Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Downtown Revitalization topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Committee of the Whole supports downtown safety streetscape design; estimate $10.27 million
Summary
The Committee of the Whole reviewed schematics for the downtown safety streetscape and utilities improvement project and generally supported the design; estimated construction cost is $10,267,551, to be funded from city fund balances with about $200,000 from ODOT's urban paving program, and no bonding is anticipated at this time.
The Committee of the Whole on March 10 reviewed schematics for the downtown safety streetscape and utilities improvement project and reported its support to the full Troy City Council at the March 17 meeting.
Council President Roselle, who chaired the Committee of the Whole meeting, presented the report to council stating that members reviewed the design schematics and raised questions about pavement materials, including use of concrete and stamped concrete options. The committee report listed the current project estimate at $10,267,551 and said the cost would be funded from city fund balances, with approximately $200,000 expected from the Ohio Department of Transportation's urban paving program; the report noted no bonding is anticipated at this time.
Committee members and council discussed next steps. The report said consultants should proceed to complete the project design for bidding but noted the council may need to adjust the authorization for project design before bidding authorization. Several councilmembers cited public feedback gathered during recent outreach: Samuel J. Pierce and others thanked residents for participating, and Pierce reported mixed public responses on features such as a proposed water feature. Councilmember Jeffrey Schilling cautioned that the plans, while high quality, may exceed the city's near-term capital capacity and suggested trimming features or voting separately on optional elements when bids arrive. Susan Westfall said some residents raised accessibility concerns about brick in main walkways and hesitation about the water feature.
Members also referenced material durability and slip-resistance: a county commissioner who reviewed stamped concrete noted slip concerns at another stamped-concrete installation, and the council asked consultants to study materials and maintenance implications before finalizing design details.
The Committee of the Whole report recommended no legislative action at this time; council accepted the report and public outreach will continue as the consultant completes designs and cost refinements.
