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Munhall presses ahead on Main Street streetscape; council to consider $400,000 gap next week
Summary
Council reviewed design choices for a downtown streetscape and heard staff say the project is roughly $1.5 million while available funds total about $1.1 million; staff will ask council next week to approve a resolution to cover the shortfall and proceed to bid.
Council members reviewed options for Main Street streetscape elements including light poles, benches, planters and trash receptacles. Staff presented a cost estimate and a funding picture: the project cost was described at roughly $1.5 million while the borough currently has approximately $1.1 million available. That leaves an approximate $400,000 gap before the project can be fully funded.
Staff said they will put a resolution on next week—s agenda to authorize applying available funds and proceed with bidding; they recommended posting design selections and moving toward shovels-in-the-ground within roughly one month if the council approves funding. The council discussed pole materials, spacing and outlet boxes for holiday lighting and decided to poll members and finalize selections by Thursday so staff can advertise bids.
Council and staff also discussed staging the work if full funding is not secured (phasing by block) versus seeking all required funds and doing a single construction phase. Staff recommended budgeting conservatively and moving forward with bidding so the borough can take advantage of current contractor timelines and existing grant momentum.
Why this matters: The streetscape project is a visible downtown investment intended to improve pedestrian experience and support businesses; funding decisions and procurement schedules will determine whether work starts this construction season.
