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Sumac Avenue reconstruction proposed as LID; assessments estimated $16,000–$88,000 per property
Summary
City staff presented a revised Sumac Avenue reconstruction design and proposed a Local Improvement District (LID) to share right‑of‑way costs with property owners per existing annexation agreements. Total project cost is estimated at $8.4 million; staff proposes the city fund about $6.3 million and levy assessments that staff estimate would range roughly $16,000 to $88,000 per property (median ~$29,000).
Planning staff briefed TAB on the status of the Sumac Avenue reconstruction project in North Boulder and the city’s proposal to form a Local Improvement District to finance right‑of‑way improvements.
John McFarlane (senior transportation planner) said the Sumac corridor needs full pavement reconstruction, curb and gutter, storm‑drain upgrades, and continuous sidewalks on the north side; concept designs show curb‑to‑curb widths that vary by block to preserve landscaping and on‑street parking where property owners requested it, and new crossings planned at Broadway, 15th and 17th Streets. The design would…
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