Council hears amendment to McCormick Woods development agreement to delay roundabout until water main work is complete

The City Council opened a public hearing Sept. 25 on a proposed second amendment to the 2021 McCormick Woods development agreement that would extend the deadline for construction of a roundabout at the intersection of McCormick Woods Drive and Old Clifton Road.

City staff described the amendment as narrowly focused: modeling identified a water main that will need to be installed on Old Clifton Road and the city prefers to complete that water main work before the roundabout construction. The amendment would therefore delay that intersection improvement to coordinate sequencing and avoid rework. Staff said the amendment does not change other terms of the development agreement (contract 035‑21) and that the developer supports the proposed delay.

The council held the required public hearing on the amendment, and staff recommended adopting Amendment No. 2 to contract 035‑21. During the meeting staff outlined that the developer and city agree to delay the roundabout so the city’s water main installation can proceed first; the amendment would revise the timeline for the required transportation improvement.

No final vote on the amendment was recorded in the segment of the meeting transcript provided; a motion to approve the ordinance was introduced and seconded on the business agenda. Staff said coordination with the water main work and timing will determine the eventual construction schedule; the McCormick roundabout timing will depend on whether the developer or the city builds the water line.

What happens next: The matter will proceed through the council’s business agenda for action; staff will continue negotiations on water‑line construction responsibilities and return to council with the final ordinance language and a recommendation.