Hendersonville Public Works Committee 5/26/2026

The City of Hendersonville Public Works Committee met on May 26, 2026, to discuss various infrastructure and public works projects. Key procurement-related topics included updates on the storm debris removal contract related to Winter Storm Fern, with a total project cost of approximately $2.5 million, partially reimbursed by FEMA. The committee reviewed the Imperial Boulevard and Rockland Road roundabout project, including right-of-way easements and traffic studies, with construction funding dependent on inclusion in the transportation improvement program (TIP). Updates were also provided on the Drake's Creek and Stop 30 intersection project, which is in the right-of-way acquisition phase with construction anticipated in 2027, and the light synchronization project set to begin construction in June 2026. The LED street light conversion project is about 45% complete. Discussions also touched on recycling services research and potential municipal composting programs. Budget considerations included the potential use of a $400,000 FEMA reimbursement and the impact of paving budgets, which are currently about $2 million less than previous years. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded during this meeting, but several ongoing projects and procurement activities were discussed in detail.