Bond Update

April 5th, 2023

• Sulphur Creek Trails:

Phase I – Phase I is under construction and all work is complete except for the placement of asphalt.  The contractor is waiting on some dry weather to ensure the quality of the asphalt installation.  He is hoping the weather cooperates by next week. It should only take a couple of weeks once he starts. 

Contractor has been paid $556,806.55 to date and the final total contract amount is expected to be approximately $820,000.

Phase II – Phase II was advertised Sunday, March 26th.  The plans and specs are complete and we will take bids on the project April 19th.  The estimate for the project is approximately $900,000.    The project manager expects the bid to complete the entire trail will be in excess of the funds available, however, they have included several deductive alternates to remove portions as needed to get the project into budget.  Hopefully, they will receive good bids and be able to complete everything. 

• Stormwater – Main St.:

The stormwater design is almost complete. 

CWB Engineers has two sections included with the Main St. Stormwater project.  3rd Street will include a box culvert from Sugarloaf St. to Searcy Street.  Also included in this project is ditch improvements from Searcy St. to the ultimate discharge at Broadway and Quitman St.

5th Street will include drainage improvements from Old City Hall across Main St. and down to discharge at Walnut Street.

CWB Engineers has completed several iterations of modeling and calculations for the design.  They are working to complete the last portions of the drawings, details, and specs.  They expect to advertise the project towards the end of April with a bid date of May.  Construction should occur from May/June 2023 to June 2024. CWB will work to minimize impacts during the summer months, if possible.