Committee chooses Wildwood Avenue site for temporary City Hall trash enclosure, asks staff to study permanent options

The Planning & Parks Committee on June 17 accepted competitive bids for a temporary trash enclosure near City Hall and directed staff to explore options for a permanent solution in several locations around Town Center.

Bids and site recommendation: Staff reported two bids for a temporary enclosure at the end of Wildwood Avenue: a low bid of $56,909 and a high bid of $57,673. The temporary design matches Town Center aesthetics and includes landscaping. After discussion about visibility, maintenance and haul access, the committee approved moving forward with the Wildwood Avenue temporary enclosure procurement.

Permanent site options and concerns: Staff presented four potential permanent locations for a long‑term enclosure: the Sally Port (east side/service area), Hillside (engineered cut into slope), parking garage west end, and an option near Village Green. Committee members emphasized fiscal prudence — a permanent engineered solution could cost substantially more — and raised concerns about placing an enclosure in a highly visible location. One member urged selecting a permanent location now to avoid building two enclosures, while others noted near‑term development uncertainty for nearby parcels that could change needs.

Implementation notes: Staff said the temporary enclosure may become de facto long‑term depending on development timelines; they also noted potential re‑use of materials if relocation is required. The department will return with cost estimates for permanent alternatives and an analysis of operational impacts for each location.

Next steps: Staff will proceed with the low bid for the temporary Wildwood Avenue enclosure while preparing comparative cost estimates and design options for the Sally Port area and other candidate permanent locations for a future committee decision.