TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Nancy A. Bunt, Assistant County Administrator
Addie Javed, P.E., Public Works Director
FROM: Adam Heltemes, P.E., Roadway Production Manager
DATE: May 9, 2025
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution Electing to Use the Uniform Method for the Levy, Collection and Enforcement of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments for Street Paving in the Oslo Park Area
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BACKGROUND
In response to the Board’s October 19, 2021 directive, staff initiated the process for establishing a Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) in Oslo Park. Although initially deferred in June 2022, the Board revived the initiative in December 2022. An original estimate of $398 per parcel was revised to $500 per parcel in light of increased construction costs and the desire to expedite improvements. However, former staff never completed any design and engineering to fully understand the actual cost for both the County and community. The total revenue goal was $5 million, representing 25% County participation via the Secondary Roads Fund.
The BoCC on May 16, 2023, denied a draft ordinance and instructed staff to pursue a design-first approach, and attempt to secure 67% resident approval. Subsequently, Carter Associates, Inc. was contracted to provide project survey, design, and cost estimates. The engineering concept included lane paving, shoulders, drainage swales, and a culvert system. Due to adjacent canal hazards, 13th Street SW was excluded.
In September 2024, the estimated cost was submitted at $14.75 million (including contingencies and inflation). This results in an updated assessment of $1,640 per year per parcel for 20 years.
Two outreach meetings and voting opportunities were provided. The residents were also asked the question if they would wish to revisit the project if additional funding could be found. The meetings occurred on D...
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