2017.01.23 Council Agenda Item 10

Summary

Discussion and update on the Middle Road reconstruction project.

A public comment period will not be included with this item.

ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.

Description

The Public Works Director hosted a public forum on the Middle Road construction project on January 17, 2017. At that meeting, several residents spoke in favor of extending public water to the Cumberland town line. Their comments are represented in a memorandum from Public Works Director Jay Reynolds, which is attached. 

On February 8, 2016, the Council authorized the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Wright-Pierce for the preparation of a Public Water System Study for Falmouth. This study was prepared in response to inquiries by residents as to the scope of Middle Road reconstruction planned for 2017-18 and the Council's 2015-16 Work Plan which contains a Comprehensive Plan action item (CP 31) that reads "Proactively plan for sewer, water, and other utility extensions in the designated growth area.  (...) Establish a plan for additional public water service in the designated growth area in cooperation with the Portland Water District (PWD)." The Portland Water District (PWD) participated in this study. The services of Wright-Pierce were procured through a competitive bid process. The study findings concluded that the growth area is well served by the existing water system. 

The draft study findings were reviewed with the Long Range Planning Advisory Committee and presented at a Public Forum held on July 6, 2016. The Town Council adopted an Order on July 25, 2016 to accept the study. The Town Manager received several comments and questions from residents in the neighborhood at that time. The e-mail exchange is attached.

History (each link accesses a document presented at the July 25, 2015 Town Council meeting.):

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