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International Falls reduces 5th Avenue West assessment after project adjustments
Summary
City engineers lowered the special assessment for paving on 5th Avenue West to $45,967.44 after removing patching and a manhole raise from the original estimate; homeowners raised concerns about truck damage and the city agreed to inspect in spring.
International Falls City held a public hearing to consider a revised special assessment of $45,967.44 for a paving project on 5th Avenue West between 18th and 20th, city officials said.
The revised assessment reflects adjustments to the original project estimate after crews removed costs for patching and a manhole raise, Jason Fisher, city engineer with Bolton & Menk, told the council. "The work has been completed. This will be an assessment that we will put on... if that's what they choose to do, is to not pay it all upfront, but pay it over the 10 years," Fisher said, describing the payment option and timeline.
The assessment affects seven parcels that are owned by four…
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