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Public Works requests larger paving and stormwater budgets; city plans increased in‑house paving
Summary
Public Works told council it plans a $5 million paving program in 2026, boosted in‑house paving capacity, will spend more on stormwater projects (including detention basin work) and is coordinating federally funded safety projects on Broad Street.
Public Works Superintendent Mike Alcock presented the department’s 2026 operating and capital priorities, emphasizing road, stormwater and non‑utility capital work.
Alcock said the streets bureau completed roughly 11,500 tons of in‑house paving in 2025 (about 18 lane miles) and that the 2026 budget sets aside approximately $5 million for paving; half of that funding is expected from UGI cost‑sharing with the remainder from city sources. He said the department is hiring to restore full crew capacity and expects to run additional in‑house paving crews if staffing holds.
The stormwater program received…
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