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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Mark Phipps, Engineering Coordinator
DATE: August 4, 2020
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Sidewalk Agreement between the City of Aurora and Gonnella Baking Co. Inc., owner of the property at 2435 Church Road (Ward 1).
PURPOSE:
To provide for the construction of a public sidewalk along the Church Road frontage of 2435 Church Road when a public sidewalk becomes necessary.
BACKGROUND:
Gonnella Baking Co. Inc. (Gonnella) undertook the expansion of its facility at 2435 Church Road in 2014. The plans approved for this expansion required construction of a sidewalk in the public right-of-way, along the east side of Church Road. Construction of the sidewalk was a prerequisite to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and release from the subdivision bond for the project. Gonnella received a temporary Certificate of Occupancy in 2015 after all aspects of the project were complete, except construction of the sidewalk. The sidewalk has yet to be constructed due to the cost, which is considerable given the amount of driveway reconstruction necessary to make the sidewalk ADA accessible, and because there is no sidewalk presently constructed either north or south of the site. (Refer to Exhibit B - Location Map.)
DISCUSSION:
Gonnella would like to obtain the full Certificate of Occupancy and be released from its obligation to maintain its subdivision bond for the project. The City is willing to defer construction of the sidewalk until redevelopment of adjacent properties makes the sidewalk necessary. This Sidewalk Agreement requires Gonnella to construct the sidewalk within 180 days of the written request of the City Engineer or pay the City to construct the sidewalk on Gonnella's behalf, and allows Gonnella to be released from the obligation to maintain its subdivision bond.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This Sidewalk Agreement would have no impact on the general public. It would make it unnecessary for the En...
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