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Thomasville approves NCDOT utility relocation costs, Fisher Ferry right‑of‑way
Summary
Council approved agreements with NCDOT requiring the city to pay 25% shares for utility relocations tied to two bridge projects and approved related Fisher Ferry right‑of‑way and sidewalk items as part of the consent agenda.
The Thomasville City Council approved multiple transportation‑related items, including two NCDOT utility‑relocation agreements requiring the city to cover 25% of relocation costs and a right‑of‑way purchase connected to the Fisher Ferry Street bridge project.
On the regular agenda the council approved NCDOT Agreement No. 100024184 for relocation of city water and sewer lines tied to replacement of Bridge 280469 over Hamby Creek on Fisher Ferry Street. City staff told the council the state requires the city to pay 25% of the utility relocation cost; the amount the presenter stated in the meeting record was $182,620.20. Staff said that obligation will not come from the city’s utility fund balance or retained earnings and described that as easing the local impact.
The council also approved NCDOT Agreement No. 100024344 for relocation of water and sewer lines at the replacement of Bridge 58 over U.S. 64 on NC‑109 (the U.S. 64/NC‑109 corridor). The manager reported the city’s 25% share for that project is $94,297.80 and said that payment will come from city reserves.
Earlier on the consent agenda the council approved staff recommendations to accept the NCDOT contingent offer of $172,475 for a right‑of‑way purchase and temporary easement tied to the Fisher Ferry Street project, and accepted a maintenance/ownership transfer for a Fisher Ferry Street bridge sidewalk (staff and NCDOT/DEQ developed an agreement addressing the construction of sidewalks and preservation of the existing bridge). The consent agenda also included temporary road‑closure ordinances for community events (piano festival and Spring Days). The full consent agenda passed unanimously (7–0).
Votes: Both NCDOT agreements were approved 7–0. The meeting record includes discussion of funding source: the Fisher Ferry utility match identified as not coming from utility reserves; the NC‑109 utility match identified as coming from city reserves.
No further project milestones or contractor details were provided in the meeting discussion.
