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Staff: Albany needs roughly $12.8 million more annually to maintain streets; council to consider fee, local gas tax and bond
Summary
City transportation staff presented a long‑range pavement funding analysis showing a $12.8 million annual funding gap to maintain streets at a PCI of 60, and outlined three options — a street maintenance fee, a local gas tax and a general obligation bond — plus an outreach timeline and consultant work.
At a Feb. 24 work session, Albany transportation staff presented a pavement‑management briefing that found a $12.8 million annual shortfall to maintain city streets at a targeted pavement condition index (PCI) of 60 over a 40‑year planning horizon.
Transportation Program Manager Stacy Belcastro told the council the city is responsible for about 190 miles of streets and that current annual capital spending averages roughly $3.0 million (with approximately $3.6 million in annual revenue shown in the street capital fund table). Belcastro said construction costs have grown substantially — she cited an 88% rise in construction…
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