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Special Council Minutes of 9114/20(14 enough points to be funded this year. The remainder of the project cost is $907,189, which would be shared 50/50 by the county and the city. The city's portion would be approximately $450,000. Because he feels so strongly that this project meets all the criteria of the Issue 2 progam and has a very good chance of being funded, it is being prioritized as the first and top priority. Second priority is the Lorain Road project for the east end of the city. The intent is to improve Lorain Road at the east end of town with storm sewer improvements, pavement improvements, curb, concrete work, etc. We have a commitment from ODOT to fund 80'/0 of all the portion from curb to curb as far as pavement improvements are related, base repairs, grinding, resurfacing and striping of the pavement. Total estimated cost of that project is $3,107,601. We would be applying for a 63% grant, which is $1,964,841. We will request a zero percent loan for the remaining city's contribution of the project, which is $310,760. ODOT's contribution would be $832,000. The third priority project would be improvemerns on Lessner Road. The project would include a water line and storm sewer improvements which are also going to necessitate the replacement of the pavement because so much of the pavemern will be disturbed with this project. He does not feel that this type of project would score well for grant money. Because the Issue 2 program is required to use a large percentage of their money (approximately 20%) towards zero percent loans, he feels this project is most likely to get funded if we apply fora 100% loan. The total estimated cost of the project is $1,006,764, and he would suggest applying fora 100% zero interest loan. Regarding the Lessner Road project, Councilman Gateau asked Mr. Driscoll to clarify the portion to be improved as the section from Lorain Road to Walter Road was recently paved. Mr. Driscoll agreed and clarified it would be the portion from Columbia Road to Walter Road. Councilman Miller asked for clarification regarding the turning lane on Clague Road. Mr. Driscoll said the turning lane would run the entire length of the road. This would provide for safety in event of an accident as it would allow traffic to get around and continue moving. Councilman Miller asked whether the road would be widened and if there are costs involved in acquiring property. Mr. Driscoll said that the engineering company which is doing the preliminary design for the project has been asked to look at ways to soften the curb without acquiring any property. He believes that the widening of the pavement only needs to be widened approximately six feet to add the additional lane because of the width of the lanes that are there right now. That would leave residents with 5 'h or 6 foot lawn strips, which is still a reasonable size. He believes we can work within the right-of--way that is there without acquiring the property. Councilman Gateau asked about sidewalks. Mr. Driscoll explained that the project would include replacing all of the drive aprons and all of the sidewalks. There would be a separate storm sewer down each side of the road running into the two creeks. Mr. Copeland and Ms. Wenger have already moved in the direction of looking at the possibility of getting CDBG grant money to pay for the replacement of the sidewalks. He feels very strongly that the Clague Road project meets the criteria for Issue 2 funds-it's the type of program that the Issue 2 funding is supposed to be there to fund. Ward 2 Councilman Dailey said he was thrilled about the prospects of going forward with this project. He wondered if this project would be similar to what was done in Fairview Park on W. 220, but Mr. Driscoll said he was not familiar with that project. Councilman Nashar asked if this would be a 2006 project and would it require the total shutdown of the road. Mr. Driscoll said it would be a 2006 project, and he has discussed with the +county the possibility of keeping 3