Developer seeks city contribution to upgrade Boyd Mill Pike; board leans toward shared project

Representatives from Southern Land asked the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to participate in roadway improvements for Boyd Mill Pike between Stonewater Boulevard and Championship Boulevard.

Staff presented three options: (1) do nothing and leave the developer responsible, (2) perform a necessary mill & overlay and culvert replacement estimated at about $120,000 over the next two years, or (3) participate in a broader upgrade to bring the road to city standards at an estimated total cost of about $1.2 million, for which Southern Land requested a $400,000 contribution.

Southern Land said it already completed design work and would not seek reimbursement for survey and design; the company proposed widening the paved section by about 4 feet, adding shoulders and a sidewalk on one side, and relocating travel lanes away from an eroded blue‑line stream while preserving the stream alignment. The company estimated a design/permit and construction schedule that could complete the work within roughly 12–18 months after a contract is executed.

Aldermen discussed safety concerns, historical Heritage Road protections that limited prior improvements, and the developer’s payment of impact fees (cited at about $9.35M in impact fees for the larger development area). Several aldermen signaled support for option 3 (city participation) as a proactive safety investment, while others emphasized capital budget trade‑offs and noted that the city could instead fund a smaller mandatory repair.

Outcome: Staff recorded board direction toward option 3 with the intent to draft a contract contribution and return a scope/contract for approval; staff will follow up with details on funding sources and timing.