Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Transportation topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
City accepts $640,000 TAP grant for Alcoa Drive sidewalk engineering
Summary
Social Circle authorized acceptance of a $640,000 TAP grant for preliminary engineering of the Alcoa Drive sidewalk project; the grant requires a 20% local match and will extend sidewalk toward Aelia Farms, with later determination of which side of the road will receive the sidewalk.
The Social Circle City Council approved a resolution to accept a $640,000 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant for preliminary engineering on the Alcoa Drive sidewalk project. Eric said the grant includes an 80/20 funding split, requiring the city to provide a 20% match, which typically comes from SPLOST funds.
Staff described the engineering work as extending the sidewalk from its current terminus toward Aelia Farms. Council members discussed which side of the road should receive the sidewalk, with several noting the side adjacent to the school may be preferable to minimize crossings for students. Council approved accepting the grant and directed staff that the engineer should evaluate feasibility and constraints during design.
The grant acceptance funds design only; final construction location and cost-sharing will be determined in later design and budgeting steps.
