Beginning in a few weeks, a city contractor will repair some concrete roadways in Oakwood. The work is scheduled to take place over the next few months on Park Avenue between Harman Avenue and Oakwood Avenue; Ridgeway Road from Park Road to the south corporation line; and Fairforest Circle. Construction notice postcards will be mailed soon to property owners around the work areas. The bid opening was on February 27. There were six bids ranging from $131,900 to $194,600. The engineers estimate was $151,400. The project was awarded to TH Solutions, LLC at a total cost of $131,900.
The 2019 asphalt repaving project will take place on Spirea Drive; Greenmount Boulevard; Peach Orchard Avenue (Far Hills Avenue to Shroyer Road); East Drive (Shafor Boulevard Avenue to Shroyer Road); Hathaway Road (Patterson Road to South Corporation Line); Alpine Lane; Hilltop Avenue; Fairmont Avenue; and Hillview Avenue (Alpine Lane to South Corporation Line). The resurfacing will include grinding off a little over one inch of the pavement surface and placing new asphalt. The bid opening was on February 28. There were two bids ranging from $399,560 to $442,378. The engineers estimate was $425,397. The project was awarded to JR Jurgensen at a total cost of $399,560. The city reached an agreement with Vectren to pay a portion of this project due to the extensive pavement damage resulting from work they completed last fall on East Drive. Vectren will pay $38,592 directly to the contractor, and the City will pay $360,968.
Mr. Stephens asked if the work on East Drive will extend to Shroyer Road.
Mr. Klopsch confirmed yes, and added that the work on East Drive will be from Shroyer Road to Shafor Boulevard.
The city of Oakwood is one of 20 recipients statewide to receive the “Quality Award for Asphalt Pavement” this year in the category of Local Road or Street. Oakwood received a similar award four years ago for the 2014 resurfacing of Shafor Boulevard. Mr. Klopsch recognized contractor JR Jurgensen, Street Foreman Dave Shuey and Foreman/Engineering Technician Tom Long for their fine work on this project.
The 2019 Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Apron Repair Project will take place in the area bounded by Far Hills Avenue, Forrer Boulevard, Shroyer Road, Acorn Drive and Patterson Road. The purpose of the project is to maintain the concrete structures located within the city rights-of-way in good, safe condition. Impacted sections of concrete requiring repairs have been inspected and sections have been marked. The City pays for driveway apron and curb repairs. Residents on corner lots are only responsible for sidewalk replacement along the frontage of their home. Residents affected by the work will receive personal notification regarding their responsibilities. For those who choose to do the repair work themselves, permits are required in advance and all work must be completed and inspected by May 16. The bid opening was on March 19. There were four bids ranging from $185,785 to $231,220. The engineers estimate was $199,400. The project was awarded to Arcon Builders at a total cost of $185,785.
The 2019 leaf mulch program takes place over the course of five weeks from April 13 to May 11. The mulch is last fall’s leaves that were ground up and processed. Mulch deliveries will take place between 8 am and 2 p.m. on the five Saturdays from April 13 to May 11. Oakwood citizens have two options again this year for obtaining the mulch. For those who want mulch delivered, the City offers 3 cubic yards for $100 and 6 cubic yards for $150. On the same five Saturdays, Oakwood residents can obtain free mulch from the public works yard at 210 Shafor Boulevard between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., but must haul the mulch themselves and must provide proof of residency. The free mulch is for Oakwood residents only and no commercial vehicles are permitted.
The Yard Debris Removal and Leaf Mulch Program bid opening was on March 15 and there were four bidders. The project was awarded to JB Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. for a three year contract. Based on estimated yard debris and mulch quantities, the following will be spent for each year of service: Year #1: $34,500; Year #2: $36,500; and Year #3: $38,500. 20% – 25% of refuse rates are to cover the cost related to the removal of yard debris.
On the first Saturday of each month between 8 a.m. and 12 noon, Oakwood residents may drop refuse material at the Foell Public Works Center, 210 Shafor Boulevard. In 2018, there were 728 citizens drop off debris, about 60 per month, and 53 dumpsters were filled. For comparison, the 2017 numbers were 547 and 44 respectively
All Oakwood property owners are entitled to two special pickups per calendar year at no cost. Additional pickups are charged at $100 each. Special pickups can be scheduled by calling the Public Works Center at 298-0777.