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Council hears StreetSaver update; city expects PCI improvement after planned paving
Summary
Staff reported a mid‑year pavement condition index of about 61 and expects planned projects (Oak Avenue, Hudson, Sulphur Springs) to push PCI into the mid‑60s. Staff said the city spends about $2,000,000 a year on paving and will adjust frequency as PCI improves.
Public Works presented results from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Street Saver dashboard showing a mid‑year pavement condition index (PCI) of about 61. The presenter said recent paving projects in 2022–2024 raised PCI substantially and that the current slate of projects (Oak Avenue and Hudson this year; Sulphur Springs and others next year) should lift the index into the mid‑60s.
City Manager McCann and council members noted the city has invested substantially in pavement maintenance. McCann said, "We spend about $2,000,000 a year," and described how regular investment allows the city to move from intensive reconstruction to more cost‑efficient routine maintenance.
Council member Spatarato asked staff to bring an efficiency‑study framework and consider a follow‑up study session to help the council and public dig into recommendations. Staff agreed to return with a report on Aug. 25 and to consider a study session in September for deeper review and public engagement.
The presentation emphasized that staff periodically adjusts PCI to reflect the type of operation performed (mill and fill, crack sealing, microsurfacing) and that the upcoming projects should materially improve pavement condition.
