Committee asks for pavement management presentation; street fund changes possible without general-fund allocation

Budget committee members requested a presentation on pavement management and discussed options for funding near-term street repairs, stressing that the street fund has its own contingency and can be used without dipping into general-fund contingency.

Why it matters: members said tactical paving work this summer may be possible, even though many contractors schedule work months in advance. Council member Jeremy and others requested a pavement-management briefing in the next three months outlining costs, expected condition improvements (pavement condition index) and timing.

Staff noted that pavement and street maintenance are funded from the street fund (special revenue) and that transfers within that fund are administratively feasible; any transfer from general contingency is unnecessary if the street fund already contains adequate contingency. Tyler said the budget committee can recommend reallocating contingency to street maintenance or leave the funds to council for later action.

Next steps: staff to schedule a pavement-management presentation within the next three months showing cost options and likely outcomes so the council can decide whether to allocate contingency or use street-fund resources.