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1. The estimated costs are based on 1999 unit prices and can be related to the ENR Construction Cost Index for January, 2000 of 6,130. Soil investigation work has not been completed and the estimated costs are based on typical Orono soils. The project would require a license agreement between the City and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) to cross the Luce Line trail. Permits will be required from Hennepin County and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The City of Long Lake will need to approve the connection to their system. The construction of the sanitary sewer to serve the Fox Ridge neighborhood is feuible from an engineering standpoint. The project is necessary because of the non-conforming septic systems and potential pollution problems. The capital cost as well as operation and maintenance costs have been considered in determining that the project is cost effective. The cost of these improvements ^e interrelated and should be assigned equitably between all property owners. The following recommendations are presented for consideration by the Orono City Council: That this Report be adopted as the guide for installation of sanitary sewer to serve the Fox Ridge neighborhood and certain propr".ies along South Brown Road between the Luce Line Trail and Watertown Road. 2.That the City conduct a legal and al review of the proposed project prior to the public hearing. 3.That a public hearing be held on the proposed improvements. The total estimated project cost of $226,000 should be incorporated in the public notice. The total estimated cost of $226,000 for the grinder system includes a 5 percent contingency, a 20 percent allowance for design, inspection, legal, and administration costs, and a 5 percent allowance for capit im interest and bonding costs during construction. The cost estimate does not include easement costs t could be incurred on the project. The installation, operation and maintenance of the gnnder stauons ana the connection of the sewer between the property line and the home will be the responsibility o t e property owners. Detailed cost estimates for both options are attached for your review. We would be pleased to discuss this report further with the City Council or City staff at any mutuady convenient time. Respectfully submitted. BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES. INC. I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Thomas P. Kellogg. P.E. Date: January 18.2000 Reg. No. 26917