Council Advances North Rock Road Project
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The council authorized negotiations for right-of-way and easements needed for the North Rock Road Reconstruction Project. It also approved a $1,291,470 contract for Sterling East Phase 2 public improvements and authorized a satellite Treasurer's office at the Derby Public Library.
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What this means
The North Rock Road project can move forward with land-acquisition negotiations, although the minutes state that no binding action was taken during the related executive sessions. Sterling East Phase 2 will receive stormwater, water, and sanitary sewer improvements under the approved construction contract; the water improvements total $128,815, with $34,187.50 paid by the city at large. The council also approved a temporary Treasurer's office location at the Derby Public Library, with no rent charged under the proposed agreement.
Key decisions
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- Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and approve terms for land acquisition, right-of-way, and easements for the North Rock Road Reconstruction Project.
- Approved a $1,291,470 contract with Apex Excavating, LLC for Sterling East Phase 2 public improvements.
- Approved the closure of a portion of Fernell Street from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on August 2, 2026, for the OneChurch block party.
- Adopted an ordinance levying special assessments for city nuisance-abatement costs on certain properties.
- Authorized an agreement allowing a satellite location for the Treasurer's office at the Derby Public Library.
- Received and filed the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit reports.
- Received and filed the Rock Road Corridor Study report.
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