Dec. 10, 2010
Agreeable Accommodation Found for Huntington Residents Concerned About Pot Holes and Street Paving
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Reporter
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Acknowledging “this is the wish of the public,” Huntington Mayor Kim Wolfe told City Council’s Finance Committee of a compromise which ends the dollars and cents debate over the definition of paving. The Mayor stressed that the city “will not pave over streets” that actually need repair.
Under the compromise worked out by the administration and council finance committee, paving becomes a “new division” in the city with one line item earmarked only for paving, explained Deron Runyon, director of finance.
This clarification will end the dispute which currently has the service fee paving funds split into actual asphalt laying from street maintenance. Though the maintenance is legal per the ordinance, Wolfe explained that the paving division line item would remove any possibility of questions regarding the designated use of the funds.
“We’re moving in the right direction,” Wolfe said, lamenting that both the administration and council would like to move more quickly.
Williams stated that should money be found , “This council could allocate additional money for paving.”
Wolfe acknowledged that “ideally” we want to find enough funds for both a Spring and Fall season of paving.
Still, Williams applauded Wolfe’s administration for “reacting quickly and being a positive force.” During the discussion councilman Jim Ritter inquired about repairing brick streets.
Wolfe reiterated his commitment “not to pave over brick.” However, he told the committee that the administration has so far not found sources that might provide grants to assist with resurfacing brick streets, such as those on the South Side.
IN OTHER BUSINESS
The finance committee recommended the Highway Safety Grant fund purchase of electronic printers for citations by the Huntington Police Department and partner law enforcement agencies.
Finally, they agreed to accept a “truly lower [natural gas] bid with a guaranteed price. Another bid at first appeared lower, but when making and apples to apples comparison and adjusting for “risk” of rising prices, the guaranteed price delivers more bang for the buck.
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Agreeable Accommodation Found for Huntington Residents Concerned About Pot Holes and Street Paving
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Reporter
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Acknowledging “this is the wish of the public,” Huntington Mayor Kim Wolfe told City Council’s Finance Committee of a compromise which ends the dollars and cents debate over the definition of paving. The Mayor stressed that the city “will not pave over streets” that actually need repair.
Under the compromise worked out by the administration and council finance committee, paving becomes a “new division” in the city with one line item earmarked only for paving, explained Deron Runyon, director of finance.
This clarification will end the dispute which currently has the service fee paving funds split into actual asphalt laying from street maintenance. Though the maintenance is legal per the ordinance, Wolfe explained that the paving division line item would remove any possibility of questions regarding the designated use of the funds.
“We’re moving in the right direction,” Wolfe said, lamenting that both the administration and council would like to move more quickly.
Williams stated that should money be found , “This council could allocate additional money for paving.”
Wolfe acknowledged that “ideally” we want to find enough funds for both a Spring and Fall season of paving.
Still, Williams applauded Wolfe’s administration for “reacting quickly and being a positive force.” During the discussion councilman Jim Ritter inquired about repairing brick streets.
Wolfe reiterated his commitment “not to pave over brick.” However, he told the committee that the administration has so far not found sources that might provide grants to assist with resurfacing brick streets, such as those on the South Side.
IN OTHER BUSINESS
The finance committee recommended the Highway Safety Grant fund purchase of electronic printers for citations by the Huntington Police Department and partner law enforcement agencies.
Finally, they agreed to accept a “truly lower [natural gas] bid with a guaranteed price. Another bid at first appeared lower, but when making and apples to apples comparison and adjusting for “risk” of rising prices, the guaranteed price delivers more bang for the buck.
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