Title
Resolution - Public Hearing and Resolution Approving and Endorsing the 2017 (43rd year) Community Development Block Grant Project for North Street (Newt Patterson Road. to N. Main St.)
Requested Action
Approve the Resolution endorsing the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Project.
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Description/History
Each year the City of Mansfield participates in a consortium with 29 other cities through Tarrant County to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. CDBG projects must fall within areas of the City that meet specific criteria based on income level. The targeted areas represent the low to moderate-income sections of the City according to the Census. The current service area is bordered by Cardinal Road, Main Street and Newt Patterson Rd. This will be the only project in this service area.
This year, Staff recommends the reconstruction of North St. (Newt Patterson Rd. to N. Main St.). North Street is an asphalt street with no curb and gutter or storm drain system to serve the area. The new storm drain system will reduce any flooding potential and eliminate any nuisance drainage problems occurring in the area. The sanitary sewer serving this area is a 50 year old clay pipe with brick manholes that require periodic maintenance due to aging. A new PVC water line will replace the 50 year old AC water line for this area and will be constructed outside of the new concrete pavement.
The current status of the City’s CDBG program is as follows:
Construction of the 40th Year CDBG project is complete. The 40th Year CDBG project included reconstruction of Short St. from East Dallas St to East Kimball St.
Construction of the 41st Year CDBG project is complete. The 41st Year CDBG project includes reconstruction of Lake St. from Pond St. to Waxahachie St. Lake St.
The 42nd Year CDBG project is currently under design. The 42nd Year CDBG project includes reconstruction of Tarrant St. from Dall...
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