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Agenda Item 
III. O. 1. i.  Mayor Eaton: Sidewalk from Cook Drive to Dennis Street  
 
Overview 
At the May 12, 2025 Work Session Mayor Eaton,  requested a cost estimate to construct 
sidewalks along West Madison Avenue from Cook Drive to Dennis Street. In response, City 
staff consulted with Gresham Smith —an engineering firm with which the City has an existing 
working relationship on similar projects—to assess the area and provide a preliminary estimate. 
Gresham Smith reviewed the corridor and offered a cost estimate at no charge to the City. 
Following this initial review . The resulting proposal  (attached) from Gresham Smith outlines 
the development of planning for two phases:  
 
• Phase 1 includes a sidewalk and multi-use path (MUP) from Cook Drive to Old Riceville Road 
along Madison Avenue;  
 
• Phase 2 includes a sidewalk and MUP from Old Riceville Road to Dennis Street along Rocky 
Mt. Road, and a sidewalk only section from Rocky Mt. Road to Madison Avenue along Dennis 
Street. 
 
Approval is required from City Council for execution of the proposal from Gresham Smith so 
that preliminary design services may proceed. As a reminder, this project is not included in the 
FY 2025– 2026 budget, and any future funding decisions will need to be considered in 
subsequent budget cycles. 
 
Action to Consider 
Consensus is required to move this item to the July 15, 2025 regular session for consideration. 
 
Affected Departments 
Public Works 
 
 
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