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RESOLUTION The matter of improving West Drive was co.n)~dered. After a general discussion, Councilmember f3 [L~'Jv~ following resolution and moved its adoption. offered the BE IT RESOLVED: That the Council of the City of University City, Missouri finds and declares that: 1. Residents of West Drive in University City, Missouri submitted a petition to the City requesting the following public improvement of West Drive: a) Reconstruction of the street to include proper grading to eliminate standing water; b) The addition of concrete curbs, gutters, sewer inlets, and approaches tied into existing driveways; c) Storm sewers connected to the sewer inlets to remove storm water; d) Street construction consisting of a minimum of seven inches (7") of a premium quality asphalt mix on compacted subgrade to promote extended life of the street surface; e) Adjustment of utilities to grade, including adjustment of natural gas and water stop-boxes; and f) Such other work that is customarily performed in connection with the above improvement. The estimated probable whole cost of the improvement is $90,000, including all expenses incurred by the City for surveys, plans, engineering services, etc. o Part of the final cost shall be paid by a special tax or assessment levied against a benefit district which includes the entire block of West Drive. Such part of the final cost shall be assessed against and levied upon each parcel of real property that abuts the improvement and the owners thereof. The proposed method of assessment is for such part of the final cost to be assessed against the real property equally per fi:ont foot. The proposed assessed amount shall be $44.50 per linear foot. Special tax bills evidencing such assessments shall be issued. The City shall pay the balance of the whole cost out the available City general funds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Council of the City of University City, Missouri finds and declares said improvement necessary and in the public interest; and that a public hearing be held at City Hall, 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri, at 7:30 p.m. on August 12, 2002, to consider the improvement of West Drive.