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Council weighs 2026 paving needs: $2.5 million in needs, hopes to limit spending to $1.5 million
Summary
The Streets & Alleys committee reported roughly $2.5 million in combined paving needs for 2026 but recommended limiting spending to about $1.5 million; a finalized list of streets is expected next month.
Councilman Kris Bugara told the Alliance City Council the Streets and Alleys committee has identified about $2.5 million in paving needs for 2026 when combining carryover projects and roads that failed inspections this year. The committee recommended limiting the 2026 paving program to roughly $1.5 million and will produce a prioritized list for council approval in the coming month.
Bugara said the committee and administration are working to balance available funds against identified needs; once the committee finalizes the list, members will share the planned scope and schedule. Council discussion included questions about prior-year allocations and the local share of State Street work, which affected the amount available for city paving this year.
Separately, FirstEnergy reported capital work in the city including a $1.7 million transformer replacement at a southeast substation and a $400,000 reconductoring project; the company said LED streetlight conversion is planned and will increase costs to the city, with details to follow when PUCO rate decisions are final.
