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Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,730,000 in a bond for streets and sidewalk reconstruction.
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To the Honorable City Council:
I hereby request, subject to the approval of your Honorable City Council, an appropriation in the amount of $3,730,000 in order to rehabilitate and replace City roadways and sidewalks in accordance with the city's Pavement and Sidewalk Management Program and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To meet said appropriation, the Treasurer will be authorized to borrow $3,730,000 as provided by MGL Chapter 44.
Asset improvements in these efforts include: mill and overlay of pavement, crack sealing of pavement, patch repair to pavement, resetting of curbs, placement of ADA-compliant concrete sidewalks, placement of ADA-compliant ramps, installation of ADA-compliant signal heads and beacons, and adjustments to drainage infrastructure and utility appurtenances required to complete the roadway work.
This request is part of the FY2019 Capital Investment Plan -General Fund. Somerville's Chapter 90 apportionment from the State for FY2020 is $1,202,564. CH. 90 funds will supplement monies obtained through General Obligation Bonds.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph A. Curtatone
Mayor