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Public works proposes UBAS resurfacing and multi-year street maintenance; council discusses $1 million target
Summary
Public works recommended a multi-year resurfacing program using Ultra Thin Bonded Asphaltic Surface (UBAS) to extend pavement life; staff estimated $1 million per year would maintain progress, with options discussed for lower budgets and partner funding.
Public works staff (S3) provided council an overview of the 2026 street maintenance program and a strategy to preserve pavement life using a thin-overlay technique called UBAS (Ultra Thin Bonded Asphaltic Surface). Staff recommended targeting five subdivisions for resurfacing this year and proposed a separate milling-and-overlay method for deteriorating concrete on Webster Street.
S3 explained the UBAS approach: a thin overlay that resembles asphalt, offers better rider experience than chip seal and can be reapplied over time. "UBAS... looks when it's finished it's hard to tell the difference between UBAS and a traditional asphalt overlay," S3 said, noting an annual resurfacing target around $1,000,000 would allow the city to keep pace with needed maintenance. The staff estimate for the 5-neighborhood work was roughly $1,000,000; the Webster concrete treatment added $200k–$300k depending on extent.
Council members discussed funding choices — using available gasoline-tax funds, excise-tax reserves and possible surplus allocations — and the trade-offs between spending down the consolidated highway fund now versus preserving a multi-year program. Staff agreed to return with budget scenarios (e.g., $250k, $500k and $1M per year) to show impacts on pavement condition and year-end reserves.
