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Council approves $75,486 local match for South Market Street safety project
Summary
The council adopted a resolution to appropriate the city's 10% match (~$75,486) for a federally funded HSIP safety project on South Market Street designed to improve shoulders, drainage and reduce accidents.
Commissioner Webb outlined a federally funded Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) project on South Market Street from Boynton Street to Texas Avenue and moved to appropriate the city's local share. The total project cost is about $754,000; the federal portion covers 90% and the city's 10% local match is $75,486, which the commissioner said will come from motor fuel tax funds.
The engineering plan calls for minor realignment to allow an 8‑foot shoulder, guardrail removal where appropriate, drainage improvements and resurfacing. Staff noted the intersection in the project area is within a floodway and cannot be raised; some upstream drainage improvements will require separate, larger projects.
Council members asked for confirmation that the project addresses problematic manhole and culvert areas; staff said those features are part of the work. The council voted by roll call to appropriate the matching funds and proceed.
Next steps: staff will coordinate grant acceptance and procurement consistent with the HSIP program requirements, and Public Works will oversee the road improvement work once agreements are executed.
