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Underpass remains budgeted at prior placeholder; staff to return with recommendation after bid review
Summary
Town staff said the underpass project remains in the proposed budget at last year’s adopted level (about $27–28 million) while staff continue to evaluate bids opened late last year; a council recommendation is expected before the end of February.
Councilmembers were briefed that the underpass project remains in the proposed FY25‑26 budget at the amount adopted the prior year — roughly $27–28 million — while staff continue evaluating bids and options.
Councilmember Ms. Lorenz asked for the programmed budget amount and timing for next steps; Finance Director Mr. Heun replied the budget figure currently in the proposed book is unchanged from the adopted amount. Staff said bids for the project were opened near Thanksgiving and remain valid through February; the project team is still analyzing how to proceed given the bid environment. The project team plans to return to the council with a recommendation before the end of February.
Why it matters: the underpass is a large single capital project that has its own separate account and could affect CIP timing and funding choices; staff said the proposed budget holds the prior adopted placeholder until the council receives a recommendation.
No formal action on the underpass occurred at the work session.
