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Commission approves revised, higher-scope overlay for Blackboard Drive with larger local match
Summary
The commission approved changing Blackboard Drive’s project to an HMA structural overlay to correct cross-slope and pavement deficiencies; the revised scope raises the local match to about $440,130 (roughly $100,000 above the prior local estimate) while INDOT and federal funds remain committed to the larger project.
The Goshen Redevelopment Commission voted March 10 to approve a revised project scope for Blackboard Drive (Job 2022-006), moving from a mill-and-overlay preventative maintenance project to a thicker HMA structural overlay that includes wedge/level courses, cross-slope correction, culvert replacement in a wetland area, limited grading and a new sidewalk between Lincoln Avenue and Dystra.
Andrew of the Engineering Department described the change as necessary to meet INDOT/MECOG program categorizations and to address existing pavement condition: "INDOT sees our need for this project a little differently than we may have…they require two lifts of asphalt," Andrew said. Staff said the revised scope improves structural thickness and lifespan compared with the earlier preventative approach.
The staff memo shows revised local matching costs at about $440,130, an increase of roughly $100,000 over the previous local estimate of about $341,000. Staff noted federal funding commitments total roughly $1.6 million for the overall distribution, and the city’s local match would cover the remainder; design costs to date are cited as just over $380,000, a portion of which could be reimbursed by federal sources if the project were discontinued.
Commissioners discussed the practical choice of completing the higher-scope project now versus walking away and repaying spent federal dollars; staff argued the improved overlay affords longer life and addresses drainage and structural issues. The commission approved the revised project scope and related authorization as presented (voice vote four to zero).
