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Council approves Ganson Street special assessment after public hearing; construction to start after lead-line replacements
Summary
After a public hearing, Jackson City Council confirmed special assessment roll #3455 to repave Ganson Street from Elm to the east city limit. Council cited a $500,000 federal grant, assessments and major street funds as the funding mix; vote passed 6–1.
Jackson City Council voted to confirm Special Assessment Roll No. 3455 on Jan. 27, approving a mill-and-resurface project for Ganson Street from Elm Avenue to the city’s east limit.
City staff said a federal grant of about $500,000 makes the work feasible but requires a local match. Troy, the city engineer, told the council the project will mill and repave the roadway, repair sidewalks and fix curb ramps, and that assessments will cover part of the city’s share while the gap will be paid from major street funds derived from gas and weight taxes. "We have to have some skin in the game," Troy said in explaining why property owners receive assessments.
During the public hearing, residents raised affordability concerns. Cindy Fiddler (16080 Stanton St.) asked whether water-main work would happen alongside paving; staff said lead-service replacements will be completed under a separate contract before pavement work begins. Katrina Clavon said she received an estimate of $5,321 and described health and financial hardships that make the assessment difficult to afford. "Who’s got $5,321 extra?" Clavon asked.
Staff said affected property owners will be mailed assessment forms and information about assistance programs, and that payments will appear on summer tax bills. Council also referenced a "street relief" assistance fund for qualifying residents.
The council recessed to act as the board of review, opened and closed the hearing, then voted to approve the confirming resolution; the clerk reported the motion passed 6–1. Staff estimated construction would begin after mid‑summer following completion of lead-service replacements; the paving contract will include traffic detours routed to Michigan Avenue during work.
Next steps: staff will notify property owners by mail of assessments and assistance options, complete lead-service replacement work under a separate contract, and proceed with contracting for the milling and resurfacing work.
