TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Michael Gibson, Interim Assistant City Manager
FROM: Sheila Thomas-Ambat, Public Services Director
DATE: April 27, 2026
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Public Infrastructure General Obligation Bond Project Update
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
High Quality Built Environment
Desirable Place to Live, Work, and Recreate
Executive Summary:
The City Council placed a ballot measure seeking authorization of the issuance of up to $25 million in General Obligation Bonds to support capital investments in public infrastructure on November 8, 2022, ballot. The bond authorization measure was subsequently approved by voters for “various transportation related improvements inside and outside the corporate limits of the City, including, without limitation, street, road, mobility, sidewalk and streetscape improvements, bridges, bicycle lanes, curbs and drains, traffic controls, and greenways, and the acquisition of any related land, rights of way, and equipment”.
With the approval of the City’s fiscal year 2024, 2025, and 2026 budget, $22.9 million have been appropriated by the Council thus far. The following staff report will provide details, expenditures/commitments to date, and schedules of the projects these proceeds are funding.
Background:
Public Infrastructure GO Bond Project Appropriations
Issues/Analysis:
Street Resurfacing:
Street resurfacing was proposed to Council and approved to be completed in three phases on March 23, 2023. The three phases were to coincide with the FY24, FY25, and FY26 budget cycles. To date $14,958,784 in funding has been appropriated with $14,417,272.74 expended/committed. Phase Details are as follows:
GO Bond Resurfacing Phase 1
• Project completed October 3, 2024
• Final Contract Value - $6,964,880.65
• Contractor: Barnhill Contracting Company
• Total Mileage Resurfaced: 20.72
GO Bond Resurfacing Phase 2
• Project completed August 29, 2025
• Final Contract Value - $3,979,176.96
• Contractor: Barnhill Contracting Company
• Total Mileage Resurfaced: 8.72
GO Bond Resurfacing Phase 3
• Project Under Construction
• Contract Value - $3,945,758.70
• Contractor: Barnhill Contracting Company
• Total Mileage Resurfaced: 9.89
• Contract Duration - January 26, 2027
Sidewalks:
Sidewalk locations were proposed to Council and approved on September 25, 2023. The project locations were selected from the 2018 Pedestrian Plan and Sidewalk CIP.
Since the approval of the sidewalk locations by Council, the City was awarded funding from NCDOT’s Locally Administered Project Program (LAPP) for several of the approved sidewalk locations. These LAPP funds will fund up to 80% of the cost of the project with the remaining 20% of funds coming from the Public Infrastructure GO Bond.
BL-0137
Country Club Drive Sidewalk - From Murchison Road to Ramsey Street-
• Estimated Cost $840,000
• Municipal Agreements have been fully executed
• City has submitted design scope for PE Authorization from NCDOT
• Construction anticipated to start in FY28
Bragg Boulevard Sidewalk - From Pamalee Drive to Shaw Road -
• Estimated Cost $640,000
• Municipal Agreements have been fully executed
• City has submitted design scope for request PE Authorization from NCDOT
• Construction anticipated to start in FY28
Bonanza Drive Sidewalk - From Yadkin Road to Santa Fe Drive-
• Estimated Cost $100,000
• Municipal Agreements have been fully executed
• City has submitted design scope for request PE Authorization from NCDOT
• Construction anticipated to start in FY28
Morganton Road Sidewalk Phase II - From Bonanza Road to Skibo Road -
• Estimated Cost $750,000
• Municipal Agreements have been fully executed
• City has submitted design scope for request PE Authorization from NCDOT
• Construction anticipated to start in FY28
Santa Fe Drive Sidewalk - From Bonanza Road to Yadkin Road -
• Estimated Cost $90,000
• Project will receive LAPP funding.
• City has submitted design scope for request PE Authorization from NCDOT
• Construction anticipated to start in FY28
Stacey Weaver Drive Sidewalk - From McArthur Road to Southland Drive
• Estimated Cost $145,000
• Municipal Agreements have been fully executed
• City has submitted design scope for request PE Authorization from NCDOT
• Construction anticipated to start in FY28
BL-0138
Bunce Road Bingham Drive Sidewalk - From Raeford Road to Bailey Lake Road -
• Estimated Cost $800,000
• City is designing. 90% Plans under review by NCDOT
• Municipal Agreement has been fully executed
• Plans will have to be approved by NCDOT before moving into “Right of Way” phase.
• NEPA/ENV Documentation scope and contract under review with NCDOT
• Construction anticipated to start in FY27
Bingham Drive Sidewalk - From Bailey Lake Road to Lake Ridge Road -
• Estimated Cost $175,000
• City is designing. 90% Plans under review by NCDOT
• Project will receive LAPP funding.
• Municipal Agreement has been fully executed
• Plans will have to be approved by NCDOT before moving into “Right of Way” phase.
• NEPA/ENV Documentation scope and contract under review with NCDOT
• Construction anticipated to start in FY27
Cliffdale Road Sidewalk Phase II - From Raeford to Rim Road -
• Estimated Cost $700,000
• 90% Design State under review by NCDOT
• Municipal Agreement has been fully executed
• Design will have to be approved by NCDOT before moving to “Right of Way” phase.
• NEPA/ENV Documentation scope and contract under review with NCDOT
• Construction anticipated to start in FY27
Cliffdale Road Sidewalk Phase III - From Rim Road to Reilly Road-
• Estimated Cost $650,000
• 90% Design State under review by NCDOT
• Municipal Agreement has been fully executed
• Design phase will have to be approved by NCDOT before moving to “Right of Way” phase.
• NEPA/ENV Documentation scope and contract under review with NCDOT
• Construction anticipated to start in FY27
EB-6030
Skibo Road / Country Club Drive Sidewalk - From Bragg Blvd to Morganton Rd EB-6030
• Estimated Cost $1,600,000
• Project is 100% design
• Supplemental Municipal Agreement has been fully executed
• 5 Easements are needed, Contacting owners now.
Construction anticipated to start in Fall 2026
Levy Drive Sidewalk - From Robeson Street to Dixon Street
• Grahams Const. - $144,370
• Construction NTP 12/8/2025
• Construction Began January 2026
Skye Drive Sidewalk - From Morganton Road to Hull Road
• Notice of award sent to Sellers and Sons Inc; $495,675
• Construction began October 2025
Eastwood Avenue Sidewalk - From Ramsey Street to Rivercliff Road
• Estimated Cost $460,000
• Bid Advertisement in May
• Construction is anticipated to begin Fall 2026
Breezewood Avenue Sidewalk - Forsyth Street to Purdue Drive
• Estimated Cost $100,000
• City staff designing; began September 2025.
• 90% plans complete, moving to Easement acquisition
Cumberland Street Sidewalk - Ramsey Street to Murchison Road
• Estimated Cost $325,000
• WA with WRA signed on 10/28 to begin design.
• 35% plans under revision
Morganton Road Sidewalk - Great Oaks Drive to S. Herndon Street
• Estimated Cost $200,000
• Bid Advertisement in May
• Construction is anticipated to begin Fall 2026
S Herndon Street Sidewalk - Cliffdale Road to Morganton Road
• Estimated Cost $150,000
• Bid Advertisement in May
• Construction is anticipated to begin Fall 2026
Mason Street and Ray Avenue Sidewalk - Maiden Lane to Arch Street
• Estimated Cost $100,000
• Bid Advertisement in May
• Construction is anticipated to begin Fall 2026
Old Wilmington Road Sidewalk / Walker -Spivey Elementary School - I-95 Bus Eastern Blvd. to Russell Street
• Estimated Cost $750,000
• City Staff design; 100% Design under review
• Currently acquiring easements
Helen Street Sidewalk - From Stanfield Drive to Johnson Street
• 2,400Linear Feet of Sidewalk
• Completion Date October 2025
• Final Cost - $453,654.20
Fort Bragg Road Sidewalk - From Bragg Blvd to Hobson St
• 814 Linear Feet of Sidewalk
• Completion Date September 2025
• Final Cost - $58,918.16
Fillyaw Road Sidewalk - Bromley Drive to Yadkin Road
• 150 Linear Feet of Sidewalk
• Completion Date March 2026
• Final Cost - $32,447.75
Rosehill Road Sidewalk - Ped plan 57 - Circle K to College Lakes Elementary School
• 204 Linear Feet of Sidewalk
• Completion Date December 2024
• Final Cost - $10,197.86
Morganton Road Phase I Sidewalk - Walgreens at Morganton & Bonanza to Murray Fork Center
• 180 Linear Feet of Sidewalk
• Completion Date January 2025
• Final Cost - $8,637.12
Old Wilmington Road _ Ped plan 35 - Russel Street to Campbell Avenue
• 480 Linear Feet of Sidewalk
• Completion Date April 2025
• Final Cost - $42,575.27
Cliffdale Road Sidewalk Phase I - Raeford Road to Two Bale Lane
• 625 Linear Feet of Sidewalk
• Completion Date April 2025
• Final Cost - $57,271.00
Bicycle Plan Project Locations:
Bicycle lane locations were proposed to Council and approved June 26, 2023. The project locations were selected from the Council adopted Bicycle Plan. To date $340,000 in funding has been appropriated for Bicycle Lanes. Project Details are as follows:
Coventry Drive (Camelot Drive to Ireland Drive)
• Estimated Cost of $100,000
• Road has recently resurfaced, markings planned May 2025
McGilvary Street (Branson Street to Robeson Street)
• Estimated Cost of $100,000
• Bike Lane installation completed in April 2025.
Winslow Street (Southern Avenue to Rankin Street)
• Estimated Cost of $140,000
• Project is currently being designed with construction anticipated in October 2025
Municipal Agreements:
GO Bond funding in the amount of $1,450,000 has been appropriated for Municipal Agreements. Municipal Agreements entered with NCDOT allow for public improvements to be included on NCDOT projects at the request of the City. NCDOT constructs these improvements as part of their roadway projects and then invoices the City for 20% of the cost.
U-4405B Raeford Road (Bunce Road to Glensford Drive)
• Bidding Phase (Muni Agreement Signed)
• Estimated Cost $400,000
• Schedule - Spring / Summer 2025
U-5798A Gillis Hill Road (Stoney Point Road to Raeford Road) Landscape
• Design Phase
• Estimated Cost $150,000
• Schedule - Unknown, after Roadway Construction is Complete
U-5798B Gillis Hill Road (Stoney Point Road to Raeford Road) Sidewalk
• Design Phase
• Estimated Cost $200,000
• Resolution signed by Mayor. Municipal Agreement Executed
• LET to Bid in late 2025
U-5798B Gillis Hill Road (Stoney Point Road to Raeford Road) Landscape
• Design Phase
• Estimated Cost $150,000
• Schedule - Unknown, after Roadway Construction is Complete
U-4900 Murchison Road (I-295 to South of US 401 Bypass)
• R/W - Design
• Estimated Cost $300,000
• Scheduled to LET to Bid May 2026
Morganton Road Pedestrian Improvements at Intersections
• Design Phase
• Estimated Cost $250,000
• Scheduled to LET to Bid May 2026
Safe Streets for All (SS4A):
Go Bond funding in the amount of $101,216 has been appropriated as the City’s portion of the Safe Streets for All Grant. The City’s portion was 20% of the grant award, which totaled $506,083.
With this grant, the City of Fayetteville is partnering with the Fayetteville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) to develop a Roadway Safety Action Plan that will identify opportunities to improve roadway safety and enhance access to economic opportunities for underserved communities. The plan is being developed using the Vision Zero Safe System approach, which prioritizes the safety of all roadway users, including pedestrians and cyclists.
January 15, 2026 - SS4A extension approved by FHWA
Current Status: Approximately 80% of the analysis methodology is complete. Community engagement efforts are planned for mid- to late May.
Intersection Improvements:
Go Bond funding in the amount of $100,000 has been appropriated for Intersection Improvements.
These funds are programmed to go towards the pedestrian improvements identified in the 2018 Pedestrian Plan for the intersection of Rosehill Road and McArthur Rd.
Currently NCDOT is working within this intersection, and staff is in discussion with NCDOT to expand their project to include the improvements identified in the 2018 Pedestrian Plan which include pedestrian signals and crosswalks.
Thoroughfare Street Lighting:
Go Bond funding in the amount of $136,933 has been appropriated for Thoroughfare Street Lighting. For the current fiscal year, the locations this funding will be expended on are as follows:
McArthur Rd (Ramsey St to 0.53 miles North of Ramsey St)
• Pre-DOT Submittal Review - Complete 12/2025
Stoney Point Rd (Lakewood Rd to Grimes Rd)
• DOT encroachment approved, pending install timeline
Lakewood Rd (From Town Center Dr to Dundle Rd)
• DOT encroachment approved, pending install timeline
Dundle Rd (King Rd to Heatherbrooke Rd)
• Design approved, pending lighting agreement from Pike Engineering
Andrews Rd (Ramsey St to City Limits)
• Design approved; submitted to NCDOT for Encroachment Agreement 1/26
Dam Safety & Preservation Program:
Go Bond funding in the amount of $35,184 has been appropriated for the Dam Safety & Preservation Program.
This funding will go towards repairing downstream embankment erosion at the City owned The Lakes Dam (CUMBE-021) located underneath E. Loch Haven Drive. Maintenance work is scheduled to be completed in September 2025.
Bridge Preservation Program:
• N. Cool Spring Street Repair complete ($56,250)
• Bridge deck repairs for bridges on Hawley Lane, Campbell Avenue, and Filter Plant Road (Scheduled to advertise 06/2026; $300,000 estimated construction cost).
• Updated Bridge Inspections received 01/2026; will prioritize future maintenance based on inspections.
Budget Impact:
All funds have been previously appropriated as part of the City’s FY24, FY25, and FY26 budget.
Options:
1. Receive staff’s report pertaining to the Public Infrastructure GO Bond Project.
2. Do not receive staff’s report and provide further directions.
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
Council receive staff’s report pertaining to the Public Infrastructure GO Bond Project.
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Attachments:
2026.04.27 PS GO Bond Projects
GO Bond Phase 1 Street List and Maps
GO Bond Phase 2 Street List and Maps
GO Bond Phase 3 Street List and Maps