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Council authorizes bid advertising for $1.75 million Adams Street roundabout; $600,000 OPWC grant included
Summary
Troy council on Aug. 4 approved Resolution R432025 to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the Adams Street–Riverside Drive–Staunton Road roundabout, with an estimated cost of $1.75 million and $600,000 in Ohio Public Works Commission funding.
Troy City Council adopted Resolution R432025 on Aug. 4 to authorize the director of public service and safety to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for a roundabout at Adams Street, Riverside Drive and Staunton Road, with an estimated total cost not to exceed $1,750,000. The resolution notes that $600,000 of the project will be funded by an Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant.
The Streets and Sidewalks Committee recommended the bid authorization after meeting July 28; the committee report, presented at the Aug. 4 meeting, said the request exceeds the originally budgeted amount due to current engineering estimates, but that funding is available within appropriate fund balances.
Council and staff discussed project timing and scale. A council member asked whether the new roundabout would be larger than prior local roundabouts; a staff member replied that it would be larger than some and smaller than others, describing it as “somewhere in the middle.” Staff said construction is expected to begin outside the peak-summer period — planned for winter months — in part to avoid conflicts with fall sports and to keep parts of the road open during work. Staff also cited prior delays caused by utilities needing relocation and by staff turnover.
Council voted to suspend normal procedures and adopt the resolution; the motion to adopt passed on a roll call vote. Council members noted the project will require coordination with utility companies, and that the actual paving (asphalt) will be scheduled with the contractor to align with plant availability; staff said asphalt placement would likely occur near the end of the project.
The resolution authorizes the director to advertise and enter a contract at a cost not to exceed $1,750,000; $600,000 is identified as OPWC grant funding. No final construction contract was presented at the Aug. 4 meeting; staff will solicit bids and return with a contract recommendation for council action as required.
