In all, more than $1.8 million is estimated for planned improvements.
That approval came along with support for a $179,178 contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates and its Prescott office, an extension of one of the nation’s largest planning and design firms.
Part of the funding – $96,646 for the design project – will come from the city’s general fund. An additional $82,532 will come from the Prescott Public Works Department’s budget. However, an application has been filed for an Arizona Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. If approved, it could reduce the city’s portion of the expense.
Design and planning work is expected to be completed fairly soon, said Tyler Goodman, assistant to the city manager.
Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli recently praised the Granite Creek Corridor as “…one of the true jewels in the Prescott area.” He said the corridor had previously been neglected, but now, because of intense planning during the past few years, improvements will revitalize and enhance the corridor for residents and visitors.
In all, more than $1.8 million is estimated for planned improvements:
$184,426 for corridor lighting.
$148,000 for retaining walls.
$106,447 in stormwater outfall improvements.
$72,000 for removal of non-native medium and large elm trees that clog the creek.
$70,000 for a ramada near the historic railroad trestle bridge located immediately west of the recently completed Hilton Garden Inn Hotel.
$70,000 for a ramada or amphitheater at the West Granite Creek Park.
$57,410 for construction of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access to Goodwin Street.
$25,000 for improvement of trail surfaces from Aubrey Street to Willis Street.
$6,000 for signage.
$5,400 for benches.
Near the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, at the south end of Granite Creek Park parallel to Montezuma Street, a splash pad and play area are planned, along with space for the Prescott Farmers Market.
City Recreation Services Director Joe Baynes said the city wants to make the area user-friendly and to help local businesses.
Some of the improvements are underway, but real work will begin when the design and engineering plans are complete. Goodman said construction work on major projects is expected to begin in early July. QCBN
By Ray Newton, QCBN
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