Discussion:
The city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) contains the 2019 Trail Rehabilitation Project CIF-19-001 and the 2019 Trail Reconstruction Project PA-19-01 (see attached CIP summary sheets). These projects consist of reclaiming and reconstructing the bituminous trail surface and constructing ADA compliant pedestrian curb ramps and miscellaneous restoration. The rehabilitation project is located adjacent to Vierling Drive from east of Taylor Street to Presidential Lane. The reconstruction project is located in Scenic Heights Park and adjacent to the upper valley drainage ditch (see attached Plan Title Sheet). These projects are a continuation of the city's pavement preservation program to maintain existing infrastructure.
It should be noted that a revision to the project scope proposed in the CIP is being recommended that includes the following:
- Postpone reconstruction of two portions of trail identified in the CIP within Scenic Heights Park; the portion that runs along the Upper Valley Drainage Ditch and the segment from the culdesac of Merrifield Court to the upper valley drainage ditch trail. These segments are newer and are recommended to be on postponed and programmed to coincide with the same maintenance schedule as the remainder of the upper valley drainage ditch trail in this area.
Plans have been prepared as directed and public bids are ready to be solicited to construct the improvements. Upon approval, the advertising and bidding will commence and bids would then be considered at a future City Council meeting. Construction of the improvements will be performed between June and September of 2019.