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Council approves geotechnical testing and advances design work for West Drexel reconstruction

City of Franklin Common Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary

City authorized a $13,700 change order for additional geotechnical borings for West Drexel Avenue, approved a resident survey for sewer/water on South 76th Street, and tabled a large borrowing decision for Drexel reconstruction until more grant and finance details are available.

The City of Franklin Common Council on Jan. 6 approved a change order not to exceed $13,700 for Terracon Consultants Inc. to perform additional geotechnical borings on West Drexel Avenue and directed staff to survey property owners on South 76th Street about interest in water and sanitary sewer service.

City engineering staff said soils in the area east of the original project limits are "very, very questionable at best," and recommended additional borings so the team can incorporate subsurface…

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