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Huffman Drive rebuild: staff outlines asphalt, concrete and RCC cost options and owner assessments
Summary
Staff presented three reconstruction cost estimates — roughly $845,000 for asphalt (subject to a 25% oil‑driven increase), about $1.1 million for traditional concrete, and $691,190.72 for roller‑compacted concrete — and noted property owners previously paid roughly $60,000 each for a sewer extension.
City staff reviewed the technical and financial background for Huffman Drive and presented comparative estimates for resurfacing and full reconstruction.
Staff said the engineers concluded the existing base is insufficient and that only full‑depth reconstruction will provide a lasting fix. "For asphalt, we would be looking at about $845,000 for reconstruction of that road," the staff member said, and noted that asphalt prices were expected to rise about 25% starting July 1 because of oil prices. "Traditional concrete is going would be about 1,100,000," the staff member added.
Staff described roller‑compacted concrete (RCC) as a newer, dense product used in commercial and industrial areas and told council that RCC can be significantly cheaper and faster to place than the other two options. Staff also presented that three construction companies were asked to provide estimates and that, after engineering review, staff identified the RCC bid with the lowest cost.
Staff also noted prior financial burdens on property owners: "those properties have a significant amount of special that they are paying down there... there was a sewer line extension that had to be done ... to the tune of about $60,000 per property," the staff member said, adding that special assessments on vacant lots currently range from $44,000 to $60,000.
Staff framed the financial case for city‑led reconstruction by saying higher special assessments could impede lot sales and that city investment could increase the appeal of vacant parcels and capture future property tax revenue.
