to 1200 West. The City examined the removal and replacement of the road surface and sub-grade, upgrade/replace affected utilities and irrigation systems, adding a center turn lane, widening the shoulder, curb, gutter, bike path, sidewalk, and landscaping improvements. At that time, all expansion was planned in the existing right-of-way. The original project called for five lanes, but was changed. The project schedule at that time was anticipated to be Spring 2009-Environmental Documents and Design; Summer 2009-Advertise for Construction; Fall/Winter 2009-Construction. Funding the expensive project received a boost when the project was moved up on the state transportation plan for funding this year, because Federal economic stimulus funds would pay for projects which were higher on their list. In April, WACOG approved 400 North for the $7.5 million federal grant, which moved the project to the next stage. Paul Taylor, City Engineer from J-U-B, explained the $7.4 million cost estimate and the required 6% in matching funds which was to be provided by the City and the Boyer Company. The bid accepted will determine the actual cost. Once the agreement with UDOT was signed there are some risks to the city, because any funds the city expends could be lost if the state funds were pulled or problems with the project arose. Boyer committed to match one-half of the 6% match on this project, leaving the city to pay a match of approximately $250,000. J-U-B engineered the estimates on the high side in case prices rise before project completion. If the project exceeds this cost estimate, the city must pay the difference. To avoid misunderstandings on the project, Mayor Keith Butler personally visited all residents on 400 North to explain it and address concerns they might have. Residents not home were left a flyer on the project, and property owners on the street who are not residents were mailed a flyer. Resolution 2009-B, approving the cooperative agreement with UDOT for the 400 North reconstruction and allotment of $250,000 in matching funds, was approved by the Council at the March meeting. The Mayor proposes to use capital improvement and road funds which are available, to cover the match. If Boyer backs out of the funding, the project would be terminated. Infrastructure for a traffic light at 1200 West and 400 North will be installed, so that a light could be placed if traffic warrants it. In May, the city received the $7.5 million grant for the reconstruction of 400 North from 1-15 to 1200 West. Mayor Butler and City Administrator Bill Morris attended many meetings with UDOT and J-U-B engineers on the project in getting the plans prepared. In July the reconstruction project was on schedule with the road re-design being engineered. A public hearing was held July 16, 2009. Randy Wilcox, with J-U-B Engineers, gave a slide presentation on the design for the 400 North project. Concerning the impact on homeowners, Mr. Wilcox said that any driveway affected will be taken care of by the project during construction, with the homeowners allowed access to their driveways. Each property owner could decide what landscaping was desired, and other concerns. Landscaping would include trees, shrubs, plants, sod, mulch or rock. Adam Brandley asked if there will be a cross-walk for children. At this time this is not in the plan because it is not in the current local school routing plans. Lisa Panter asked about traffic delays for cars that will be dropping off and picking up students at Venture Academy School. J-U-B explained this is a problem to address, but a right turning lane to the school is part of the project. Mr. Morris explained that the city has a noise ordinance that would limit construction work to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., but the contractor could work seven days a week if they wanted to do so. J-U-B said that some of the old road material can be reused. The road is being built to UDOT specification. The road will be asphalt all the way except for 300 feet on both sides of 1200 West. The intersection there will be concrete to minimize truck ruts on the roads. CRS was selected as the Construction Engineer for the project. A construction committee comprised of the Construction Engineer and one member from each branch of city government was formed. Council President Dennis Ilium was appointed as the representative from the City Council. Trent Meyerhoffer represented the staff. By September, J-U-B had completed the design plan for the construction. CRS, the engineering firm who handles the management of the construction, expects it to take place between March 1 and July 31, 2010. 11