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City allocates $5 million toward Old Lebanon Dirt Road; total project estimated at $25 million
Summary
Public works identified Old Lebanon Dirt Road as a priority capital project, with $5 million proposed from city funds in the draft budget and a total 10‑year cost estimate of roughly $25 million. Staff said $3 million of the project could be charged to stormwater because some work also addresses flood mitigation.
Public Works staff outlined the city’s 10‑year capital plan during the budget workshop and proposed a $5 million city allocation in the draft budget to begin construction on Old Lebanon Dirt Road.
The Public Works presentation included a chart separating city‑funded costs and total project costs (including grants). For Old Lebanon Dirt Road, staff estimated a total construction cost of $25 million and proposed $5 million in city funding in the coming budget year to start the project. The department indicated up to $3 million of that $25 million could be paid from the stormwater utility because the project also includes flood‑mitigation work (an equalization basin was discussed in other utility presentations).
Public Works also discussed other multi‑year projects in the capital plan, including Golden Bear widening near Mount Juliet High School (construction funding likely to be requested in a later budget year), intersection and sidewalk projects, and a pipeline of grant‑dependent road projects. The 10‑year plan presented two views: one showing city funding only and a second showing total project cost when grant funding is included; staff said grants typically are pursued closer to construction and that grant awards are competitive.
Commissioners asked for clarification about timelines and how construction funding would be scheduled across fiscal years. Staff said right‑of‑way work and utility relocation are in progress for Old Lebanon Dirt Road and that they expect construction to begin in spring, which is why only $5 million was placed in the upcoming fiscal year. Public Works said it will continue pursuing grants as projects become shovel‑ready.
Ending
Public Works included Old Lebanon Dirt Road as a near‑term construction priority and proposed an initial $5 million city contribution, with staff planning to seek grants and further budget allocations as the project advances.
