The Department of Public Works is requesting $500,000 in new authority to
support the District's share of the cost of the Neighborhood Area Street
Improvements project. Total cost for this project is expected to be
$1,035,000 with $535,000 in federal grants. A number of neighborhood
areas in the District have incomplete, substandard streets lacking side-
walks, curbs and and adequate provisions for drainage. The lack of
proper street improvements contributes to a poor community image. Many of
the streets in these areas are severely deteriorated. In several areas
erosion is a continual problem, due to hilly terrain and the absence of
gutters and catch basins. Another issue affecting neighborhood areas might
be unnecessary through traffic. This project provides means of addressing
these various problems.

OPERATING BUDGET IMPACT

The impact on the District's operating budget will be negligible. Delay in implementing this project could increase maintenance costs. The project will not generate any revenues.

IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY

The project will upgrade infrastructure necessary for maintaining the eco-
nomic viability of the District. The construction jobs created will be in
the private sector.

The comprehensive plan calls for adequate public facilities in good condition to support neighborhood development objectives. There will be no businesses or residences displaced by this project.

SOURCES OF REVENUE FOR THE REQUESTED PROJECT

This project will be financed by general obligation bonds issued by the
District of Columbia government and by federal aid.

The Department of Public Works is requesting $700,000 in new authority to
support the District's share of the Raodside Improvements project. Total
cost for this project is expected to be $950,000 with $250,000 in federal
highway-aid.

OPERATING BUDGET IMPACT

The impact on the District's operating budget will be negligible. Delay in
implementing the project could increase maintenance costs for treating dis-
eased trees. The project will not generate any revenue.

IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY

SOURCES OF REVENUE FOR THE REQUESTED PROJECT

This project will be financed by general obligation bonds issued by the
District of Columbia government and by federal aid.

-- Removing dead and diseased trees;

SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work for this project includes, but is not limited to: