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Council Approves $5.47 Million Street Project

DuncanvilleDec 16, 20252 min read

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The City Council unanimously approved a street reconstruction and subsurface utility project on North Cedar Ridge Drive totaling up to $5,466,516, including a $911,086 contingency. The council also approved up to $986,816.60 for emergency erosion-control improvements along Bentle Branch and Mauk Branch.

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North Cedar Ridge Drive will receive reconstruction and subsurface utility improvements under a contract valued at up to $5.47 million. The council also authorized emergency work to address erosion near Southwood and Main. Both actions passed 6-0, as did the other votes recorded during the meeting.

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Approved the North Cedar Ridge Drive street reconstruction and subsurface utility contract for $4,555,430, plus a $911,086 contingency, for a total not to exceed $5,466,516.
Declared a bona fide emergency and authorized up to $986,816.60 for erosion-control improvements along Bentle Branch and Mauk Branch.
Approved amendments to the Home Rule Charter adopted by voters at the November 4, 2025, Special Election.
Approved the FY2026 Investment Policy and revised library policies.
Ratified the memorandum of understanding establishing the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Wildland Firefighters Standard and approved public safety and firehouse supply purchases.
Authorized the city attorney to prosecute the City's claim as beneficiary to the Estate of Janet Woolford.
Created a Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee.
Approved FY2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for Hilton Garden Inn.
Approved the City's purchase and sale agreement for a vacant remnant parcel at 403 W. Danieldale Road for $5,540.

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