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Town Council Regular Session June 23, 2026
Published: Jun 23, 2026
Town Center Project Costs Rise to $22.75 Million; Council Considers Additional Funding and Owner's Contingency
The Town Council received an update on the Town Center project, including an additional funding request and a proposed owner's contingency. The project's total estimated cost has increased to $22.75 million, an $1.8 million increase from the September 2025 estimate. This increase is attributed to factors like the Singh management fee, revised construction documents, unforeseen utility issues (Duke Energy, InBridge gas lines), and the addition of Church Street Extension work. The funding for the increase would come from interest earned on the Town Center fund ($900,000) and the Parks Reserve fund ($463,677 from closed-out projects and $300,000 from the dog park fund closeout). Additionally, a $500,000 owner's contingency is proposed to cover future scope changes or unforeseen conditions, to be funded from the Parks Reserve fund, bringing the total funding request to $1,863,000.
Morrisville Town Council Reviews Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update, Discusses Prioritization and Funding
The Town Council reviewed and discussed the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) update. This update included feedback from public engagement efforts, a review of the project prioritization framework, prioritization results, and preliminary roadway cross-section assignments. The plan aims to guide transportation development and improvements in Morrisville. Key areas of focus included enhancing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, improving safety, and considering roadway connections. The council engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding project prioritization, funding challenges for locally-controlled versus state-controlled roads, and the integration of future development like the town center into transportation planning. Various council members raised concerns about the pace of project completion, the impact of state-level prioritization on local needs, and the need for clear action on identified intersection improvements. The presentation also detailed changes from the 2019 CTP, including adjustments to roadway cross-sections and the removal of certain project connections, prompting further discussion on connectivity and potential impacts. The council also discussed the role of the CTP in supporting sustainability goals and the complexities of addressing regional traffic patterns.
Morrisville Town Council Adjusts Advisory Committee Appointments, Decides Against Late Applications
The Town Council addressed the process of appointing members to various advisory committees. Several seats remained unfilled due to a lack of majority votes, and new vacancies had occurred. The council discussed options for filling these positions, including revoting on current candidates, considering additional vacancies, and potentially including late applications. The discussion also touched upon the process of notifying current members of term expirations and the user experience of the application system. Ultimately, the council decided to proceed with a revote for previously considered candidates for the Parks and Recreation, Cultural Resources Advisory Committee, and the Planning and Zoning Board, but not to consider applications received after the stated deadline. A resolution was adopted to appoint advisory committee members for the summer 2026 cycle.
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