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Improvement Projects

City of Hutchinson Improvement Projects

The City of Hutchinson has many roles in the initiation, development and/or construction of Improvement Projects within the Hutchinson area.

The City’s Engineering Department manages the utility and street construction programs for the City. The following sections describe how projects are selected and assessed, answers frequently asked questions (FAQ’s), lists current and potential future projects, and provides other information.

Assessment/Development Manual

Assessment rates are spread based on state law and City policies and procedures. We have developed an Assessment Policy manual that outlines the general policies and procedures for this effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should improvements last?

All pavements have a finite life of 25 – 35 years. Streets not constructed to full standards or subject to other conditions may not last as long. Well constructed roads may last longer, depending on the timing and extent of maintenance projects. Sanitary sewer, water main and storm sewer may last anywhere from 35 to 75 years or longer, depending on many factors (pipe materials, soil and installation conditions, construction standards, etc.).

How is it determined which projects will be completed?

See the section on Project Selection below. We also develop a very rough plan for the next 5-Year period. Please review the Proposed 5-Year CIP section below.

Who is responsible to relocate or replace landscaping or sprinkler systems in the right-of-way or easement?

The property owner is responsible for improvements placed in the boulevard areas along streets. It is the responsibility of the property owner to locate and protect any sprinkler systems, invisible pet fencing, sump pump lines or other items placed in the boulevard. Replacement of standard landscaping (trees, lawns, etc.) will generally be completed by the City as part of the project, however, the City may determine that some landscaping items exceed standards and require property owner involvement (some retaining walls, shrubs, concrete borders, landscape bricks and blocks, private lights or monuments, etc.).

What are the best practices for successful establishment of boulevard turfgrass after road construction?

See the Best Practices for Boulevard Turf Design and Maintenance (lrrb.org)

Project Selection

The City uses many criteria for selecting when and how to complete reconstruction of municipal utility and street improvements. See also the site describing Infrastructure Resource Management to review the data developed and utilized for Project Selection.

They include, but are not limited to: