City of Andalusia begins sidewalk, light improvements on Third Avenue

The City of Andalusia is in the early stages of sidewalk and light improvements along  Third Avenue as part of its ongoing efforts to revitalize the streets around and leading to Andalusia High School.

During a meeting Tuesday, the city council voted to approve a bid of $79,800 from Stress Crete, Inc. for the new lights that will line Third Avenue from Three Notch Street to the school. The lights will match those used surrounding the campus and previous projects in the city.

In addition to the new lights, the project also calls for the resurfacing of the Third Avenue, moving utilities underground, and widening the sidewalk.

The total cost of the project is $1.4 million with 80 percent being paid through a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant. The new lights are not eligible to be paid through grant funding, but will be paid through the city’s capital budget.

The only other business discussed by the council was considering a zoning exception for a house at 721 S. Three Notch St.

The resident of the home requested a condition to allow for a four-child daycare business. The application request included letters from neighbors stating their approval.

After being approved by the city’s planning commission, the council finalized the approve with a unanimous vote.

The next meeting of the city council is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, with a workshop at 5:30  p.m. and the regular session to follow in the city hall auditorium.