Muncie board approves contract for Great Creek Trails Phase 3 with city covering about one-third of cost

MUNCIE — The Muncie Board of Public Works and Safety voted to approve a design-build contract with Flatland Resources to construct Phase 3 of the Great Creek Trails.

Adam Leeds presented the item and said the project is supported by a grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and that "City picking up 33%" of the cost. Leeds said the total is "in the tune of 370,000-ish dollars." Parks board approval and utility permission were reported: Leeds said the parks board has approved the plan and that American Water had given its blessing for the installation.

The board moved to approve the contract, the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: The Great Creek Trails aim to expand walking and recreation routes in Muncie. The DNR-supported split means the city will shoulder roughly a third of the local match; Leeds characterized the project as supported by prior design work and an RFP process.

What was approved: The board authorized a design-build agreement with Flatland Resources for Phase 3 construction. The transcript records the city’s share as 33% and an estimated total cost "in the tune of 370,000-ish dollars"; the exact contract amount and procurement documents were not specified in the meeting transcript.

Quotes: "This is being supported by a DNR grant," Adam Leeds said, adding, "City picking up 33%." He later described the cost as "in the tune of 370,000-ish dollars."

Next steps: The contract was approved and the board closed the item. The transcript does not record a follow-up schedule, final contract price in full, or the expected construction start date.