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Home My WebLink About[06] Priority Engineering BudgetSummary of Priority Projects Proposed Engineering/Public Works For Budget Year 2013 Projects listed by priority ranking given by Engineer/Public Works Director #1 Replace 12” Sanitary Sewer Under CSAH 75 - 2013 Minimum 42” trunk sewer pipe bored under CSAH 75  Flow from North to South side of the City to Main Lift Station  Replaces small pipe as flow has reached capacity  $15,000 feasibility study to begin – sewer revenue  Project Funding Available Reserves 2013 2014 2015 Source Sewer Revenue $0 $409,000 $0 $0 #2 Street Overlays - 2013 Street overlays prolong the life of the streets  The City also sealcoats/crack fills the streets annually to prolong the street lives  As needed 15-20 year mark after construction/ reconstruction  Overlays are paid for by levy and special assessments  The 2013 overlays are proposed to be on:  Cedar Street:1st Ave NE to Northland Dr o 1st Ave NE: Cedar Street to Date Street o Date Street: 1st Ave NW to 1st Ave NE o 1st Ave NW: CSAH 75 to Date Street, Minnesota Street east of 20th Ave, and 1st Ave NE o Lancer Street: East of 20th Ave and Ridgewood Court o The City is at somewhat of a crossroads with respect to the pavement maintenance as many are  tied to proposed water main upgrades. The water main improvements were contemplated to occur as the area redevelops; however, the pavements are in such condition that the overlays are needed soon to prolong the pavement life. Overlays can be partially assessed and paid for through general or debt levies  Project Funding Available Reserves 2013 2014 2015 Source Debt Levy – Streets $0 $39,000 $0 $0 Assessments $0 $68,000 $0 $0 #3 Interior/Exterior Water Tower Maintenance – Current Tower - 2013 General maintenance needed for the interior and exterior of the existing water tower  First evaluated in 2006, coating maintenance was required  nd Council chose to delay pending construction of 2 water tower  nd Development slowed, delaying 2 tower construction  Coating maintenance on Tower 1 increased need and should be completed soon  Backup redundancy with St. Benedict’s water tower  Public Works staff also suggests replacing door  Paid out of water revenues to the current customers  Project Funding Available Reserves 2013 2014 2015 Source Water Revenue $10,000 $450,000 $10,000 $10,000 #4 Park Terrace Improvements - 2014 Improvements include reconstruction of water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street  Construction includes 4th Avenue, 5th Avenue, Ash Street, and Birch Street  The water main is planned to be upsized, along with some storm sewer for larger capacity  Public Works televised the sewer lines in 2008 and killed some root intrusion  2011 feasibility report and public hearing process has expired, the Council will need to update  the feasibility report and re-conduct the Chapter 429 public hearing process 2013 budget is to update the feasibility report and possibly reappraise the project  Updated feasibility reports paid from Debt Reserves, project from debt levy and assessments  Project Funding Available Reserves 2013 2014 2015 Source Debt Service $0 $39,600 $0 $0 Reserves Debt Levy $0 $0 $2,110,200 $0 Assessments $0 $0 $422,040 $0 #5 Clinton Village Improvements - 2015 Clinton Village addition was constructed in 1983  Streets have deteriorated with age  Improvements include excavation, reclaim, and paving of the bituminous street sections  Some minimal storm sewer improvements on Ash Street W are also contemplated  Paid for with debt levy and assessments  Project Funding Available Reserves 2013 2014 2015 Source Assessments $0 $0 $50,000 $180,000 Debt Levy $0 $0 $0 $120,000 #6 Northland Drive Improvements - 2014 Mill and overlay from CSAH 75 to Fir Street  Add curb & gutter where there is not existing  Includes construction of a 6’ sidewalk from CSAH 75 to Hickory Drive  The project is projected to occur when the 15th Street N is extended to CR133  Paid for with assessments and debt levy  Project Funding Available Reserves 2013 2014 2015 Source Assessments $0 $0 $221,375 $300,000 Debt Levy $0 $50,000 $102,625 $0 #7 Monument Sign - 2013 New Welcome to the City of St. Joseph sign on the western entrance to the city  The current sign is made out of brick and mortar that is not able to be relocated  The proposed monument sign will be relocated in an area that will not interfere with future  development plans and will be visible from the new bypass Includes engineering costs for a granite sign with solar lighting including installation  Paid for with debt service reserves  Project Funding Available Reserves 2013 2014 2015 Source Debt Reserves $0 $20,000 $0 $0 #8 CBD Alley Improvements - 2014 Reconstruct approx. 420’ of alley between College Ave and 1st Ave NW, and 425’ of alley  between Minnesota St and Ash St that has deteriorated – last graded in 1979 (stay 16’ wide) Also includes replacing clay tile sanitary sewer.  The estimate does not account for expanded construction for parking in the CBD  This work could be constructed in conjunction with the developing city government campus  Paid for with debt levy, sewer revenue and assessments  Project Funding Available Reserves 2013 2014 2015 Source Debt Levy $0 $16,200 $44,000 $0 Sewer Revenue $0 $10,000 $15,000 $0 Assessments $0 $28,800 $105,000 $0