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Washington approves multiple road, sidewalk and signal contracts and pledges local match for Main Street resurfacing grant
Summary
The council unanimously approved low bids for 2026 MFT pavement projects, awarded a $70,776 contract for Elgin Avenue sidewalks, authorized wastewater equipment maintenance, and pledged a 20% local match (about $83,606) for a Surface Transportation Block Grant application to resurface North Main Street.
The Washington City Council on May 18 approved a series of infrastructure contracts and a local funding pledge for a state grant application.
City Administrator Fagan Shue and City Engineer Dennis Carr presented the low bids for the 2026 MFT (Municipal Fuel Tax) program: spray patch (D and D Pavement Solutions, $74,748), seal coat (R A Colleen, $488,906.81), fog coat (R A Colleen, $123,795.36), and hot‑in‑place recycling (American Asphalt Surfacing Recycling, $286,857.30). Carr noted higher oil and trucking costs affected some bids, and staff will seek IDOT central‑office approval where required. The council approved the related motion unanimously.
The council also approved the low bid from C and G of East Peoria for Elgin Avenue sidewalk construction at $70,776. Carr said the project is designed to close a sidewalk gap between Bobolink and Grand Isle to improve safety for children walking to school and is within the budget. The motion passed unanimously.
Separately, the council approved a purchase authorization for maintenance and parts replacement on the wastewater treatment plant's Huber step screen and sludge press (budgeted at $40,000; technician quote near $36,000), with Public Works Director Bridal Ritnaus explaining that preventative maintenance reduces the risk of emergency repairs.
On grant funding, the council voted unanimously to pledge a 20% local cost share for a Surface Transportation Block Grant application to resurface North Main Street between the 900 block and the north side of the square. The total construction cost was estimated at about $418,000, with the city's share approximately $83,606 plus engineering costs; the STBG application deadline was noted as May 29.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions about project timing, contractor coordination, and the possibility of emergency‑vehicle detection being added to signal modernization work; staff said they would discuss detection options with IDOT.
