City presenter outlines 2026 street rehabilitation project, estimates $2.2 million cost and $383,000 in special assessments

A city presenter described the scope, schedule and likely homeowner impacts of a proposed street rehabilitation and limited reconstruction project slated to begin in May or June 2026 and to be substantially complete by the end of September 2026. The presenter said the project is expected to cost approximately $2.2 million, with special assessments calculated by front footage expected to generate about $383,000; the remainder would be covered by city property tax.

The presenter said most streets in the project area qualify for rehabilitation while a small section of 20th Avenue will be reconstructed. Streets identified as rehabilitation targets include 6th Street, 23rd Avenue, 7th Street and 22nd Avenue; 20th Avenue is planned as a reconstruction between 7th and 6th streets and a rehabilitation between 7th and 8th streets, with a small sanitary main spot repair south of the 22nd/7th intersection (about 12 ft) noted. No other utility improvements are currently planned.

Sidewalk work was highlighted: sidewalks run continuously on at least one side of most blocks, but the presenter identified two gaps where new sidewalk will be installed — the south side of 22nd Avenue between Fifth and 6th streets and the south side of 23rd Avenue east of the 8th Street frontage road — and said multiple other sidewalk sections will be replaced to maintain ADA compliance. The city will also replace or repair curb and gutter in multiple locations to improve drainage, though not all curb and gutter will be replaced.

On schedule and logistics, the presenter said the project will be phased by area, that driveway access will be restricted at times and residents will be notified several days in advance when parking on nearby streets is necessary. The presenter advised that the city will notify police so side‑street parking in construction zones should not be ticketed and instructed residents to contact staff if they receive a ticket so the city can work to resolve it. If garbage or recycling trucks cannot reach containers, the contractor will collect containers from a common location and return them; residents should mark containers with their name and house number when this occurs.

The presentation emphasized accommodations and contacts: field staff will be the primary on‑site contact for access questions, and residents needing special accommodations — for example wheelchair users or participants in the FM Ride Source program — should contact the city as soon as possible. The presenter directed viewers to the city’s pavement management program story map and the engineering construction project page for background, project selection criteria, frequently asked questions about assessments, and an interactive 5‑year capital improvement plan map; the presentation also explained how to subscribe for periodic email updates.

For specific questions the presenter listed contacts: the project manager for general project questions, the office manager for special assessment questions (including rates and how the assessment process works), and the construction and infrastructure manager for driveway approach widening or sewer repair requests. The presenter closed by thanking viewers and inviting them to reach out.

The presentation did not announce any formal council action, motion or vote; it was informational and described planned work, estimated costs and resident notification processes. Further details, including final contract schedules and exact homeowner assessment amounts, were not specified and will be determined as the project advances.