Andover approves pair of street reconstruction assessments
The Andover City Council approved more than $575,000 in assessments Nov. 4 for two completed street reconstruction projects. Both votes were 4-0. Property owners in both project areas can pay their full assessments within one month without interest. They can also have the assessments added to their property taxes from 2027 through 2034 at 4.07% interest. Public Works Director Dave Berkowitz said the first project rebuilt streets in Kadlec Estates, a neighborhood with 13 parcels east of Hanson Boulevard and north of 150th Lane. Based on the bid, the project cost $457,949.96. The city’s share was $343,462.47, and assessments totaled $114,487.49. The assessment is $8,806.73 per unit, with annual installments of $1,311.83. Berkowitz showed before-and-after photos of streets that had extensive alligator cracking and patched potholes. The reconstruction included new concrete curbs and pavement. Nightingale and Whittington Ridge The second project rebuilt streets in Nightingale Preserve, Whittington Ridge and the first three sections of Nightingale Estates. The project cost $1,900,591.29. The city’s share was $1,439,624.61, and assessments totaled $460,966.68 across 54 units. The assessment is $8,536.42 per unit, with annual installments of $1,271.56. Berkowitz showed before-and-after photos of the second project, pointing out the extent of the cracking and wear
