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Stonecrest TIP members debate whether to bond paving work or pay in smaller increments
Summary
Council members discussed a multi-year approach to paving funding and asked staff to prepare options comparing a one‑time larger payment or phased payments, with a presentation requested for a future TIP meeting.
During discussion of the street paving final report Oct. 8, members of Stonecrest’s TIP Committee considered whether the city should fund paving in one larger program or continue smaller, periodic contracts.
A council member suggested evaluating a larger, lump-sum approach — possibly bonding — so the city could repave more streets at once and avoid annual disputes. The member cited an earlier planning figure “somewhere in the ballpark of $23,000,000” to address pavement needs and suggested comparing that with multiple smaller payments or bonds that would spread cost over time.
Deputy staff and other committee members noted road types vary (neighborhood, collector, arterial) and that different roads deteriorate at different rates, which affects prioritization. The mayor pro tem agreed to bring comparative options from other cities to the next TIP meeting, and the deputy city manager and engineering staff were asked to coordinate so the committee could discuss lane miles, PCI (pavement condition index) results and budget impacts during a future presentation.
No budget decision or bond authorization was made at the meeting; the committee requested a formal presentation comparing options and asked staff to coordinate with the city manager and engineers before the next discussion.
Ending: The committee scheduled a future presentation on funding options and requested comparative figures from other cities and street-condition data before any financing decision.
