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Denison City Council weighs multi‑block street reconstructions, seeks cost‑sharing with DMU in proposed 2025 bond
Summary
Council members reviewed contractor estimates that put multi-block street reconstructions in the $500,000–$1.15 million range per corridor and discussed delaying 5th Avenue South to coordinate utility work with DMU and pursue a cost‑sharing memorandum of understanding.
Council members in Denison City on Dec. 17 reviewed proposed items for a 2025 bond package and focused attention on several costly street reconstructions, airport work, public‑works equipment and an Aquatic Center air handler. Garcia presented engineer estimates for key street segments: 2nd Avenue South (S Main to S 15th) reconstruction at $1,148,520; 2nd Avenue South (S 12th to S Main) at $576,886; 5th Avenue South (S 15th to S 17th) at $981,621; and a seal coat for Airport Street at $88,590.
City staff and councilors debated sequencing and who should bear demolition and utility costs. Eygabroad said 5th Avenue South will require extensive utility repairs and suggested moving that reconstruction to 2026 so the City can coordinate work with DMU. Flaherty said the city likely cannot afford to undertake both 2nd Avenue South and 5th Avenue South simultaneously. Council agreed to drive the affected areas before making a final recommendation and asked staff to pursue an agreement, potentially a memorandum of understanding, with DMU on sharing street project costs.
Flaherty also reviewed non‑street bond items including Airport projects, Public Works equipment and an Aquatic Center air handler. Granzen inspected the air handler and indicated that, with proper repairs, its life expectancy could extend roughly 20 years, which could affect the timing of replacement in the bond package.
No formal motion or vote on bond issuance or specific projects was recorded at the session. Council members said they would return with recommendations after an on‑site review and further coordination with DMU.
