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Finance committee advances seal-coating contract using Reclamite; members ask about biobased alternatives
Summary
At its April 27 finance committee meeting, Fairview Park members voted 7–0 to advance ordinance 2623 — a contract with Pavement Tech to apply Reclamite, an asphalt rejuvenator, on streets resurfaced 2023–2025. Council members pressed staff on environmental impacts, application constraints and alternative products.
The Fairview Park finance committee on April 27 voted unanimously to place ordinance 2623 on second and subsequent third reading, advancing a contract with Pavement Tech to apply Reclamite, an asphalt rejuvenating agent, to streets resurfaced in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Engineer Kim Kerber told the committee the product is applied one to three years after an initial resurfacing, “seals the surface, adds some asphalt back into the agent, makes it black again, and just kind of seals things up to try to enhance the life of the asphalt pavement.” Kerber said the city is using the treatment to try to extend pavement life at lower cost than full resurfacing.
Council members pressed for technical and environmental details. Councilwoman Sarah Mann asked how Reclamite compares with asphalt-emulsion sealers and whether plant-based, biodegradable alternatives exist. “I have some concerns about the environmental impacts of these products,” Mann said, noting uncertainty in material safety sheets about persistent pollutants. Kerber responded that the product is not coal tar but contains petroleum extracts and distillates, and said she would look into whether local applicators offer bio-based sealant options.
Councilman Troy Reilly asked about expected service life and logistics. Kerber said typical resurfacing yields about 10 years and the treatment “could probably add another 3 to 5 or more years depending on” traffic and street type. She said crews would temporarily close streets during application and that drying time is about three to four hours; applicators should not work below about 50°F or in rain.
Kerber and others noted the city is on a schedule to secure Pavement Tech’s services while weather permits this season. Members asked that staff follow up on alternative products and their demonstrated effectiveness; Kerber said the vendor’s website lists bio-based options and that staff can investigate further.
The committee vote to advance ordinance 2623 was 7–0; the item will return on the council agenda for additional readings.
Next step: ordinance 2623 will be scheduled for subsequent council consideration.
