10/23/2012 Resolutions 2012-311 RESOLUTION 2012 -311
WHEREAS,by Resolution 2012-124 Grand Island City Council approved entering
into an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads for the Capital Avenue Widening—Webb
Road to Broadwell Avenue Project; and
WHEREAS,on August 21,2012 the project team,consisting of staff from the Public
Works Department and Olsson Associates, conducted an informational meeting and received
numerous responses from the public disapproving formation of a paving assessment district to
partially fund the improvement because of lack of benefit for the majority of property owners along
the project; and
WHEREAS, Section 16-606 of the Nebraska Revised State Statute states "The
Council may assess and levy the whole expense and damage incurred in the creation of any street,
avenue,or alley upon the real property fronting upon the same and other property nearby that maybe
benefited thereby in proportions according to benefits, and
WHEREAS, current policies and procedures for establishing a paving assessment
district dictate the boundary of the district to be all property which extends back from the improved
street half way to the next parallel street—300 feet is the maximum limit for this distance; and
WHEREAS, Capital Avenue at this location is an arterial road, and current policies
and procedures for developing a paving assessment district on this project may be inconsistent with
Section 16-606 of the Nebraska Revised State Statute.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, herby direct Public Works Administration to
exempt the Capital Avenue Widening — Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue Project from being
partially funded by a paving assessment district.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, October 23, 2012.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form a ditilli s.
October 22,2012 ❑ City Mir ney