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Council authorizes work on Richwood Avenue after debate over chip seal vs. full reconstruction
Summary
After debate over cost and longevity, the council amended a staff recommendation and authorized budget authority for a full reconstruction estimate for Richwood Avenue, directing staff to return with geotechnical results and a refined estimate.
Fountain Hills council voted to authorize budget authority for a full reconstruction of Richwood Avenue after a lengthy debate over whether to use a chip-and-cape preservation treatment or pursue full rebuilding.
Street Superintendent Jeff Pierce told the council that a chip/cape approach (micro mill, crack sealing, chip seal and cape) was estimated at roughly $740,000 and has an expected service life of seven to 10 years. A full reconstruction, Pierce said, would have an estimated…
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