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Council to issue RFP for Stone Spring connectivity study after $50,000 gift
Summary
Council removed the Stone Spring walking-trail study from the table and directed staff to prepare an RFP for a connectivity study funded by a $50,000 gift. Members cautioned the amount is likely insufficient and recommended coordination with parks and rec and the capital budget process.
Council discussed how a $50,000 gift could fund a feasibility and connectivity study to examine options for linking Ward 4 to downtown and crossing Route 40, including pedestrian-bridge concepts. Staff said the funds are deposited and an RFP could be issued next week; the study would be scoped to assess connectivity options rather than construct a trail immediately.
Several council members warned that $50,000 is unlikely to cover a comprehensive study and urged staff to coordinate with Parks and Recreation, incorporate existing connectivity materials, and align the study timing with the capital budget cycle. One member suggested launching an RFP early in the year, with a typical response window of eight to ten weeks and the work itself taking additional months. The council recommended using the study to estimate total project costs before seeking additional funding.
