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Florence applies for MDOT Transportation Alternatives funds for Williams Road sidewalk and pedestrian bridge

Mayor and Board of the City of Florence · September 16, 2025
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Summary

City Engineer Tim Parker was authorized to submit Transportation Alternatives applications to the Central Mississippi Planning & Development District and MDOT for a Williams Road sidewalk and pedestrian bridge, and the board adopted resolutions committing a 20% local match and certifying no known legal impediments.

The City of Florence authorized City Engineer Tim Parker to submit grant applications for a Williams Road sidewalk and pedestrian bridge to the Central Mississippi Planning & Development District and to the Mississippi Department of Transportation's Transportation Alternatives program. The motions were approved unanimously and preceded two resolutions: one committing the city to provide a 20% local match if the project is selected, and another certifying there are no known legal impediments to completing a MDOT TA project in Florence.

The minutes record adoption of the 20% match resolution and the certification resolution with recorded Aye votes from Aldermen John Banks, Brian Grantham, Mason Herrin, Kyle Martin and Brent Sistrunk. The minute entry does not specify project cost estimates, proposed sidewalk length, or construction schedule.