Discussion:
The city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) contains the 2020 Trail Rehabilitation Project CIF-20-001 and the 2020 Trail Reconstruction Project PA-20-01 (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. These projects are a continuation of the city's pavement preservation program to maintain existing infrastructure.
The project includes reconstructing the following trails that are located along roadways (see attached Plan Title Sheet):
- Vierling Drive from east of Taylor Street to Presidential Lane
- Independence Drive from 17th Avenue to Thrush Street
The project also involves reconstructing trails within parks that includes a portion of trail in the northwest corner of Tahpah Park (see attached Plan Title Sheet).
It should be noted that the project scope was revised to postpone the trail reconstruction within Scenic Heights Park. The recently adopted Park Master Plan includes possibly reorganizing and redeveloping Scenic Heights Park. A Scenic Heights Park planning study is expected to be completed in 2020-2021.
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 would be scheduled between June and September of 2020.