MILLBROOK, June 11 — After more than two years of back-and-forth budget negotiations, the Millbrook City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday evening to approve a $4.2 million road repair package that will address crumbling pavement on 18 streets across the city's older residential and commercial corridors. The lone dissenting vote came from Councilmember Terrence Obi, who argued the funding mechanism — a combination of municipal bonds and a small increase to the stormwater utility fee — placed too heavy a burden on lower-income homeowners.
What Gets Fixed and When
According to the Public Works Department, the project will be divided into two phases. Phase One, beginning in August, will focus on the most severely rated streets including portions of Glenwood Avenue, Hartwell Drive, and the 1100–1700 blocks of Pembrook Street. Phase Two is expected to begin in spring of next year pending contractor bidding. City Engineer Rosa Delgado told the council that several of the targeted roads scored below 35 on the Pavement Condition Index, well below the national average of 67. Residents along affected corridors can expect temporary lane closures but no full street shutdowns. Full project details and a street-by-street breakdown are available at the city's infrastructure portal.
- Total package value: $4.2 million
- Streets addressed: 18 corridors
- Phase One start: August 2024
- Funding split: 60% bonds, 40% utility fee increase
