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Council approves $607,026 preliminary engineering agreement for East Main Street improvements
Summary
The council approved a preliminary engineering agreement with Terra Engineering for East Main Street safety and road‑diet work; staff estimated the engineering contract at $607,026 with an HSIP grant of $243,000 and a city share of $364,026, and estimated total corridor costs near $6 million.
Council approved a preliminary engineering agreement with Terra Engineering to design safety and road‑diet improvements on East Main Street between Grand Avenue and Walnut Street. Staff said phase‑1 engineering will cost $607,026; an HSIP (Highway Safety Improvement Program) grant will cover $243,000 and the city will be responsible for the remaining $364,026, funded from the 2025 budget and anticipated 2026 funds.
Staff described the project as intended to improve sidewalks, reduce conflict points with utility poles in sidewalks, and create a safer environment for pedestrians and bicyclists as well as motor vehicles. The preliminary engineering phase is expected to take 12–18 months; staff and council estimated full project delivery could take several years depending on funding (staff referenced typical project timelines of four to seven years and an estimated project cost near $6 million). The council approved the engineering agreement by unanimous roll call.
