City staff announced that the University Boulevard project will be advertised tomorrow following successful negotiations to acquire all 51 tracts needed for the project without resorting to eminent domain. The bid opening was given as Nov. 13, and staff said they expect to authorize construction in January.

Why it matters: The announcement marks a key scheduling milestone on a long-planned road project. Negotiating acquisition of 51 tracts without eminent domain is significant for project timeline and community relations because it removes a potential legal and procedural hurdle.

Details from the meeting

Mike Garner, a city staff member, told committee members: "It's a privilege to stand here and tell you that tomorrow, we will advertise University Boulevard Alberta project. It's been a long time coming." He thanked the city's OCA team for negotiating all 51 tracts without the need for eminent domain.

Staff said the bid opening is Nov. 13 and that construction authorization is expected in January (no year was specified in the meeting beyond the expected January authorization). No vote was required for the announcement. The committee did not record any further conditions or contingencies in the transcript.