The Prescott City Council on May 27 approved city contract number 2025-159 with Burgess & Niple for design services to replace and upgrade sidewalks and ADA ramps along Miller Valley Road and Grove Avenue. The contract award for design services is $498,420.14 and is budgeted in FY25 from the city's streets fund.

Why it matters: City staff told council they received complaints from residents who use mobility devices; multiple sidewalk segments and curb ramps along the corridor are not passable with wheelchairs or mobility devices. Council members said the condition poses safety and accessibility risks for pedestrians and veterans who use powered wheelchairs along the route.

Scope and impacts: The design contract includes ADA ramps, driveway approaches, and possible acquisition of temporary construction easements and permanent sidewalk easements. Staff said construction is likely to be phased because the corridor is nearly two miles long (from Whipple to Gurley Street) and work will affect pedestrian and business access.

Outcome and implementation: The council approved the design contract 7-0. Staff will complete design, identify easement needs and return with a construction schedule and phased approach aligned with funding availability.