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t51 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1985 investment contemplated by Mr. Lester should improve the "atmosphere" of Smith Lake Road although there remains a question as to whether Smith Lake Road can be properly developed. Under date of September 4, 1985, City Manager Brown presented the following report and recommendations regarding proposed improvements for Forest Street and Smith Lake Road, which report and recommendations Council unanimously accep- ted and approved, with suggestions being made by members of Council that study be given to providing an access road from Smith Lake Road into Souths ide Park, that the installation of street lighting be considered, and that financing other than from the recommended Revenue Sharing source be explored, particularly-- as to the financing aspect, as noted by Vice-Mayor Severt--if actual bid costs, complying with the Davis-Bacon Act provisions, exceed present cost estimates: In accordance with Council's request I have reviewed the matters involving the construction of a sidewalk along Forest Street from Starling Avenue to Smith Lake Road and the upgrading of Smith Lake Road from the end of the curb and gutter opposite property owned by Mike Lester to the Corporate Limit line. As a result of this study and review I would recommend the following: Forest Street Sidewalk Construct a 5-foot sidewalk along the northeast side of Forest Street from Starling Avenue to New Dale Street which is opposite Smith Lake Road. Forest Street has a right-of-way width of 60 feet. The width of right-of-way being used for street purposes varies; therefore, in order to provide for possible future widen- ing of Forest Street it is suggested that the back edge of the walkway be placed at the street right-of-way line. The total length of sidewalk involved in this project is 2,911 feet. We estimate the cost to be $44,050, subject to receipt of actual pro- posals from contractors. The walkway should not be difficult to construct because the elevation of most yards match the present curb line except for the block between Keel and Highland Streets. Because of possible damage to the adjacent property it might be feasible to move the sidewalk closer to the existing curb line for this block. It is recommended that this work be contracted and because of the small amount of grading required in connection with the project, plans and specifications can be prepared quickly