The overview
Public Works Director Mark Wagster said the trail would connect the Village Oak area near the swimming pool to Main City Park using sidewalks and trails.
The project will include around 1,960 feet of new trail and around 250 feet of sidewalk reconstruction to bring it in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, Wagster said.
The lowest bid for the project came in at $274,834, which is higher than the budgeted amount of $200,000.
To accommodate the higher price, council also approved $100,000 in funding from the Live Oak Economic Development Corporation.
According to documents submitted to City Council, the cost with authorization for a change order would be around $302,317. This funding is supported under the capital projects fund supported by the EDC.
Wagster said the project is expected to begin in August, and the contractor has 110 calendar dates to be completed.
