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.
There are different programs for each street. Councilmember Mahoney directed Staff to have the City Engineer do an analysis of the best way to spend money in order to keep the streets in the best shape possible. Mr. Skeete said the first order of business was what streets were outstanding and needed to be completed, and then get a more detailed analysis of all streets with a program of maintenance and upkeep over the next five years. Vice Mayor Jones asked for streets that have been done in the existing program to be assessed. And in the future, when a street is scheduled for paving, there is also scheduling for sealing for Council to budget appropriately.