Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Parks And Recreation Trails topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Lebanon City plans new walking paths, phases already funded; $600,000 estimate for paths and lighting
Summary
City parks staff described a multi-phase program of new walking paths and lighting funded in part by American Rescue Plan dollars, with an estimated $600,000 budget and an initial phase under contract to run along the west side of the football fields to the park entrance.
Lebanon City parks staff said the department is preparing a multi-phased push to add walking paths and lighting across city parks, with an initial construction phase already under contract.
City staff told the board that a preliminary plan and budget presented to the City Council last year included several path projects. When the budget was discussed last year, staff estimated roughly $600,000 for paths and lighting; staff said American Rescue Plan Act funds have paid for much of the lighting that is in the scope. Staff added the council asked for a more refined plan before funding additional phases.
The department said the first phase already funded and under contract will build a path this spring along the west side of the football fields, running from the Big 4 Trail down to the park entrance. Staff also described plans for perimeter and intra-park paths at Abner Longley Park; the Abner Longley path referenced in the meeting is inside the park perimeter.
City staff noted additional maintenance and construction work related to the trail system, including possible new sidewalks and concrete near information kiosks to address muddy areas caused by seasonal freeze-thaw cycles. The department said it is refining plans and will return to council for further funding decisions.
Ending: Staff scheduled follow-up with the City Council to refine designs and funding for later phases; dates for further council action were not specified.
