Great news!!

We will be spending nearly $2Million on our local streets this year thanks to grants received. In addition, we will be resurfacing Lefferson, University and Sutphin for a total of nearly $8M on street improvements in 2010. In addition, we’ve applied for another $2.6M in funding – see topic following this for more info.

If Council would like a more in-depth discussion at an upcoming Council meeting, please advise, otherwise, we are geared up to proceed full force!
Utilizing our street pavement rating program, the Engineering Division has selected the following streets for resurfacing as part of the 2010 Local Street Improvement Project.

Aberdeen Dr. – Central Ave. to Inland Dr.

Bellemonte St – all

Berwick Ln. – all

Cambridge Dr. – Manchester Rd. to Wicklow Dr.

Holly Ave. – Marshall Rd. to Vancouver St.

Jackson Ln. – Roosevelt Blvd. to Grand Ave.

Lafayette Ave. – Main St. to Verity Pkwy.

Lamberton St. – Lefferson Rd. to Corta Via Dr.

Ronald Dr. – Marshall Ave. to Arcadia Dr.

Stanley St. – all

Wicoff St. – Roosevelt Blvd. to Woodlawn Ave.

Woodlawn Ave. – University Blvd. to Sutphin St.

Yankee Rd. – Main St. to Verity Pkwy.

These streets total approximately 15 lane miles of pavement. The selection process took into account a number of factors that included the 2008 Pavement Condition Index (PCI) ratings, upcoming gas line replacement projects programmed by Duke Energy, pothole complaints received over the past two years, and traffic volumes. Since the project is funded through the Ohio Public Works Commission, we are required to focus on collector streets and entrances to subdivisions where higher traffic volumes are generally expected. The selection process also attempted to spread the work throughout the City.

As part of this project, adjacent property owners will be required to repair any defective curb and gutter, drive aprons, and sidewalks as per City policy. Property owners will have the option of doing the work themselves, hiring a contractor, or having the City do the work for them. If the City performs the work, the property owners will have the option of paying upon completion or having the costs assessed through their property taxes over a five year period.

As discussed with City Council during the budget process, $2,000,000 is budgeted for the project which includes a grant for $1,375,000 from the Ohio Public Works Commission. The remaining balance will come from several funds which include $200,000 from CDBG, $200,000 from Capital, $125,000 from Water, and $100,000 from Storm Water.

Staff will be identifying defective concrete in the coming months in order to pursue the Sidewalk Curb and Gutter (SWC&G) Program. The corresponding roadway work will commence after July 1st.