessary to reconstruct or rehabilitate the City's street system. No street improvement project shall be initiated under this policy until all underground utilities that are or will be located within t.he street area have been inspected and determined to be adequate, or have been repaired and rehabilitated to a condition �?�x.t will provide a projected useful life of the utility in excess o�th� anticipated useful life �3Ft,1e ncvv or rehabilitated street. In addition, all future underground utility systems that will be required for the ultimate development and service of the project area must be installed prior to the implementation of street improvements under this policy. The City Council shall also review proposed street projects relative to the need fo� sidewalks/trails/bil�e paths when the project proposed is within a residential area s�n� involved an arterial street. SECTION I TJ 'FINITZ �tS ACCESS STREET � Residential street that carries less than 250 ADT Minimum construction width is 28 feet from face-of-curb to face-of-curb.