Summary
The park walking trail has been blocked off for two years due to stormwater failure. The board set aside $430,000 from the stormwater fund so repairs can go to bid quickly — Commissioner Hamilton wanted to wait for actual bids.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
$430,000 from the stormwater fund, not the general fund.
Park users and residents near the trail and cemetery.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Aug 17, 2026
The board freed up $309,000 from the stormwater fund — not the general fund — to repair 175 feet of walking trail near Adcock Cemetery, with stormwater drainage improvements added. Work should take about 90 days.
Board of Commissioners (Special) - Jun 29, 2026
The town is fixing the walking trail at Municipal Park using the lowest of six bids. The project is fully funded from the stormwater reserve, and leftover money goes back into that fund.
Board of Commissioners (Special) - Jun 22, 2026
Six bids came in for repairing the damaged walking trail, but the apparent low bidder may have made a math error on its $210,000 bid. The award was tabled a week so staff can confirm the real lowest responsive bidder.
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - May 4, 2026
The park walking trail has been blocked off for two years due to stormwater failure. The board set aside $430,000 from the stormwater fund so repairs can go to bid quickly — Commissioner Hamilton wanted to wait for actual bids.
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