2016.04.25 Council Agenda Item 11

Summary

Public Hearing and Order regarding the June 14, 2016 referendum question pertaining to the proposed Route 100 Infrastructure Project. This Public Hearing is in accordance with M.R.S.A 30-A § 2525 (5).

A public comment period will be included with this item. (5 minutes per person)

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.

Description

The improvements of the Route 100 Preliminary Plan are estimated to cost approximately $11M. MaineDOT Commissioner Bernhardt has pledged to contribute up to $4M to the project. The remainder is proposed to be funded through the West Falmouth Crossing Tax Increment Financing District using a portion of the current and projected fund balances in that account and the proceeds of proposed $6.0M bond to be approved in the June 14, 2016 Referendum.

A copy of the form of referendum question, referendum order and bond order are attached.