Red Bank public works outlines paving, ADA, bridge and trail timelines; MPO funds expected Feb. 2026
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Public works director summarized the department's goals and capital‑project status, including bid dates for striping and paving, an MPO reallocation of $600,000 for a bridge replacement expected in early 2026, plans for Ashmore Avenue stabilization, and progress on parks, trails and ADA upgrades.
Director Tate presented the Public Works Department’s status report and timeline for capital and operations work, telling the commission where major projects stand and when funding or construction actions are expected. "December 10 at 10:05, we'll be opening bids right here in this room for all of the contractors that submit construction package," Tate said regarding the Browntown and Gabbard striping contract.
Tate said the oil‑water bridge replacement (PIN 130563) is in the right‑of‑way and plans process and that it is pending additional MPO funding. He first noted an estimated MPO contribution "around $700,000," then later said the MPO reallocated $600,000 that the city expects to see in February 2026. Tate described the Ashmore Avenue stabilization as a city project for which the MPO had committed $912,800 but with the funding arriving in FY‑29.
Other public works items discussed included ADA upgrades from Moore Drive to Signal Mountain Road (PIN 130774), the Red Bank Pike Boulevard project (PIN 135374) in NEPA and right‑of‑way phase, and an anticipated resurfacing RFP for secondary roads to be released and awarded between now and January with construction planned for spring. Tate said the pavement selection reflected a pavement condition index and on‑the‑ground inspections. "Right now, it looks like we're gonna shoot for maybe 13 side roads," he said while noting that the number could change depending on pricing.
Tate also reviewed parks and trails work housed in Public Works: a received project diabetes grant for trails; an RFP process for trail construction and for a Parkside City Hall basketball court funded by a 'leading in communities' grant; and plans to award a trail RFP on Nov. 4 and then proceed through contracting. Jeffrey, a parks staff member who spoke during the presentation, said the grants secured included $400,000 for a project diabetes grant with no local match required.
Tate described an in‑progress facility needs assessment for public works and said staff planned to include any resulting projects in next year’s CIP. He also noted staff goals such as converting fleet vehicles to zero‑emission models (procurement complete; awaiting delivery) and replacing fleet equipment. Stormwater work was highlighted: Lewis Brill joined the team and staff set a 25% completion estimate for adopting and activating the stormwater asset management plan.
Commissioners asked questions about green paint for bike lanes, possibilities for vertical separation such as bollards, and whether parking is allowed adjacent to bike lanes on streets subject to TDOT control. Tate said any permanent design on state routes must follow TDOT‑approved materials and drawings and that staff would pursue options.
No formal actions were taken in the work session on the capital projects; Tate and staff will return with RFP awards, contracting details, and more precise timelines at future commission meetings.