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The measure, listed as resolution number 2025-146, advances a three-laning of the eastbound section and follows an earlier plan to reconfigure how Flowers Chapel intersects U.S. 84 that failed because the city could not obtain the needed right of way. City Manager said the earlier Flowers Chapel realignment was not proceeding and framed the current approach as continuing “on with the 3 laning of the east bound section from Shady Lane to Bel Air Drive.”

Why it matters: the project involves significant city and state funding and is intended to improve capacity and traffic flow on a key east-west corridor in Dothan. Commissioners asked about impacts on existing access-management features; the city manager said the original design had already accounted for U-turns and access management and characterized the widening as “primarily just widening it out to a 3 lane section.”

Details and next steps: the commission simultaneously approved resolution number 2025-147, a professional services agreement with Poly Incorporated not to exceed $307,268 for design work on the additional eastbound lane. When a commissioner asked whether the $307,268 was in addition to the city’s $1,553,581.43 share, staff answered that the consultant fee is in addition to that share. The city manager said the team hopes to submit for another TRIP grant by November and that the anticipated construction timeline is roughly 12 months once work begins.

Commission discussion remained procedural. Commissioner Randy asked whether the project would affect previously built U-turns and access, and staff replied that the original design had factored those features in. When asked about the time frame to complete the work, the response was a single numeric reply: “12.”

The commission approved both the state agreement and the consultant contract by voice vote.

The city will proceed with design and with TRIP grant coordination; staff said Flowers Chapel-related changes remain an option to revisit in the future but are not part of the current agreement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Dothan Commission Meeting - 6/17/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Dothan City Commission voted to enter an agreement with the State of Alabama for an additional eastbound lane on U.S. 84 from North Shady Lane to Bel Air Drive, with the city’s estimated cost share of $1,553,581.43 and the Alabama Department of Transportation committing $2,000,000.","taxTitle","Dothan City, Houston County, Alabama","taxId",9331,"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},6197684,"Commission finalizes police CID renovation contract at $288,008.56",23,1236000,1259000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3850351-95009a431fca0243a12a5e0c91b7c700&start=1236&end=1259","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3850351-95009a431fca0243a12a5e0c91b7c700/thumbnail_1236000.jpg","/articles/6197684/Dothan-City/Houston-County/Alabama/Commission-finalizes-police-CID-renovation-contract-at-28800856","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197684-e7b43419e25419c4932864ac1250f252/orig.mp4?Expires=1771043928&Signature=XO6kgLhgpjGrQ77WR2WnnZn6K581wEK26Zyh3QA2ol8AcrotS5RBBzVxKR4e2Sw1gxS5NYuh01lSZLEUlD72ifo4G3ZoT8QxNZGoTkC~AXPRqoRUzgzkRg3EP2jXHg6tFKzgoYqvLqLnvXHRXUvVppFyOXwxNUYGBJCH5rkbOqZrLS8JaCDQ0q01HyleiO1QEvLU9eNL8JdYeye3AA9pS7UOH1A6IgL1IzIJUPJfBIb7LLhDod2hJncibjvb7RiuxSy7vmFmAzjRmsZ20woGwKwCbK08v2vaKTor6va1J3ciewJuHY74yqNoDhuOZ~rmAZNM3ZypOGbg6-ejKEMJEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dothan City Commission approved a resolution completing the contract with Lewis Construction LLC for the police department’s Criminal Investigations Division renovation project at a final amount of $288,008.56, which the city said includes a change order deduction of $22,991.44.

The approval (Resolution No. 2025-143) finalizes the construction account for the CID renovation and closes the matter for contract accounting purposes. The commission approved the resolution by voice vote; no public comments or substantive debate were recorded on the project in the meeting.

Why it matters: the action finalizes vendor payment and closes the contract for a municipal facility used by the police department, clearing the way for final invoicing and recordkeeping.

Next steps: staff indicated the resolution completes the contract accounting. No additional appropriations or changes were described at the meeting.","The commission approved completion of the police department CID renovation contract with Lewis Construction LLC for a final amount of $288,008.56 after a change order deduction of $22,991.44.",{"_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},6197688,"Dothan Commission approves application for Safe Streets and Roads for All implementation grant",51,1597000,1648000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3850351-95009a431fca0243a12a5e0c91b7c700&start=1597&end=1648","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3850351-95009a431fca0243a12a5e0c91b7c700/thumbnail_1597000.jpg","/articles/6197688/Dothan-City/Houston-County/Alabama/Dothan-Commission-approves-application-for-Safe-Streets-and-Roads-for-All-implementation-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197688-76c3e68c2ef0802ae147546cdd296f4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771043928&Signature=f4sn0MQNIJe0Ammuq0g073p61ByxaJvkNwn5s6hhTjsUVPFKIIQOKupmLEhiKVOdjZt25pfzvTtDVb1CkpxekH5PXzUZrmn9fTsqhwyk3wk8KSkYjmBvcFdwvpOQrYDuTxsHdpmsZpanXMIbUVUylMXWMXFyYmh0Y7DumLaKlq-q9H6Q23-a6JdPUvFzeZ1HusMAJCXqDGa0qHpS0Ye6bpwd7nXLTa0~i0xtAhM2-IUdmZu-MO-EDwNve6zgmxNcIgcuocKDMRW2YW6BA~ABwZp-pkll16cY6e2H-cK83HKweVGf5v~FXVlPi1x48L2MpHSBZAyAB~IxyFKpJMJEjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dothan City Commission authorized submission of an application to the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) implementation grant program, seeking up to $655,498 in federal funds with a city cash match of $163,875 and an in‑kind city contribution of $181,016.

City Manager described the application as similar to previous SS4A requests: largely study work to identify safety concerns and produce conceptual drawings, with a small portion reserved for pedestrian improvements and lighting upgrades that could be implemented in‑house using materials purchased with grant funds. He emphasized, “this is just to apply for the grant itself. It's not committing any money at this point.”

Why it matters: the grant would fund planning and targeted implementation work intended to identify and address roadway safety issues across the city and position Dothan for future projects.

Details: if awarded, a consultant would be retained to study identified areas and provide conceptual designs; the city expects to use in‑house crews for installation of small implementation items while purchasing materials with grant funds. The commission approved the submission by voice vote.

Next steps: staff will submit the grant application and, if awarded, return to the commission with implementation specifics and any required budget appropriations.","The commission approved submitting an application to the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All program for planning and limited implementation work, with requested federal funds not to exceed $655,498 and a city cash match of $163,875 plus in‑kind contributions.","actionData","errors"]

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Dothan Commission approves agreement with State for additional eastbound lane on U.S. 84

Commission finalizes police CID renovation contract at $288,008.56

Dothan Commission approves application for Safe Streets and Roads for All implementation grant