The Ashland Board of Commissioners authorized the mayor to execute a contract with BTI Contracting Inc. to perform asphalt placement and replacement for the city’s street paving program in the amount of $937,274.25.

The ordinance presented to the commission described the contract as the Department of Engineering’s pavement work for the current paving program. The item was moved, seconded and approved on first reading.

Why it matters: The contract funds construction work on city streets and is part of the city’s regular pavement maintenance program.

Details: The ordinance authorizes the mayor to execute the contract; the item was presented by city staff during the meeting and received a yes vote from the commission.

What’s next: Engineering staff will manage contract execution and scheduling with the selected contractor as part of the street‑paving program.