Ordinance No.            15868              Council Bill No.           B 4-99            

declaring it is in the public interest to proceed with sidewalk, curbing and parking area construction south of the new downtown fire station; approving plans and specifications for the improvements; determining that the work shall be done by City employees; providing for payment for the improvement; and fixing the time when this ordinance shall become effective.

Subsequent to the adoption of a resolution by the City Council, declaring the necessity for sidewalk, curbing and parking area construction at the new downtown fire station and pursuant to the publication of the resolution in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the City of Columbia, Missouri, and the affidavit of publication filed; and after a public hearing as provided for in Section 75 of the Home Rule Charter, the Council finds and determines construction of such improvements, including construction of a five (5) foot wide sidewalk from Orr Street to Tenth Street south of the new downtown fire station including construction of curbs, inlets and piping; also including the construction of a small asphaltic concrete parking lot west of Orr Street and southeast of the fire station, all in accordance with the City of Columbia Street and Storm Sewer Specifications and Standards, is necessary for the welfare and improvement of the City and that it is in the public interest that such improvements be made.

Payment for this improvement shall be made from a Community Development Block Grant, and such other funds as may be lawfully appropriated.