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Graham Road reconstruction: engineer outlines right‑of‑way needs; commission approves funding and inspection contract
Summary
The commission approved resolutions authorizing Graham Road reconstruction funding and inspection services. City engineer Matt McIlroy said acquiring 11 parcels should cost about $350,000, a figure that differs from the resolution text; Crossroad Engineers was named as the likely inspection firm.
The Franklin City Redevelopment Commission voted to approve funding and inspection-authority resolutions for the Graham Road reconstruction project during its special meeting. The commission approved resolution 2026-O5 (listed in the agenda text as $5,350,000 for expenses and right-of-way services) and resolution 2026-O6 to cover construction inspection services.
City engineer Matt McIlroy briefed the commission on the project and described right-of-way needs. McIlroy said the project requires acquisition from 11 parcels and stated: "This 350,000 should cover, purchasing all 11 parcels right away." He added that project timing could extend into next year depending on construction scheduling.
On inspection, McIlroy said the city is looking at Crossroad Engineers to provide inspection services; the fees for those services were presented as part of the O6 action. The commission moved, seconded and approved both resolutions by voice vote after the hearing and staff presentation.
There is a numeric discrepancy between the resolution text on the agenda and the engineer's estimate: the agenda/resolution text recorded in the meeting reads $5,350,000 for the Graham Road right-of-way and related expenses, while the engineer described a $350,000 acquisition estimate for the 11 parcels. The transcript does not resolve whether the larger figure includes construction costs, contingency, or other project elements; staff follow-up is needed and is implied by normal project budgeting practice.
Next steps noted in the meeting: staff will proceed with right-of-way acquisitions and finalize inspection contracting; project timing and construction sequencing will be refined after permitting and remaining design work.
