Byron council approves Option 1 stormwater plan for Manchester subdivision, phase one estimated at roughly $965,250

The Byron City Council on Feb. 12 unanimously approved "Option 1" for stormwater work in the Manchester Subdivision: construction of a shallow detention pond and roughly 3,600 feet of piping. The motion, made by Council Member Alan Dorsey and seconded by Council Member Chris Hodges, records an estimated phase-one cost of roughly $965,250 before any land or easement acquisition and associated legal fees.

Public Works Director Tiffany Bibb was listed among attendees; the minutes place the stormwater options on the amended agenda and reflect council authorization to proceed with Option 1. The minutes do not include design details, funding sources, a construction schedule or a breakdown of cost items; those elements were not specified in the record and will require follow-up by staff.

Because the minutes list the figure as an estimate and note that land and easement acquisition and legal fees are additional, the $965,250 number should be treated as approximate and preliminary. Council recorded the vote as unanimous; no individual vote tallies or separate objections appear in the minutes. Next steps from the motion include carrying the project forward to implementation under Public Works oversight and clarifying budget and acquisition details in subsequent staff reports or council actions.

Council's decision authorizes staff to begin the process associated with the selected engineering/constructive approach; the minutes do not identify specific funding mechanisms or external approvals that may be required.