[0:00] Welcome to the introductory presentation [0:02] for the city of Fidley's 2026 street [0:04] rehabilitation project. This project is [0:06] slated to take place in the Melody Manor [0:08] neighborhood. This video will cover a [0:10] host of topics including the project [0:12] background and location, anticipated [0:14] construction activities, tenative [0:16] schedule, and project funding. Following [0:19] the presentation, additional information [0:21] will be provided on how to stay informed [0:23] and provide feedback on the project. [0:31] First, I'd like to get into the street [0:33] resurfacing plan. The city of Frley has [0:35] an ongoing obligation to the public to [0:37] efficiently maintain its streets and [0:39] provide a high level of service to its [0:41] users. To accomplish this, city staff [0:44] have developed a long-term pavement [0:45] maintenance program informed by routine [0:48] pavement evaluation to identify and [0:50] schedule necessary improvements [0:51] throughout the city. Other factors that [0:53] influence the need for a project can [0:55] include utility improvements, adjacent [0:57] projects, excessive maintenance costs, [0:59] and available funding. On this map, you [1:02] can see a 10-year outlook for the city's [1:04] pavement maintenance schedule. Note the [1:06] streets within the Melody Manor [1:07] neighborhood are currently scheduled for [1:09] improvements in 2026 and 2027. [1:12] Taking a closer look at the Melody Manor [1:14] neighborhood. The highlighted streets [1:16] shown in this map are being considered [1:18] for improvements in either 2026 or 2027. [1:22] Streets not highlighted in the map are [1:23] not candidates for the upcoming street [1:25] projects because they were completed [1:26] back in 2007. The street segments that [1:29] the city are evaluating for the street [1:31] project include 76th Avenue, 4th Street, [1:34] Fifth Street, 75th Avenue, 74th Avenue, [1:39] Symphony Street, Madison Street, Lyric [1:41] Lane, Tempo Terrace, Melody Drive, [1:45] Concierto Curf, Memory Lane, Van Beern [1:48] Street, Ael Street, and Baker Street. [1:52] This project will address existing [1:53] pavement deterioration, replayed water [1:55] man and select areas and include other [1:58] minor utility work. Their inclusion with [2:00] the 2026 or 2027 street rehabilitation [2:03] projects dependent upon the findings of [2:05] the feasibility study. Since the project [2:08] scope and the schedule is still being [2:09] finalized, we encourage all residents [2:11] within the neighborhood to stay informed [2:12] and engaged. [2:19] Up next, I will talk about the existing [2:21] conditions within the neighborhood. In [2:22] general, pavement conditions in this [2:24] area are in decline with increased [2:26] cracking and surface wear. For this [2:28] reason, multiple streets have reached [2:30] the point where minor maintenance is no [2:31] longer effective. In addition, some [2:34] utility infrastructure such as water man [2:36] and storm sewer are nearing the end of [2:37] their effective service life and will [2:39] require replacement. Coordinated street [2:42] rehabilitation and utility improvements [2:44] offer the most costefficient and lasting [2:47] solutions. [2:53] Up next, I will talk about the project [2:55] schedule. A typical street project has [2:57] three different phases which starts with [2:58] preliminary engineering, then proceeds [3:00] to final design and bidding, and then [3:02] concludes with construction and the [3:04] final assessment hearing. This process [3:06] generally takes approximately 18 to 24 [3:08] months. The first phase I'll discuss is [3:10] the preliminary engineering for the [3:12] project and this will take place between [3:14] June and November of this year. This [3:16] introductory video presentation is the [3:18] first public engagement for the project. [3:20] This video will give residents a basic [3:22] understanding of the project. Then staff [3:24] will host an in-person openhouse on June [3:27] 24th. This openhouse is your first [3:29] opportunity to meet the project team, [3:31] ask questions, and provide feedback. [3:33] Materials will also be available on our [3:35] website for those unable to attend in [3:36] person. Staff will begin the feasibility [3:39] study for the project in the summer, [3:40] refining the project area and scope. [3:42] During this time, residents also have [3:44] the opportunity to meet and discuss the [3:46] project with staff while work is [3:48] occurring on the feasibility report. In [3:50] September of this year, staff will host [3:52] the second openhouse to present the [3:54] preliminary findings of the feasibility [3:56] study and receive additional feedback [3:58] from residents. Once finalized, the [4:00] feasibility study will be formally [4:01] presented to city council. In November [4:04] of this year, a preliminary hearing on [4:06] the proposed improvements will be held [4:07] before the city council to consider [4:09] ordering the proposed improvements as [4:11] detailed in this feasibility study. [4:13] During this time, properties subject to [4:15] special assessment will have the [4:16] opportunity to address council regarding [4:18] the project. Please note that a mailed [4:20] and published notice will be provided [4:22] about the date of this hearing in [4:23] advance. If council orders the [4:25] improvements, staff will proceed to the [4:27] final design and bidding phase for the [4:30] project. The timeline is approximately [4:31] from November to February for this [4:34] phase. During this time, staff will [4:36] prepare plans and specifications and [4:38] begin coordination with private [4:40] utilities and other agencies and solicit [4:42] bids from contractors. Staff will also [4:45] continue to work with residents [4:46] throughout the final design. Publicly [4:48] received bids will be considered for [4:49] award by city council following the [4:52] final design and bidding for the [4:53] project. If approved and awarded by city [4:56] council, the project will advance to the [4:58] construction phase. Construction is [5:00] anticipated to occur between May and [5:01] September. Finally, in October of 2026, [5:05] the city council will hold the final [5:06] hearing on improvements. The purpose of [5:08] the hearing is to finalize assessment [5:09] amounts and hear those who wish to [5:11] address the city council regarding the [5:13] project. A mailed and published notice [5:15] will be provided about the date of this [5:16] hearing in advance. Next, I would like [5:18] to discuss about construction activities [5:20] and what to expect. Let's take a look at [5:22] what typically can be expected during [5:24] construction in more detail. Prior to [5:26] the city's street project beginning, the [5:28] city allows for private utility [5:30] operators such as gas, electric, and [5:32] communication utilities to replace [5:34] and/or relocate existing utilities prior [5:37] to the city's rehabilitation project. [5:39] Once completed, the city begins its [5:41] rehabilitation project. Pavement [5:44] rehabilitation is typically accomplished [5:45] through pavement reclamation. During [5:48] this process, equipment grinds up the [5:50] existing pavement and part of the [5:51] underlying base to create a new stable [5:53] foundation using the material already in [5:55] place. City utility improvements [5:58] typically occur following the pavement [6:00] reclamation. This may include [6:02] replacement of water mane, fire [6:03] hydrants, storm, and sanitary sewer as [6:06] identified in the feasibility report and [6:08] final plans. Where water manes are [6:11] replaced, residents will be connected to [6:12] a temporary above ground water system [6:15] for use during construction. You may see [6:17] temporary hoses along boulevards or [6:19] across driveways. Crews will work with [6:22] each affected property to connect and [6:24] maintain these services throughout [6:26] construction. The project will also [6:28] include spot replacement of broken or [6:30] settled curb and gutter sections. Once [6:32] installed, the new concrete will require [6:34] a 7-day curing period during which [6:36] vehicle traffic is prohibited. Driveways [6:39] impacted by curb replacement will [6:41] receive a notice and accommodation [6:43] instructions in advance. The reclaimed [6:45] base is then compacted and graded in [6:47] tolerance for the new asphalt surface to [6:50] be paved in two layers. After [6:52] replacement of the new asphalt surface, [6:54] the contractor will then saw and seal [6:56] the pavement. While it may be [6:58] counterintuitive, we cut fully new [7:00] pavement sections to reduce cracking. [7:03] Finally, boulevards disturbed by [7:05] construction activities will be [7:06] restored. Other things to expect during [7:09] construction include existing utilities [7:11] markings such as gas, electric, [7:14] telecommunications for construction [7:16] coordination. These are typically marked [7:18] with paint and colored flags. There may [7:20] be temporary disruptions to your [7:21] driveway access during major work. On [7:24] street parking restrictions while work [7:25] is underway, temporary water shut offs [7:28] and notifications prior to hydrant or [7:29] valve replacement. And there will be [7:31] weekly updates and notices for key [7:32] project milestones. Construction [7:34] activities generally occur Monday [7:36] through Friday between 7 a.m. and 700 [7:39] p.m. We understand that construction can [7:41] be inconvenient. Our goal is to maintain [7:43] access and services as much as possible [7:45] and to keep you informed. [7:52] Another piece to the street project is [7:54] the project funding and special [7:56] assessments. Pavement rehabilitation [7:58] projects are typically funded through a [8:00] combination of sources, including state [8:02] aid funding, city utility funds, and [8:04] special assessments to benefiting [8:06] properties. The city has a long-standing [8:08] special assessment policy that [8:10] distributes costs related to roadway [8:12] improvements based upon property type [8:14] and other factors. Please note that [8:16] special assessments are composed solely [8:18] of costs related to the pavement [8:19] improvements with all utility [8:21] improvements costs not assessed to [8:23] benefiting properties. Properties are [8:25] categorized into two groups for [8:27] assessment purposes. The first being [8:29] lowdensity residential properties up to [8:31] four dwelling units are assessed at a [8:34] proportional rate on a perlot basis. The [8:36] second being non- lowdensity residential [8:38] properties such as commercial and [8:40] apartment buildings are assessed based [8:42] on the front footage adjacent to the [8:43] improved street. Preliminary estimates [8:45] of special assessment will be determined [8:47] during the feasibility study for the [8:49] project. This estimate will be provided [8:51] in a mailed notice prior to the [8:52] preliminary hearing on improvement. [8:55] Special assessment amounts will be [8:56] finalized using actual construction [8:58] costs following project completion. The [9:01] final assessment amount will be provided [9:03] in the mailed notice before the final [9:04] hearings on improvements. The city [9:06] offers three methods of payment for [9:08] special assessments. These include [9:10] option one, a onetime payment with a [9:12] minimum of $100 within 30 days of the [9:15] final assessment hearing. Option two, [9:17] annual installment applied to property [9:19] taxes and paid over a 10-year term with [9:21] interest. The remaining balance can be [9:23] paid in full with acred interest at any [9:25] time during the term. And option three [9:27] is individuals with qualifying age, [9:28] disability, and income may be eligible [9:30] for assessment deferment until future [9:32] sale of property. Please note that [9:34] interest occurs until property is sold. [9:36] Options one and two may be combined to [9:38] structure payment according to [9:39] individuals needs. [9:46] Thank you for taking the time to learn [9:48] about the proposed project in your area. [9:49] These improvements will enhance the [9:51] safety, reliability, and appearance of [9:53] our neighborhood streets for years to [9:55] come. To stay up to date, the project [9:57] website will be updated regularly [9:58] throughout design and construction with [10:00] maps, schedule changes, and general [10:02] updates. You can visit the project page [10:04] on the city's website, or you can scan [10:06] the QR code shown. We recommend [10:09] subscribing to email notifications for [10:11] timely information. You can subscribe by [10:13] emailing us at the email below. We also [10:16] invite you to share your input with city [10:17] staff by taking a brief survey available [10:20] on the project web page. Your feedback [10:22] will help inform the design of the [10:23] overall project. We look forward to [10:25] working with you as this project moves [10:27] forward. If you have any questions, [10:29] don't hesitate to reach