In the May 21, 2026 budget committee meeting, staff and committee members discussed two key FY27 public works projects: a Small City Allotment (SCA) grant-funded street repair project and a water line relocation project on Russell Lane. They clarified that the city’s SCA grant match should be budgeted in the Street Repair and Paving line rather than left in contingency, and noted both jobs as the primary public works improvements anticipated for FY27. Design details, construction scope, and contractor selection have not yet been described, indicating the projects are funded in the budget but pre-procurement. Street and utility contractors, as well as civil engineering firms, can engage with Public Works and finance staff to understand the planned limits of work, help refine bid documents, and position for the upcoming construction bids tied to the SCA grant and the Russell Lane waterline relocation.

The SCA project is distinct from a recently completed paving project that has been accepted and clos...