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Cauley Creek parking bids come in above estimates; council debates gravel vs. asphalt
Summary
Staff recommended authorization for an 87‑space Cauley Creek Park lot; bids exceeded estimates because of stormwater and wetland permitting near the Chattahoochee River. Councilors divided: some favored paved parking and using $200,000 city funds to cover the delta; others preferred gravel or more analysis of permeable pavers before committing.
Director Madsen asked council to authorize a construction contract for an 87‑space parking lot at Cauley Creek Park. Staff recommended the gravel option as most cost‑effective but noted that paving is possible with supplemental funding; bids returned significantly higher than budgeted because the site is adjacent to delineated wetlands and near the Chattahoochee River, increasing stormwater mitigation costs. "Staff requests that council authorize the construction contract for a parking lot at Cauley Creek Park, 87 parking spaces," Madsen said.
Councilors debated whether to accept the gravel option now, supplement funds to pave, explore permeable pavers or reduce the scope to lower costs. The bids expire shortly; staff indicated they will return to council at the next meeting with final award language and funding sources. Several council members urged comparing permeable pavers and other options because long‑term maintenance and repaving costs could offset initial savings. Staff noted state and federal regulations and the nearby stream/wetlands significantly affect final cost and design.
