At a recent meeting, Milford City Council heard suggestions from Century Engineering to improve traffic flows and pedestrian safety in the area of the 10th Street and Rehoboth Boulevard intersection. Some of the suggestions included adding protected pedestrian and bicycle lanes, adding signals and converting two roads from two-way traffic to one-way. “Primarily that area where the new Meineke is, …
Public Works Director Mike Svaby provided council with an update on the Walnut Street bridge decking project to City Council. He also requested approval of a purchase order in the amount of $48,910.07 that would be used to finalize document preparation, advertisement for bids as well as construction oversight. “The redecking of the Walnut Street Bridge is an effort toward …
At a recent meeting, Public Works Director Mike Svaby was questioned by council about continued complaints from constituents about trash and recycling issues throughout Milford. According to Councilman Todd Culotta, he has gotten multiple complaints about missed trash pickups. “The trash pickup this week has been substandard. We have a bunch of cans still out on South Walnut Street for …
Milford City Council recently approved a resolution that would include the city in a national Vision Zero program. The main goal of the program is to focus on safety, especially for pedestrians and cyclists, on roadways. The resolution established a goal of January 1, 2030 to meet zero injuries and deaths in the city. “The main aspects of the Vision …
Milford City Council approved an increase in residential solid waste fees by $1.00 per month starting July 1, 2023. The cost for solid waste service in the City of Milford will increase to $31.50 from $30.50. The increase is to cover higher costs in the department. Prior to the monthly increase, council approved a year end budget adjustment transfer into …
Milford City Council voted to approve a Downtown Streetscape plan that was presented at the June 12 meeting. The request was tabled so council could hear more public comment about changes proposed to South Walnut Street, Denney Row, Park Place and Southwest Second Street. The plan was approved as designed except for a suggestion that Southwest Second Street be returned …
Milford City Council approved a purchase order that allows Century Engineering/Kleinfelder to evaluate whether the traffic signal at the corner of Southeast Second Street and Marshall Street is necessary. The review is part of a process that would allow DelDOT to take over signals throughout the town. “Second and Marshall was on the list for upgrade, and to later be …
Milford City Council discussed changes to the rental permit code at a recent meeting, considering a waiver of the rental permit fee if the property was rented to a relative. City Planner Rob Pierce stated that there were residents who did not feel they should pay a fee if they were renting to a relative as it also opened them …
Over four nights, Milford City Council held budget hearings, gaining an understanding of the 23-24 budget from various department heads as well as City Manager Mark Whitfield and Finance Director Lou Vitola. Council was presented with a balanced budget totaling over $59 million. “We did have one meeting and I basically challenged all the department heads and said either you …
Over three nights, Milford City Council held budget hearings, gaining an understanding of the 23-24 budget from various department heads as well as City Manager Mark Whitfield and Finance Director Lou Vitola. Council was presented with a balanced budget totaling over $59 million. The budget includes a 9 percent tax increase, some of which is due to debt service related …
