Layton, Davis County to share Gentile Street rebuild; council approves related consent items

Layton City staff told the council they have reached an agreement with Davis County to fund major roadway and utility improvements along Gentile Street, and council members approved the related consent items including a bid award.

City staff presented an interlocal cooperation agreement that covers 2,800 feet of sidewalk and roadway improvements along East Gentile, new storm drainage, water and sanitary sewer lines, 15 street lights and widened travel lanes. For the transportation portion staff said the authorized roadway expenses total $1,990,000, with the county covering 80% ($1,592,000) and the city’s share about $398,000. Staff also said the overall project includes additional water and sewer work that the city will fund from its utility accounts and estimated in‑house design and project management costs at roughly $20,000–$30,000.

Staff recommended and the council approved Resolution 26-35, authorizing execution of the interlocal agreement with Davis County and setting a project completion deadline of December 31, 2027. “We worked to accelerate our water and sewer schedule so the county would agree to fund a large portion of the roadway,” Steve Jackson said, describing curb and gutter, a 10‑foot trail along the golf course and an 8‑foot shoulder for parking.

In the same consent packet staff presented Resolution 26-36 to award the construction contract to Landmark Excavating as the lowest responsive bidder. Staff reported nine bids were received and recommended award to Landmark. The transcript contains inconsistent bid figures reported during the meeting: staff referred to bids in the low‑to‑mid $2.6 million range ($2,650,000 and $2,679,430 were cited), and a later announcement in the record included a higher numeric figure that appears to be a transcription error. City staff said the county funds address only the transportation portion; the city will cover the remaining cost of water and sewer work from its water and sewer accounts.

Council members asked about right‑of‑way and neighborhood impacts, whether sidewalk construction would require retaining walls for some properties, and how homeowners will be notified. Jackson said the contractor is slated to start August 3 and that staff will coordinate notices with affected homeowners and the golf course to minimize disruption during major events.

The consent motion that included the interlocal agreement and the bid award passed as part of the council’s consent items. Staff said project notices and construction contact information will be distributed once council approval is final.

The council did not set additional conditions during the vote; staff said they will return with construction schedules and post project information on the city’s capital projects page once details are finalized.