There is some variation based on the priorities Council sets into that program. The major change in the budget priorities was the storm drain project and the costs associated with it. He has been working with Staff creating this program, which will be based on Council's priorities to budget and the type of finished surface and longevity desired to give to the street system. Mr. Pike said in hot areas, concrete is chosen less often primarily due to maintenance over time. Excellent design and construction is necessary and it is costly.
Concrete grows and shrinks much differently than asphalt.
Councilmember Wilson stated he was talking about the base, with asphalt on top. Mr. Pike said there are several options and he can put together a presentation for Council. In the long run, if a project is done correctly there are better results. Financing would be needed to do a large project like that. Maintenance is necessary to maintain longevity of the streets previously reconstructed.