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<br />Slide Repair Project - Everest Township <br />April 6, 2022 <br />On behalf of Everest Township, I am requesting Cass County Half Percent Sales Tax funding assistance to <br />repair a safety issue resulting from road sliding/eroding into the Buffalo Creek. The cost of this project is larger <br />than our Township’s budget can afford. <br />1. Project description: <br />a. We are looking to the adjust the road alignment a road approximately 700' along <br />Buffalo Creek. This is the most cost-effective approach to solving the issue of the <br />Buffalo creek eroding the edge of the road resulting in the road sliding. We have been <br />working with the Cass County Highway Department for a solution. The problem area is <br />located on 40th Ave SE, just west of 152nd Ave SE (see attachment). <br />2. Point of contact: <br />a. Caryn Weber, Chairman 701-373-1533, EverestTownshipCW@outlook.com <br />b. Brian Otteson, Clerk/Treasurer, 701-793-4743, everesttownshipbno@gmail.com <br />3. Estimate Cost : <br />a. Kent Jensen Construction Inc. has estimated the project cost to be approximately <br />$28,000, which also includes the cost of a right of way easement. <br />4. Amount of funding assistance requested: <br />a. We respectfully request an amount equal to 75% of the total $28,000 project. or <br />$21,000. <br />5. Other funding sources: <br />a. Currently, we are not aware of any additional funds available for this project. <br />6. Everest Township would own the road and be responsible for all maintenance following <br />completion. <br />7. Any other information: <br />a. The attached map depicts the area of concern and the proposed repair. Thank you for your time and your consideration of this project. Sincerely, Caryn Weber, Everest Township Chairman