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3rd SE, Sherman to Provine
<br />4200'
<br />612,518
<br />5
<br />1st SE, Kaufman to Pine Bluff
<br />1500'
<br />218,768
<br />5
<br />8th, Pine Bluff to 0. Jeff
<br />6700'
<br />469,009
<br />1, 3, 5
<br />12th, Pine Bluff to 0. Jeff
<br />6700'
<br />469,009
<br />1, 3, 5
<br />E Cherry, 25 NE to 20 NE
<br />1915'
<br />134,059
<br />1,6
<br />Clement, Loop to Main
<br />5235'
<br />397,005
<br />1
<br />7 SW, Washington to Bonham
<br />2685'
<br />187,950
<br />2
<br />Washington, 7th SW to 19th SW
<br />4145'
<br />423,150
<br />2,3
<br />Fitzhugh, Pine Bluff to Hickory
<br />4100'
<br />956,708
<br />1
<br />Graham, RR to 19th NW
<br />2700'
<br />1,914,750
<br />2,5
<br />Why these streets, who chose them, and what will be done?
<br />• Using work order history, field staff input, knowledge of subgrades, etc. city staff developed a ranked list
<br />of those roads most needing work. These may or may not be the bumpiest or ugliest roads, but they are
<br />roads that have reached or exceeded their useful lives.
<br />• In developing this list we emphasized collector streets instead of residential ones, because they are the
<br />most used streets in Paris (outside of highways). In this way we will impact the most drivers.
<br />• These will not be one - size - fits -all projects. Some will be what are called mill & overlay, which is a
<br />cheaper alternative for roads with good subgrades. For others, an entire new road must be built, almost
<br />from scratch.
<br />• Many of these projects will also include drainage improvements, since city streets are a vital part of our
<br />overall drainage system.
<br />• Some of the streets will be undergoing utility line replacements, which should be done before paving
<br />work, to help prevent future pavement failures due to leaky pipes.
<br />• A few of these streets will also receive sidewalk replacements.
<br />• The estimated cost of these roads exceeds the proposed bond amount, so every street will likely not be
<br />done. We will start at the top of the list and perform work until there is no more funding available. The
<br />list rank could be slightly changed, and if conditions in the field change, projects could be deleted or
<br />added; this is a plan only, not a guarantee.
<br />Other:
<br />• Bond funds may only be spent on capital projects or purchases; operating and maintenance expenses,
<br />including patching and chip seal overlay of streets, are not eligible.
<br />• By law, the projects must be competitively and publicly bid.
<br />• By law, bond money may only be used for its stated purpose— streets and parks in this case.
<br />• If work occurs, we will likely use two or more engineering firms to do the road designs.
<br />• The issuance of general obligation (GO) bonds may occur only after a successful public election.
<br />• Voter - approved bonds may be sold all at once or in multiple years.
<br />• Cities are generally required to spend bond sale proceeds within three years of issuance.
<br />• Cities may not spend public funds to promote a Yes vote in a GO bond election, but can and should
<br />educate voters on the purpose of the bond proposition(s), and encourage citizens to vote.
<br />• A single cent on the ad valorem tax roll currently equals approximately $144,000 in city revenues.
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