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Kenly tables street-repair work to prioritize Rose Lane stormwater and paving project
Summary
The Town Council favored a more comprehensive bid for Rose Lane and agreed to prioritize a larger stormwater-driven pipe replacement and canal extension. Council voted to table asphalt projects until April 14 to allow further review and coordination; the decision was unanimous, 3-0.
Mayor Herbert Hales II and Interim Town Manager Tony Sears told the Kenly Town Council on March 10 that bids have been received for multiple Powell Bill-funded street repairs and a Rose Lane canal extension. Staff recommended prioritizing Rose Lane because it requires pipe replacement and more extensive work to address root damage and drainage.
Sears presented two bids for Rose Lane: Ralph Hodge Construction at $62,079.75, which included full asphalt removal, root and tree removal, and ditch cleaning with a one-year workmanship warranty, and Fulford and Jones at $64,155 for milling, paving and a new road base but excluding tree removal. For Sixth Street, bids ranged from a $12,200 milling-and-paving option (Ralph Hodge Construction) to a $22,425 milling-and-paving option (Fulford and Jones); Fulford and Jones also offered an overlay-only option at $13,650.
Sears said the Rose Lane canal extension would run from Rose Lane to Wilson and that easements are secured; staff reported $70,000 of a $200,000 legislative appropriation is available for stormwater management. Sears proposed tabling the 6th Street work so the town could focus resources and clarify outstanding details with John Pitts after the meeting. Mayor Hales supported prioritizing pipe replacement and the more comprehensive scope for Rose Lane.
Council Member Garrett Stancil moved to table asphalt and street repair projects until April 14, 2025, to allow staff additional review; Council Member Keith Davis seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 3-0.
The Council did not adopt any final construction contracts at the March 10 meeting; staff will bring more detailed scope, oversight recommendations and scheduling information back for Council consideration prior to any contract award.
