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Village awards Scranton Avenue Block One streetscape contract; engineering services approved
Summary
The Village awarded a $856,518 contract (plus a $102,300 construction‑engineering agreement) for Scranton Avenue Block One streetscape improvements, including widened sidewalks, seat walls, lighting to match adjacent blocks, and enhancements aimed for completion before the June farmers market.
The Village Board on March 9 awarded the Scranton Avenue Block One streetscape construction contract to Landmark Contractors (lowest responsive bid, $856,518 including the lighting alternate) and approved a construction‑engineering services agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering not to exceed $102,300.
Staff described the project as the next phase of the 2021 downtown streetscape concept and said key elements include widening the north sidewalk and landscape strip, altering curb geometry to create an eventable plaza, adding seat walls and Festoon lighting to match block two, and enlarging commuter seating south of the train station. The village expects to maintain two‑way traffic and most parking; staff noted a net gain of parking stalls in other downtown locations despite a local parking shift.
The board and staff told local business representatives the goal is substantial completion by June 4 to facilitate the farmers market kickoff on June 5. Funding for the project was available in the FY2026 budget; staff said a remaining $50,000 over the budgeted amount would be covered by general‑fund contingency.
Trustees and staff reported outreach to downtown businesses and property owners that largely supported consistent block‑to‑block lighting and pedestrian improvements. Staff also recommended and the board approved on roll call the construction‑engineering services agreement to oversee submittals, testing and documentation during construction.
What's next: Construction notices and staging information will be shared with merchants and residents; staff will monitor schedule and contractor performance to meet the early‑June target.
