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Resolution 19-157

The City of Monticello, Iowa

IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA

RESOLUTION #19-157

Resolution to approve Downtown Brick Paver installation cost share.

WHEREAS,     In the 1990’s the City of Monticello invested in a downtown streetscape that included a colored strip of concrete on the back of the curb in place of brick pavers as a cost savings measure, and

WHEREAS,     Over the years the colored strip has faded and has, in many locations throughout the downtown, been removed and replaced with non-matching colored concrete, and

WHEREAS, The City authorized the installation of brick pavers in lieu of the colored strip in front of the Pocket Park, in front of the Community Building and Renaissance Center, and bricks were also installed in front of the three-unit condominium unit developed by Brian Monk on West 1st Street, and

WHEREAS, The City Council finds that the replacement of the colored concrete strip would be a significant improvement to the appearance of the downtown and should be promoted, and

WHEREAS, The Council finds that participating with the property owners in the cost related to the transition from the colored strip of concrete to brick pavers is appropriate and in the best interests of the community, and

WHEREAS, The Council finds that the City should participate in the project by providing for the following:

  1. Provide the pavers required for the project
  2. Cover the costs of concrete removal (Colored Strip)
  3. Cover the costs of subgrade preparation
  4. One-third (1/3) of the costs of paver installation

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WHEREAS, The Council also finds that an agreement between the property owner and the City shall be prepared, signed, and recorded to require the property owner and their successors in interest to maintain the strip of pavers as city pavers or pavers that match City pavers from this day forward at the sole expense of the property owner.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby approve the proposed cost share as set forth previously herein, said cost share to be made available to eligible property owners, unless and until the Council adopts a formal policy which may or may not contain different provisions.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto.  Done this 4th day of November, 2019.

Brian Wolken, Mayor

Attest:

Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk