Design funding sought for police-facility parking; existing pump track to be removed and rebuilt nearby

Mary Robinson and Eric Enos presented companion items to authorize design services and a $150,000 bond ordinance for engineering work at two new parking-lot sites connected to the new police facility on West Fayette. The scope included pedestrian-access improvements over an abandoned New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad bridge at South Gaddis Street.

Councilors raised concerns about temporarily using a community pump track for parking. Eric Enos, Chief Development Officer, said staff have discussed alternatives with property owners and the parks department; although the existing pump track would have to be leveled for construction, staff plan to establish a new, improved pump track nearby with parks taking over maintenance and creating a stronger recreational asset tied to the West Side Trail. Enos said staff will follow up and return with site options and share updates before the next study session. No formal vote or final site decision was recorded in the excerpt.