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Mr. Howarth, City staff (Public Works), said crews have poured a retaining wall on the east side of the Martin Luther King channel and that curb and gutter work is progressing; traffic-signal subcontractors have been pulling conduit for the 20 First Street signal replacement. He said warmer temperatures should allow resumed concrete work and that the overall MLK project remains on schedule. When asked about a completion date, staff said the Martin Luther King corridor project is expected to be complete in summer 2025.

On Main Street, Howarth said the project is at 60% design for improvements from Seventh Street to the brick area south of Eighth Street. Planned work includes historic-style street lighting, pedestrian lighting, bulb-outs at intersections, added landscaping, and changing parking from angled at the curb to parallel along the sidewalk with angled parking in the center; the project already has construction funds and will proceed to bid after final design.

Howarth described Purdue and Echols storm-drain work (preconstruction meeting held) and said the team will start in Dennis Chavez Park and move upstream, timing major work to avoid school traffic; staff expect the drainage portion to be completed before school starts. On Goodwin Trails, the city plans to replace an eroded asphalt trail with a concrete trail, fix drainage with riprap, add a parking lot off Iris Arbor Drive and install new playground equipment; a preconstruction meeting is scheduled and construction will begin soon.

City staff also reported a consolidated rail grant award for preliminary engineering and NEPA work on crossings at North Street and Martin Luther King. Howarth said the grant provides $1.2 million; BNSF has committed $500,000 and the city’s share is $90,000. The work will include alignment studies and preliminary engineering; a successful MLK overpass could make that crossing eligible for a quiet zone to reduce train horn noise in adjacent neighborhoods.

Staff did not ask the committee to take action on these updates; members asked timing and coordination questions and were briefed on contractor sequencing and coordination with the county on west‑of‑corridor improvements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clovis - Public Works Committee - Feb 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff updated the committee on Martin Luther King construction, Main Street design at 60% completion, Purdue/Echols drainage, Goodwin Trails reconstruction, and a federal rail grant to study crossings and quiet‑zone upgrades.","taxTitle","Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico","taxId",52795,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6662203,"Public Works Committee backs multiple NMDOT grant applications for road, signal and trail projects",644,1626000,2270000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2399302-db61cc0ef14bbcf70d682891049d945c&start=1626&end=2270","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2399302-db61cc0ef14bbcf70d682891049d945c/thumbnail_1626000.jpg","/articles/6662203/Clovis/Curry-County/New-Mexico/Public-Works-Committee-backs-multiple-NMDOT-grant-applications-for-road-signal-and-trail-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662203-dcde6d051e894a670a1e3146d2357851/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174886&Signature=dwOqzeF57danK7RIlvKKX-BiiGoEuW7AnSPRN~1xCKyEBw~J6XDtv8Ayfxq58g6unz6hNUaTNfF1UPSYu4lnAyvZ0vSCHuWEu-KUBjS3GFnyJPX9keuvCKp0o7XOzW0HOi8gRJ57YCuLglym002bU6EMMJ4zVMGKMJrg5UMISj6wxsm14QKU-PqbWpy92kd5U3L7MPqKqaiSqcqNVQYqNXq6L1edHK3I4prNSd4rgB7UKEx2sIc0mvPOznlZFTEiQdcMTFfC8EjiTIxXrfNBlGlkQmAJ8SO-XMGCof8-b7TAL74U-Z~j7jQvSioISqipwJ6b8LnxmhjWAsNJoW2ltg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Clovis Public Works Committee voted to recommend applying for multiple New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) grant programs, including MAP funds, cooperative project funds, Transportation Project Funds (TPF) and the Recreational Trails Program.

Clint Bunch, city staff member, presented a package of projects and cost estimates the city plans to submit. Major items include intersection improvements at 20 First Street and Prince (concrete medians; cost to be determined), signal equipment at Seventh and Thornton (equipment request $200,000; 25% local match of $50,000), and a Main Street mill-and-fill maintenance project estimated at approximately $1,500,000 with a 5% match.

Bunch described a 20 First Street maintenance project (between Norris and Prince) that would include lime treatment of the subgrade and carry an estimated cost of $2,800,000 (5% match estimated at $140,000). He said the city would apply for $500,000 in design funds for 20 First Street (Wheaton to MLK) to produce plans that would make the corridor ready for future construction. The city is also seeking $3,000,000 from the Recreational Trails Program for the Lee Bell Trail construction and Green Acres trail improvements; that application carries a 5% match requirement.

\"If you look at the stack of papers that you have in front of you, I've got them in order if you wanna go through them on each 1 that we're gonna be applying for,\" Bunch said while walking through the list of proposed projects and matches. Committee members asked clarification questions about match percentages and project extents; staff confirmed typical matches (25% for signal equipment, 5% for many maintenance or trail grants) and noted the city will not submit competing applications for two large construction grants in the same cycle.

A motion to recommend moving forward with all the grant applications was made and seconded; the chair called for a voice vote and members responded \"aye.\" The chair announced the motion carries and Bunch received the committee's thanks.

The recommendation will allow staff to submit the listed applications. If awards are made, the city will be responsible for the stated local matches and subsequent project design and coordination with NMDOT and, where applicable, with county partners.","The committee approved a recommendation to submit several grant applications to the New Mexico Department of Transportation for intersection improvements, traffic signal equipment, Main Street and 20 First Street maintenance, corridor design and a recreational trails construction request.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6662207,"Committee recommends radar speed signs at Brady and Hull; flashing stop sign deferred",567,1018000,1585000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2399302-db61cc0ef14bbcf70d682891049d945c&start=1018&end=1585","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2399302-db61cc0ef14bbcf70d682891049d945c/thumbnail_1018000.jpg","/articles/6662207/Clovis/Curry-County/New-Mexico/Committee-recommends-radar-speed-signs-at-Brady-and-Hull-flashing-stop-sign-deferred","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662207-98c9f6ae2b3f2345fea0bcd669941896/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174886&Signature=f4aWboU9cRnwWP7bbtSsQUcsJ-Gkb80sx2rjIGclIlJzFHMfcnk2r9e2lG3n0EjY47NXAv5WacQiNxRFDFrxviwpkXpMXwXfKG~GjSvxVTZzqEbV785~QLidx9Cdi-fOmyJH7iqdjUWmGKRL0Qm4t6-IIK5dQW4fuXFgxq-10OTcuEzqxTJMP3I6XdiMTDx5llU1q~YMPOMzk5AaU-~yptv2mNFCQa7Er7jc-3-2yhGBdCQVqKaSP2hANO5wPfF1r69iwv4FfY-GoquDSHu2Phe~1Tl5ZAwk9AXvANESC2Z3AylJBSLRX6~Ldff~wPlTu9nBAIEikq6VQz9qcwW7HQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Clovis Public Works Committee unanimously recommended installing permanent radar speed signs on Hull Street near the sale barn and deferred purchase of a separate solar flashing stop sign at the Brady and Hull intersection.

Clint Bunch, city staff member, told the committee he had been asked to examine recurring crashes at the T intersection of Brady and Hull. \"The price for those radar speed radar speed signs are $18,725 for both of those on each side of the sale barn,\" Bunch said, and he noted the city has already purchased permanent radar speed signs for the site.

Bunch said a separate 48-inch solar flashing stop sign under consideration would cost about $2,913. \"So whether or not we install that stop sign now that flashes or we wait and see if that helps,\" he said, was the question for the committee.

Committee members discussed crash history and traffic patterns. One member said the intersection had recorded only two accidents in the last five years (one potentially involving a run stop sign and others related to impaired driving), and another noted frequent changes in traffic patterns during nearby construction and on livestock-sale days that can increase congestion. Commissioner Zamora suggested lower-cost temporary barrier posts as an option, while others urged trying the permanent radar signs first and monitoring results.

A second to a motion to recommend installing the signs was recorded and the committee chair called for a voice vote. \"Aye,\" members said; no members voiced opposition. Following the vote, Bunch clarified the committee's recommendation: \"So what we're we're we're gonna install the flashing speed limit signs, not the flashing stop sign.\" The committee's recommendation instructs staff to proceed with installing the permanent radar speed signs on Hull Street as presented to the committee.

The committee did not adopt a separate action to purchase the flashing stop sign, and members said they would monitor crash and speed-trailer data before spending the additional $2,913.","The Public Works Committee recommended installing permanent radar speed signs on Hull Street near the sale barn and decided not to install a separate solar flashing stop sign at this time pending review of crash data and the effect of the speed signs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6662212,"Clovis schools outline auditorium renovation, multiple campus upgrades",219,747000,966000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2399302-db61cc0ef14bbcf70d682891049d945c&start=747&end=966","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2399302-db61cc0ef14bbcf70d682891049d945c/thumbnail_747000.jpg","/articles/6662212/Clovis/Curry-County/New-Mexico/Clovis-schools-outline-auditorium-renovation-multiple-campus-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662212-aa11a0537e330c63f7d650c720d434c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174886&Signature=hGCOq~DqlQxG3VyvsnBmgv54wT01V4a-ffP5gl372faox6F4L7y~CMUZnQg14jCWaztxhVjjSLKKZwyyikwcTB-pTURQS99ZK107NelKAUwDugoRSS2yc1NpCstTFQhWDzmO~80Q8tBiqIxK-aIMNBlyC51Q0x2jcW50MrfLA0FG~qpCL0r25jcf34gOfnn0Bw5du8B9VMv5CeLsKDr~Fi4LIHSnbCHNUsN~chLeN7UzhZ00HLizxi7jnzdpvQmBGnOX8tSrHCoSWVv8SM97EbBtKCzXnZAvgPOf0DGiZQP6Gnx-d~QOd6MnyPaZa9IQuRv~rTwMVXjwIhk5cw-blw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clovis schools representatives told the City of Clovis Public Works Committee that major facility work will start soon at several district campuses, including an auditorium renovation at Marshall Sixth Grade Academy.

Mr. Brady, a Clovis Schools representative, said work on the Marshall auditorium will begin with demolition next week and include new seating, lighting, paint, carpeting, concrete polishing and a stained stage. \"When it's done, we'll be putting a mural in the front lobby that will represent the historic nature of the facility,\" Brady said, adding the district intends the space to function as a performing arts center when complete.

The district also reported progress on Clovis High School and the Clovis High School Freshman Academy. Brady said A and B building renovations for the freshman academy are advancing in the planning phase and the contractor is expected to begin demolition and initial work in about four to five weeks. He described additional work at Lockwood — including shade structures and playground equipment for four-year-olds — delayed earlier by cold weather that prevented concrete pours.

At James Bickley, the district plans to install new perimeter fencing to enclose and secure the playground so \"people cannot just walk onto that campus when students are out there playing outside,\" Brady said. Brady also described a plan to convert the Old Gaddis building at the Freshman Academy into an office complex and training facility; the district expects that project to be finished by May 2026.

Brady highlighted elementary athletic participation and local outreach as part of the update but did not request committee action. Committee members asked no substantive follow-up questions during the update.","Clovis schools told the Public Works Committee they will begin Marshall Sixth Grade auditorium renovations next week and continue multiple campus upgrades including Clovis High School Freshman Academy planning and playground and fencing work.","actionData","errors"]

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City updates: MLK construction, Main Street redesign, Goodwin Trails rebuild and railroad quiet‑zone study

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