11-12-2014 Council Budget Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 12, 2014 truck in 2015 at a cost of $130,000. The Administrator pointed out that the City Center remodel project is included in this fund, noting that the budget for this project is $150,000 plus an additional $35,000 for air conditioners. The Administrator indicated that the cost of the remodel project exceeds $185,000, but the Cable TV Fund will pay the balance of the project. (Estimated at $250,000 plus another $180,000 for cable TV equipment upgrades.) The Administrator then reviewed the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Fund noting that two projects are being proposed for 2015. These include full depth mill and overlay of Country Drive from the railroad tracks to Rice Street as well as South Owasso Blvd. to Rice Street. Estimated project costs are $1.5 million for both. The Administrator indicated that the City typically programs about $1 million in street projects each year. However, given these are similar projects, it is proposed to do both in 2015. The Administrator noted that staff is seeking authorization to hold neighborhood meetings on these projects on this evening's regular Council meeting. Another project being contemplated is the improvement of Centerville Road from Little Canada Road to Edgerton Street. The Administrator noted that this is a County road and the City is in discussions with the County about proceeding with this project. The Administrator noted that the improvement of Centerville Road had been on the County's improvement as far back as 1994. This improvement has fallen from the County's capital improvement plan but there is some discussion about getting it back into this programming. The Administrator pointed out the extremely poor condition of the road and the need to do improvement drainage in the area, drain the new Public Works site, and add sidewalks to access Pioneer Park. Based on the road condition and these needs, the City is in discussions with the County a proposal wherein the City would finance the improvement with the County repaying the City. The Administrator indicated that the County would need to commit to this project, and they are currently considering the City's proposal. Keis asked if property owners along Centerville Road would be assessed. The Administrator indicated that they would similar to how the Little Canada Road improvement was assessed. He also noted that estimated project costs are at $2.2 million. The Council indicated their support for the project provided that the County commits to it. Montour noted that both Centerville Road and Edgerton Street are County roads which are in poor condition and are utilized as pass-through routes to other cities. The Administrator indicated that in past City surveys, the condition of City streets has received lower ratings which he attributed to the condition of the County roads in the City. The Administrator pointed out that all but a few of the City's streets have been reconstructed or mill and overlaid. 2