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Home My WebLink AboutPWC Minutes 2026-05-19AGENDA PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE May 19, 2026, 9:00a.m. ZOOM Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81695207215 1. Approval of Minutes a. March 17, 2026 2. Member Comments/Concerns a. Consider Modifications to Agenda 3. South Hill Recreation Way Extension Project (Burns to Banks) – RFP review 4. 2027 Fleet Replacement – Draft 5. 2027 Proposed Capital Improvement Projects – Draft Project Updates a. Winner Circle / Stone Quarry Road – Water Main Replacement Projects b. King Road West – Box Culvert Project c. Court Clerk / Mezzanine Project d. 2026 CIP paving Projects / Micro Paving / Crack Sealing Town of Ithaca Public Works Committee May 19, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Minutes Present: Rod Howe, Rich DePaolo, Joe Slater, Justin McNeal, Judy Drake, Marty Moseley, Mike Smith, CJ Randall, Mike Beach, Joe Talbut, Travis Mills, Paulette Rosa, Becky Jordan. Absent: David McCune 1. Approval of Minutes: Approval of March 17, 2026, minutes were motioned by Mr. DePaolo, seconded by Mr. Howe with the following edits: Strike reference to 45mph speed limit on Burns Rd in relation to South Hill Trail as there is no posted speed limit. Carried 2. Member Comments/Concerns Consider Modifications to Agenda Member Comments/Concerns a. Consider Modifications to Agenda – Addition of MOU with Babe Ruth League. 3. MOU between Town and Babe Ruth League Mr. Slater commented that Springtime is hard to schedule with rain. There ends up being a lot of make-up games. The current MOU states that if someone opts to include Valentino field with pavilion rental the league gets kicked off field. This makes scheduling difficult. Mr. Talbut agreed this has always been tricky. If an applicant opts for use of field, we have to cancel baseball league sometimes on short notice. Mr. Slater suggests revision of MOU with change in language for Sundays that Little League may have a game but pavilion available. Mr. DePaolo in agreement. Mr. Howe recommended suggestion be instituted right away. 4. South Hill Recreation Way Extension Project (Burns to Banks) Mr. Smith shared concept alternatives. Received 2022 funding from Tompkin’s County Tourism for a feasibility study on the Burns to Banks Rd section. Over the course of the next two years the Town of Caroline applied for two different grants and didn’t receive funding. The four-town group involved met last fall and decided, with only one year left on contract funding, to move forward. MJ Engineering firm to start looking at project concept level designs and provide cost estimates on alternatives cost in general. 30% of draft documents provided ideas to narrow down. Initial concept design completion schedule was end of July which gives us a buffer ahead of Octobers contract end. Feedback from involved municipalities and staff. Will include county highway department in relation to Burns Road crossing. Discussion from other town supervisors involved trail heads particularly at German Cross Rd and Banks Rd entrances containing bollard heads instead of gates for maintenance/emergency access. In addition, it was suggested that MJ not look at any parking at these trail heads. The tunnel option for Burns Rd crossing was well liked but more expensive. Mr. DePaolo inquired about how far the county funds go, is it for design only or to include construction and cost to town. The Burns Rd trail head with its steep grade is not ADA compliant so instead of adding stairs, keep existing path and add handrails. Mr. Howe replied the $39k is for design only. Will seek grant funding. Mr. Slater stated that a past study was provided to MJ regarding safety and signage including speed zone. Recommend Burns Rd speed limit reduction. German Cross posted speed limit may be 35mph. Discussed a fill option with MJ to reduce the slope at Burns Rd trail head to make it more ADA friendly. A box culvert for the tunnel option is very expensive. Less expensive would be a galvanized pipe similar to Arboretum Rd with technology available to maintain longevity. Our RFP requested a look at the eight stream crossings and analyze culverts conveying water and cattle chutes under railroad. Parking is always a problem. Lighting could be installed in box culvert or tunnel option. Mr. Smith commented that the tunnel option eliminates Burns Rd parking and pedestrian access danger. MJ is expecting elimination of concepts not under consideration. Mr. Howe stated Coddington Valley Rail Trail easement extends just over 8mi from Burns Rd to Tioga County line. The goal of Friends of the Trail group is to make it completely walkable. All their work is done by hand. If they identify some key things that the town can help with, would we have the bandwidth to help. Mr. Slater replied probably not as we stand right now. We’re adding more natural areas & the applicant pool is thin. 5. 2027 Fleet Replacement Mr. Slater shared the 2027 proposed fleet replacement schedule. The equipment review committee reviewed over 100 pieces of equipment that we maintain. Our standard fleet replacement schedule is consistently between $650k-$1m. ‘Useful life’ comes from OGS or based on experience and salt exposure. Some pieces used daily such as excavators are traded regularly to eliminate down time and repairs. Line open to auction house for appraisals. 6. 2027 Proposed Capital Improvement Projects Mr. McNeal shared Capital Improvement Projects 2026-2030 and advised numbers are very preliminary & subject to change. Town Facilities – Town hall weatherization project is anticipated to be pushed out until next year with intent to seek NYS CFA grant opportunity. PWF LED lighting upgrade pushed out a year. Anticipate cost escalation. Town Hall HVAC upgrade evaluation to follow weatherization project. Roads, Bridges, and Storm Conveyance - Townline Bridge original application submitted 2024 haven’t heard any updates from NYSDOT review. Working with Erdman Anthony on Lower Stone Quarry Feasibility Study. Road Asphalt replacement & rehabilitation to be determined. Lower Forest Home bridge assessment to be performed by B&L this year looking at aesthetic components, trusses, decking and identifying needs. Sidewalk and walkways – RT96 Sidewalk design is awaiting NYSDOT re: Spring grant submission results. East Shore Dr pedestrian corridor is in interview with NYSDOT stage. Renwick Brook pedestrian crossing bridge replacement at Texas/Lisa Lane area is still planned for this year. Forest Home Improvement Study & Design in process right now. Final report expected end of next year. Maple Avenue walkway improvements is a long-term project with Cornell and somewhat dependent on Maplewood II project. Winthrop Dr sidewalk pushed out to 2030. Parks, Trails, and Open Space – Budgeted $30k for standard trail overlay last couple years. Iacovelli park and playground were budgeted $834k along with a grant in 2025. We’ve since scaled back to downsize to the range of $600k supplemented with and 80/20 match grant. Coddington Road parking construction budgeted $50k in 2025. Pushed out a year for further discussion and contingent on study by MJ. Misc. Water Main project – Phase 1 (Stone Quarry & Winners Cir) should be completed this year. B&L Commonland construction portion next spring. Wildflower replacement project (2026) pushed out a year. Christopher Cir backup generator to help with capacity at Sapsucker Woods tank may be pushed out depending on potential development. Pine Tree (Hungerford) tank rehab and water main upgrades have been on the list for a while. It is fully surveyed however; final design is not complete. Less of a priority and contingent on development. One of last three welded steel tanks. Coy Glen identified as a good spot for another generator due to loss of power. Valleyview booster pump station is at edge of standard 35lbs of pressure required. This could be extended to go further up Elm Street Extension. Not yet high priority. Trumansburg tank water main slightly under sized and recommended to be replaced. Troy/Coddington Rd pump station is aged with parts & pieces hard to find. On 2028 schedule to upgrade to modern equipment. Inlet Valley Sewer Improvement project should be completed this year. Waiting on generators and pump station components. Sewer lining/manhole rehabilitation Northeast phase II is good to go. Mitchell St Sewer upgrades on radar last couple years. Meeting with Larson Design Group to discuss phase I mapping interceptor studies. Collectively we will come up with recommendations for phase II, figuring out capacity and metering of interceptors to plant. Budgeted $250k in 2026 for Joint interceptor project. Phase I was in the $70k range. We still have a good balance but not enough for phase II. Looking at options to reduce phase II or re-budget for more funds next year. Linderman Creek crossing at RT 79 pipe requires repair crew to jet that line fairly frequently. Budgeted for current year but probably won’t get to until next year. Ms. Randall received word of possible development proposal just south of Linderman Creek (city line). Mitchell St sewer upgrades getting pushed out. <2 min loss of audio at 10:08am> Six Mile Creek pipe bridge in the city. A future project to coordinate with the City of Ithaca. Not enough information and too early to budget for. The 2027 total includes grant funding. 7. Project Updates a. Water Main Replacement Projects i. Winners Circle – Water project complete with exception of yard restoration ii. Stone Quarry Road – Temporary main in and performing potability testing b. King Road W Box Culvert – Concrete pours should be complete this week. Next will be back filling and final restoration. Experienced concrete truck timing issues and have had to reject some loads due to set up. c. Court Clerk/Mezzanine – Still working through demolition. Architect to visit site to walk through some contractor questions. 2026 CIP Paving Projects/Micro Paving/Crack Sealing Mr. Slater reported DPW is currently working with Suit-Kote to crack seal and micro pave with chip seal to follow. Collecting and finalizing contracts for mill & fill projects. Chasing water main installation on Winners Circle so we will be in that area as well as Dove Dr and Pheasant Ln. Chasing contractors as far as water and sewer projects go. We’re on Westhaven Road now performing road repairs. Mr. Howe shared that TCAT was given an update on what the town is dealing with on Westhaven Road. Mr. DePaolo reported yesterday East Shore Dr roadside parking was a nightmare. It is an accident waiting to happen. It is posted so there’s no liability on the town. Suggest a letter of concern for safety from the town to the Sheriff’s department may help. Adjourn 10:22 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Submitted by, Becky Jordan PREPARED FOR: TOWN OF ITHACA TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY Unauthorized alteration to this document is a violation of Section 7209 Subdivision 2 of the New York State Education Law. PREPARED BY: APRIL 29, 2026 MJ Project #2214 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES \ SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION : CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ i TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................... 1 EXISTING CONDITIONS ................................................................................ 3 2.1 PROJECT SITE OVERVIEW ........................................................................................... 3 2.2 SOILS ....................................................................................................................... 3 2.3 LANDFORM ................................................................................................................ 4 2.4 HYDROLOGY .............................................................................................................. 4 2.5 TRAFFIC, SAFETY, AND ACCESS ................................................................................... 5 2.6 KEY PLAN .................................................................................................................. 5 CONCEPT DESIGN .......................................................................................... 7 3.1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 7 3.2 MATERIAL SELECTION ................................................................................................ 7 DESIGN ALTERNATIVES ................................................................................ 8 4.1 CONCEPT 1 – STAIRS AND STEEP PATH (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION) ........................... 8 4.2 CONCEPT 2 – SWITCHBACK AND STAIRS (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION) ........................11 4.3 CONCEPT 3 – SWITCHBACK (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION) ...........................................14 4.4 CONCEPT 4 – TUNNEL (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION) ...................................................17 4.5 CONCEPTS 1 - 4 COMPARISION TABLE .........................................................................20 4.6 CONCEPT 5 – GERMAN CROSS ROAD INTERSECTION ....................................................21 4.7 CONCEPT 6 – BANKS ROAD INTERSECTION ..................................................................24 4.8 CONCEPT 7 - RAIL TRAIL ............................................................................................27 CONCLUSION .............................................................................................. 29 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ ii APPENDICES Appendix A: CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE Appendix B: CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE Appendix C: CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE Appendix D: CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE Appendix E: CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE Appendix F: CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE Appendix G: CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The South Hill Recreation Way Extension study evaluates the feasibility, design challenges, and planning‑level costs of extending the existing South Hill Recreation Way approximately 1.85 miles east from Burns Road in the Town of Ithaca to Banks Road in the Town of Caroline. The project follows a former railroad corridor that offers an ideal alignment for a multi‑use trail due to its gentle grades and scenic setting, but also presents constraints related to the roadway crossings. The purpose of this study is to understand existing conditions, identify key safety and accessibility issues, and develop conceptual design alternatives—particularly at roadway crossings—to inform future decision‑making and funding strategies. Field review identified that the corridor crosses multiple streams and seeps, relies on older but functioning railroad-era culverts, and includes soils with limited drainage capacity that are susceptible to erosion and muddy conditions. The elevated railbed provides expansive views but creates steep embankments that require safety measures and careful stormwater management. While much of the corridor is well suited for a 10‑foot‑wide gravel multi‑use trail, site-specific drainage improvements, fencing near drop‑offs, and selective culvert enhancements will be necessary to ensure long‑term trail durability and user safety. The most significant project challenge is the Burns Road crossing, which combines steep terrain, high vehicle speeds, limited sight distance, and accessibility constraints. Because this crossing is expected to largely determine overall project cost and feasibility, four conceptual alternatives were developed, ranging from a low‑cost staircase to a fully accessible tunnel beneath the roadway. Two additional road crossings—German Cross Road and Banks Road—were addressed with traffic‑calming trail designs that prioritize visibility, controlled user movement, and driver awareness. A single concept estimate was developed for the remaining trail segments between crossings. Overall, this study finds that the South Hill Recreation Way Extension is technically feasible but highly sensitive to design choices at key locations, particularly Burns Road. The alternatives presented illustrate the tradeoffs between cost, accessibility, environmental impact, and user experience. The sections that follow document existing conditions in greater detail and describe the conceptual design alternatives and their relative costs to support informed planning and next steps for project implementation. SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 2 Figure 1.1: South Hill Recreation Way Trail Extension 1.85 miles Table 1.1 ALTERNATIVE CONCEPT PROJECT COST SUMMARY TABLE CONCEPT COST Concept 1 – Stairs and Steep Path $ 423,391 Concept 2 – Stairs and Switchback $ 1,663,599 Concept 3 – Switchback $ 1,822,912 Concept 4 – Tunnel $ 2,389,467 Concept 5 – German Cross Road $ 116,720 Concept 6 – Banks Road $ 134,766 Concept 7 – Rail Trail $ 2,113,109 Subtotal Concepts 5-7 $ 2,364,595 Grand Total with Concept 1 $ 2,787,986 Grand Total with Concept 2 $ 4,028,194 Grand Total with Concept 3 $ 4,187,507 Grand Total with Concept 4 $ 4,754,062 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 3 EXISTING CONDITIONS 2.1 PROJECT SITE OVERVIEW The project begins in the town of Ithaca at the Burns Road intersection, at the eastern end of the existing South Hill Recreation Way (Trail). It extends approximately 1.85 miles east to Banks Road in the town of Caroline. The trail follows the former Owego Railroad corridor, which was abandoned in the mid-20th century. The railroad bed is currently maintained by New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), which has granted a public recreational access easement. The former railroad bed has a gradual longitudinal slope of about 1–3 percent. This slope was created by placing fill and cutting through the surrounding terrain. As a result, streams flowing toward Six Mile Creek pass beneath the elevated railroad bed, which can rise 60 to 80 feet above the stream channels. A total of 12 unnamed streams and seeps cross under the study area. These waterways are conveyed through culverts of varying sizes. The railroad bed is generally 15 to 20 feet wide and has steep side slopes of approximately 1:2. Three roads cross the study area: Burns Road, a county road; German Cross Road, a local road in the town of Dryden; and Banks Road, a local road in the town of Caroline. Burns Road has a posted speed limit of 50 miles per hour. At this location, Burns Road is approximately 16.5 feet higher than the west side of the South Hill Recreation Way and is nearly the same elevation as the east side of the trail. The road has an approximate 10 percent longitudinal slope, which increases braking distance for downhill traffic. Horizontal curves and mature trees along Burns Road limit drivers’ sight distance at the trail crossing to about 350 feet. 2.2 SOILS Soil in Ithaca is composed of glacial till, with soils along the trail corridor composed primarily of silty loam and localized deposits of clay and gravel. Site observations indicate areas of poor drainage and erosion, particularly on steeper slopes where runoff is unmanaged, affecting trail stability where seepage reaches the trail without an outlet. Slopes adjacent to the railbed are especially prone to erosion near stream crossings. The railbed itself appears to be constructed of a mix of locally sourced common fill. Implications: • Where the railbed has been constructed as an elevated berm, soils are generally expected to be workable for excavation and grading, with few to no refusal layers, as these materials were imported to construct the former rail corridor. • Surface runoff must be properly managed through ditches and drainage structures to prevent uncontrolled flow down railbed embankments, which could cause erosion and undermine trail stability. SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 4 • Poorly drained and persistently wet areas will likely require supplemental drainage improvements, as the native soils have limited natural infiltration capacity. 2.3 LANDFORM The landform around the study area generally slopes from south to north, while the former railroad bed maintains a relatively gentle west-to-east longitudinal grade of approximately 1–3 percent toward Ithaca. This grade was achieved through a combination of fill placement and cuts through the surrounding terrain, resulting in an elevated rail corridor that crosses multiple stream valleys. Streams draining toward Six Mile Creek pass beneath the railbed, at times 60 to 80 feet below, creating a trail characterized by expansive upstream views and steep embankments along either side. Implications: • The former railroad bed provides an ideal alignment for a multi-use trail due to its consistent elevation and gentle longitudinal slope. • Some locations along the trail will require protective fencing or barriers to reduce the risk of user falls along steep embankments. • The elevated railbed can act as an impoundment for streams and groundwater seepage, creating vulnerabilities to storm-related damage at crossings and causing localized ponding and muddy conditions where runoff is intercepted without adequate drainage. 2.4 HYDROLOGY Water generally flows from higher elevations south of the trail toward the Six Mile Creek to the north. The corridor intersects nine unnamed streams draining toward Six Mile Creek, most of which pass beneath the trail through existing culverts, as well as three groundwater seeps that form the headwaters of seasonal streams. In several locations, seeps and seasonal flows intersect the trail, resulting in ponding and muddy conditions where drainage is inadequate. Existing culverts—originally constructed for the railroad and potentially updated during the 20th century—convey streamflow from the south side of the railbed to the north. Despite their age, these culverts remain largely functional and continue to pass water. Implications: • Although not modern infrastructure, the existing culverts remain functional and should be protected to preserve their performance. • Construction activities should take special precautions to avoid placing additional loads or stresses on these aging structures. • Because replacement or upgrades would be costly, it is generally recommended that the culverts remain in place and be addressed only if they exhibit failure or reduced functionality. SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 5 • Areas that experience persistent ponding or muddy conditions should incorporate subsurface drain tile or other drainage structures to improve conveyance and drying. 2.5 TRAFFIC, SAFETY, AND ACCESS The former railroad bed intersects three public roads—Burns Road in Ithaca, German Cross Road in Dryden, and Banks Road in Caroline—requiring careful intersection design to address safety concerns. The Burns Road terminus presents the greatest challenge due to steep grades (approximately 10 percent), high vehicle speeds (approximately 50 mph), limited sight distance, adjacent private driveways, and the absence of pedestrian crossings or bicycle facilities. The study area has limited user infrastructure, including trailheads, signage, ADA-compliant access, and formal parking; existing parking opportunities are minimal and constrained by nearby private properties or limited roadway shoulders. Implications: • The Burns Road crossing presents the greatest challenge due to constrained space, steep grades, and high vehicle speeds, and will require the most extensive and costly safety improvements. • All road crossings should incorporate clear, built-in crossing infrastructure that compels trail users to stop, look both directions, and cross only at designated locations with the best visibility for approaching vehicles. 2.5.1 Burns Road Intersection Burns Road presents a major challenge for extending the South Hill Recreation Way. The largest issue is the vertical elevation difference between Burns Road and the west side of the trail. Other challenges include the steep 1:2 side slopes of the former railroad bed down to the stream below, high vehicle speeds that reduce drivers’ ability to stop for pedestrians, somewhat limited visibility of both pedestrians and cars do to vertical and horizontal road geometry, and a private driveway that intersects the trail on the east side. The steep slopes between the trail and Burns Road create a large grade change that cannot be addressed with earthwork alone. An existing access road connects Burns Road to the trail, but it has an approximate 20 percent slope. From an accessibility perspective, this is not acceptable. An accessible route must have a slope of 5 percent or less, and accessible ramps cannot exceed 8.33 percent. In addition, multi-use trails must remain at or below a 5 percent slope to meet transportation standards. Failure to meet these standards could affect eligibility for funding. As a result, significant structures may be required to create a safe and accessible crossing at Burns Road. 2.6 KEY PLAN To better orient the reader, a key plan has been added below. South Hill Recreation Trail Ithaca, Thompkins County, New York Preliminary Concept Design April 29, 2026 North Graphic Scale (in feet) KEY PLAN BU R N S R O A D GE R M A N C R O S S R O A D BA N K S R O A D CODDINGTON ROAD ITHACA RESERVOIR SOUTH HILL RECREATION T R A I L NOT TO SCALE SIX M I L E C R E E K BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION GERMAN CROSS ROAD INTERSECTION BANKS ROAD INTERSECTION TO ITHAC A TO CAROLINE SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 7 CONCEPT DESIGN 3.1 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study is to develop a planning‑level understanding of the costs associated with constructing the South Hill Recreation Way Extension. The evaluation focuses on design alternatives for the three roadway crossings, which represent the most significant safety concerns and technical challenges along the corridor. Among these crossings, the Burns Road intersection is the most complex and is expected to be the primary driver of overall project cost and design character. As a result, four conceptual design alternatives were developed for Burns Road, each responding to existing site conditions, physical constraints, and safety considerations. The remaining road crossings are each evaluated using a single concept design, and a single concept estimate is proposed for the trail alignment between intersections. All concepts have been assigned an engineer’s opinion of probable cost to assess relative cost implications. 3.2 MATERIAL SELECTION For design concepts 1-3 that use stairs and ramps, three building materials were evaluated for this study: wood, steel, and fiber reinforced polymer (FRP). Linear‑foot costs reflect fully shop‑fabricated, shipped, and field‑erected stair structures; while FRP has the highest initial unit cost, it provides the lowest life‑cycle cost and maintenance burden for outdoor stairs in wet, freeze–thaw environments. Table 3.1 LINEAR FOOT (LF) MATERIAL COST COMPARISON Material Installed Cost ($/LF) Typical Range Wood (PT/timber/shop-precut) $1,600 / LF $1,300 - $1,900 Galvanized Steel (shop fabricated) $2,300 / LF $1,900 - $2,600 Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) $3,050 / LF $2,700 - $3,400 Table 3.2 LIFE-CYCLE COMPARISON Material Typical Service Life 50-Year Life-Cycle Cost Index (Relative) Wood 15 - 25 years 1.6 - 1.9x Steel 30 - 40 years 1.2 – 1.4x Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) 50 - 75+ years 1.0x (baseline) SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 8 DESIGN ALTERNATIVES 4.1 CONCEPT 1 – STAIRS AND STEEP PATH (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION) A staircase is the simplest and most cost‑effective option for connecting the west and east sides of Burns Road. This approach minimizes impacts to forested areas and steep slopes due to its small construction footprint and directs pedestrians to the safest available crossing location; a bike runnel would allow users to walk bicycles up and down the stairs. The proposed staircase would be six feet wide with one‑foot treads, six‑inch risers, and four landings, and constructed of fiber‑reinforced polymer (FRP), a durable, lightweight, and weather‑resistant material well suited for steep embankments and long service life. Aluminum handrails would be provided on both sides, and the existing access road would be retained and enhanced with a sidewalk along Burns Road leading to a striped crosswalk with advance warning signage to alert approaching drivers. Benefits • Stairs are a simple option for directing pedestrians to the safest Burns Road crossing • Lowest construction cost compared to other design alternatives • Minimal environmental impact and smallest footprint Drawbacks • Not ADA compliant • Requires cyclists and skiers to dismount Table 4.1 STAIR MATERIAL COST COMPARISON Estimate Based on 54 LF Staircase Material Approximate Installed Cost Wood $89,600 Steel $123,200 Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) $170,800 NOTE: Price for stair system only. Does not include site work, foundations, overhead and profit, or contingency. South Hill Recreation Trail Ithaca, Thompkins County, New York Preliminary Concept Design April 29, 2026 North Graphic Scale (in feet) BU R N S R O A D TO ITHACA TO GERMAN CROSS ROAD PROPERTY LINE, TYP. STAIRS CROSSWALK CONCRETE LANDING CONCEPT 1 - STAIRS AND STEEP PATH CONCEPT 1 HIGHLIGHTS A six-foot-wide FRP staircase provides the simplest, most cost-effective way to connect both sides of Burns Road while guiding pedestrians to the safest crossing point. With a small footprint and minimal impact on the forest and steep slopes, it offers a durable, low-cost solution that includes a bike runnel, improved sidewalk access, and a clearly marked crossing with advance warning signage. The main tradeoffs are that it is not ADA compliant and requires cyclists and skiers to dismount. TOTAL PRELIMINARY COST: $423,391 CONCRETE SIDEWALK CROSSWALK SIGN, TYP. TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING REPLACEMENT GUARDRAIL Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE "Stairs & Steep Path" Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. MJ PN:2214 GROSS AREA (SF):N/A ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF CSI Division TOTAL 010000 20,000.00$ 020000 9,050.00$ 030000 16,500.00$ 050000 Metals 17,850.00$ 060000 Woods, Plastics and Composites 150,810.00$ 310000 Earthwork 5,950.00$ 320000 Exterior Improvements 13,845.80$ 239,181$ GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%23,918.08$ OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%38,268.93$ DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%47,836.16$ CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%14,350.85$ A&E:15.00%35,877.12$ 399,432$ ESCALATION :6.00%23,959.36$ 423,391$ TOWN OF ITHACA PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE SUMMARY SHEET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE General Requirements Page 2 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 11 4.2 CONCEPT 2 – SWITCHBACK AND STAIRS (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION) This option provides an ADA‑accessible ramp combined with stairs. The ramp has an 8.33 percent slope, with landings every 30 feet and handrails on both sides. The stair landings align with the ramp’s switchback landings, allowing users to choose between a gradual ramp or stairs. Both routes lead to the safest Burns Road crossing. The ramp and stairs are six feet wide each, allowing two people to walk side by side or pass comfortably. Both are be constructed of fiber‑reinforced polymer (FRP), a strong, lightweight, and weather‑resistant material. The structure is supported by 24‑inch‑diameter foundation columns extending at least six feet into the ground, pending geotechnical review. Aluminum handrails would be provided throughout. Where the ramp extends across the embankment, some tree removal is required. Soil disturbance would be limited to the concrete piers and grading at the top and bottom of the ramp system. Benefits • Provides multiple access options (ramp or stairs) • ADA compliant • Lower impact and cost than extensive grading with retaining walls • Minimal construction impact to Burns Road Drawbacks • More complex system of ramps, stairs, and decks • May feel out of place in a rural setting • Construction complexity increases as ramps extend farther across the slope Table 4.2 RAMP/STAIR MATERIAL COST COMPARISON Estimate Based on 300 LF of Ramp/Staircase Material Approximate Installed Cost Wood $480,000 Steel $690,000 Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) $920,000 NOTE: Price for stair system only. Does not include site work, foundations, overhead and profit, or contingency. South Hill Recreation Trail Ithaca, Thompkins County, New York Preliminary Concept Design April 29, 2026 North Graphic Scale (in feet) BU R N S R O A D TO ITHACA TO GERMAN CROSS ROAD PROPERTY LINE, TYP. SWITCHBACK RAMP AND STAIRS CROSSWALK CONCEPT 2 - STAIRS AND SWITCHBACK CONCEPT 2 HIGHLIGHTS This option combines a six-foot-wide ADA-compliant ramp with stairs, giving users a choice between gradual access or a more direct route while guiding all users to the safest Burns Road crossing. Built from durable, lightweight FRP, it balances accessibility with relatively low environmental impact and construction cost compared to more intensive grading solutions. The tradeoffs are increased structural complexity, some tree removal, and a design that may feel less natural in a rural setting. TOTAL PRELIMINARY COST: $1,663,599 CROSSWALK SIGN, TYP. TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING REPLACEMENT GUARDRAIL Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE "Switchback & Stairs" Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. MJ PN:2214 GROSS AREA (SF):N/A ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF CSI Division TOTAL 010000 26,000.00$ 020000 14,550.00$ 030000 56,100.00$ 050000 Metals 76,650.00$ 060000 Woods, Plastics and Composites 777,800.00$ 310000 Earthwork 13,950.00$ 320000 Exterior Improvements 1,335.80$ 968,786$ GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%96,878.58$ OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%155,005.73$ DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%193,757.16$ CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%58,127.15$ A&E:10.00%96,878.58$ 1,569,433$ ESCALATION :6.00%94,165.98$ 1,663,599$ TOWN OF ITHACA PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE SUMMARY SHEET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE General Requirements Page 2 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 14 4.3 CONCEPT 3 – SWITCHBACK (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION) This option uses a single ADA‑accessible ramp to connect the trail to Burns Road. The ramp has an 8.33 percent slope, with landings every 30 feet and handrails on both sides. Compared to Concept 2, this design is simpler and easier to build because it does not include stairs. Additional switchbacks are used to keep the structure compact and limit disturbance to the surrounding slope. The ramp is six feet wide, allowing two people to walk side by side or pass comfortably. It is constructed of fiber‑reinforced polymer (FRP), a strong, lightweight, and weather‑resistant material. The structure is supported by 24‑inch‑diameter foundation columns extending at least six feet into the ground, subject to geotechnical review. Aluminum handrails are provided along the entire ramp. The ramp would guide pedestrians to the safest crossing point on Burns Road. Tree removal would be required where the ramp crosses the embankment. Soil disturbance would be limited to the foundation piers and grading at the top and bottom of the ramp. Benefits • Simple structure that is easier to build • Lower impact and cost than extensive grading with retaining walls • ADA compliant • Limited construction impact to Burns Road Drawbacks • Large ramp structure may not fit well in the rural setting • Provides only one access option to Burns Road Table 4.3 RAMP MATERIAL COST COMPARISON Estimate Based on 313.75 LF of Ramp Material Approximate Installed Cost Wood $502,000 Steel $722,000 Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) $957,000 NOTE: Price for stair system only. Does not include site work, foundations, overhead and profit, or contingency. South Hill Recreation Trail Ithaca, Thompkins County, New York Preliminary Concept Design April 29, 2026 North Graphic Scale (in feet) SWITCHBACK RAMP CROSSWALK CONCEPT 3 - SWITCHBACK CONCEPT 3 HIGHLIGHTS This option features a single six-foot-wide ADA-compliant ramp that provides a simple, continuous connection to the safest Burns Road crossing. Using switchbacks to stay compact, the FRP structure minimizes cost, construction complexity, and roadway impacts while maintaining accessibility. The tradeoffs are a larger visual presence in a rural setting, some tree removal, and offering only one access option. TOTAL PRELIMINARY COST: $1,822,912 RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING CONCRETE LANDING REPLACEMENT GUARDRAIL TO ITHACA BU R N S R O A D TO GERMAN CROSS ROAD PROPERTY LINE, TYP. Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE "Switch Back" Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. MJ PN:2214 GROSS AREA (SF):N/A ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF CSI Division TOTAL 010000 26,000.00$ 020000 11,800.00$ 030000 42,900.00$ 050000 Metals 75,600.00$ 060000 Woods, Plastics and Composites 869,200.00$ 310000 Earthwork 12,925.00$ 320000 Exterior Improvements 1,335.80$ 1,061,561$ GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%106,156.08$ OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%169,849.73$ DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%212,312.16$ CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%63,693.65$ A&E:10.00%106,156.08$ 1,719,728$ ESCALATION :6.00%103,183.71$ 1,822,912$ TOWN OF ITHACA PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE SUMMARY SHEET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE General Requirements Page 2 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 17 4.4 CONCEPT 4 – TUNNEL (BURNS ROAD INTERSECTION) This option routes the trail under Burns Road using a 10‑by‑10‑foot box culvert with sheet‑pile retaining walls. The tunnel allows the multi‑use trail to continue without interruption. The full structure measures about 240 feet long, including a 120‑foot tunnel and sheet piles at both ends to retain soil. The tunnel is about 3.5 feet below the crown of Burns Road. It begins on the west side at elevation 904 and rises to elevation 910 on the east side. The trail inside the tunnel maintains a 3 percent slope. Where the road grade drops below the culvert, the structure transitions to sheet piles and the trail emerges. Steel sheet piles provide strong support, minimize space needs, and reduce disturbance to the rail bed and slopes. A geotechnical study is required to confirm whether sheet piles are suitable or if another retaining system is needed. On the east side of Burns Road, the driveway to a seasonal cabin reroutes around the tunnel and trail replacing the hedge row. Guardrails or protective fencing line the tunnel openings and sheet‑pile walls. Traffic bollards at both ends prevent vehicles from entering the tunnel. Tunnel construction requires closing Burns Road for about six to ten weeks. Crews could push the culvert through the road embankment to shorten closures, but this approach increases costs. Lighting inside the 120‑foot tunnel improves safety. Benefits • Maintains a continuous trail without crossing Burns Road • Eliminates a potentially dangerous road crossing • ADA compliant trail Drawbacks • Highest construction cost • Requires temporary closure of Burns Road • Potential for vandalism or unauthorized use inside the tunnel CONCEPT 4 HIGHLIGHTS This option routes the trail beneath Burns Road through a 10-by-10-foot culvert tunnel, creating a fully separated, ADA-compliant crossing that eliminates conflicts with traffic. While it provides the safest and most seamless user experience, it comes with the highest cost, requires temporary road closure during construction, and introduces potential concerns around maintenance and tunnel use. TOTAL PRELIMINARY COST: $2,389,467 South Hill Recreation Trail Ithaca, Thompkins County, New York Preliminary Concept Design April 29, 2026 North Graphic Scale (in feet) GRAVEL PATHBOLLARDS, TYP. SHEET PILE RETAINING WALL, TYP. RELOCATED DRIVEWAYTUNNEL, TYP. CONCEPT 4 - TUNNEL GUARDRAIL FENCING REPLACEMENT GUARDRAIL TO ITHACA BU R N S R O A D TO GERMAN CROSS ROAD PROPERTY LINE, TYP. Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE "Tunnel" Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. MJ PN:2214 GROSS AREA (SF):N/A ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF CSI Division TOTAL 010000 61,000.00$ 020000 27,680.00$ 030000 517,500.00$ 050000 Metals 224,100.00$ 260000 Electrical 27,000.00$ 310000 Earthwork 480,500.00$ 320000 Exterior Improvements 62,090.00$ 1,417,745$ GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%141,774.50$ OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :13.00%184,306.85$ DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%283,549.00$ CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%85,064.70$ A&E:10.00%141,774.50$ 2,254,215$ ESCALATION :6.00%135,252.87$ 2,389,467$ TOWN OF ITHACA PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE DIVISION TITLE SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION SUMMARY SHEET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE General Requirements Existing Conditions Concrete Page 2 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 20 4.5 CONCEPTS 1 - 4 COMPARISION TABLE Table 4.4 BURNS ROAD CONCEPT COMPARISON TABLE Option Benefits Drawbacks Cost 1. Stairs and Steep Path • Simplest design • Lowest construction cost • Smallest footprint and limited environmental impact. • Directs users to the safest road crossing. • Not ADA compliant • Requires cyclists and skiers to dismount $ 423,391 2. Switchback and Stairs • Provides both ramp and stair options. • ADA compliant. • Lower impact and cost than full grading with retaining walls. • Limited impact to Burns Road. • More complex structure. • May feel out of character in a rural setting. • Construction becomes more difficult as ramps extend. $ 1,663,599 3. Switchback (Ramp Only) • Simple geometry and easier construction. • ADA compliant. • Lower impact and cost than extensive grading. • Limited impact to Burns Road. • Large ramp structure may not fit the rural setting • Only one access option (no stairs). $ 1,822,912 4. Tunnel • Maintains a continuous trail. • Eliminates the Burns Road crossing. • ADA compliant. • Highest cost option. • Requires closure of Burns Road during construction. • Potential safety concerns inside the tunnel. $ 2,389,467 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 21 4.6 CONCEPT 5 – GERMAN CROSS ROAD INTERSECTION To encourage trail users to slow down, stop, and look for oncoming traffic, the proposed design introduces a chicane on both approaches to German Cross Road. A chicane consists of a tight jog in the trail alignment that forces users to reduce speed, complemented by bollards spaced four feet apart to further calm pedestrian and bicycle traffic while still allowing passage and preventing unauthorized vehicle access. A painted crosswalk directs users across the roadway and is supported by non‑illuminated crosswalk signs and advance warning signage placed approximately 250 feet in advance to alert approaching motorists. South Hill Recreation Trail Ithaca, Thompkins County, New York Preliminary Concept Design April 29, 2026 North Graphic Scale (in feet) BOLLARDS, TYP. GER M A N C R O S S R O A D TO BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD PROPERTY LINE, TYP. CROSSWALK GRAVEL TRAIL CONCEPT 5 - GERMAN CROSS ROAD TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING CROSSWALK SIGNS, TYP. BOULDERS, TYP. CONCEPT 5 HIGHLIGHTS This option improves safety at German Cross Road by using a chincane on both approaches to slow users and prompt them to look for traffic. Bollards spaced four feet apart reinforce speed control while maintaining pedestrian and cyclist access and blocking vehicles. A marked crosswalk with advance warning signage about 250 feet away alerts both drivers and trail users. TOTAL PRELIMINARY COST: $116,720 Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE "German Cross Rd Intersection" Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. MJ PN:2214 GROSS AREA (SF):N/A ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF CSI Division TOTAL 010000 20,000.00$ 020000 9,650.00$ 310000 Earthwork 9,300.00$ 320000 Exterior Improvements 22,935.80$ 330000 Utilities 1,650.00$ 65,936$ GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%6,593.58$ OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%10,549.73$ DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%13,187.16$ CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%3,956.15$ A&E:15.00%9,890.37$ 110,113$ ESCALATION :6.00%6,606.77$ 116,720$ TOWN OF ITHACA PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE DIVISION TITLE SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION SUMMARY SHEET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE General Requirements Existing Conditions Page 2 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 24 4.7 CONCEPT 6 – BANKS ROAD INTERSECTION The proposed design introduces a chicane and bollards on both approaches to Banks Road. A painted crosswalk directs users across the roadway and is supported by non‑illuminated crosswalk signs and advance warning signage placed approximately 250 feet in advance to alert approaching motorists. CONCEPT 6 HIGHLIGHTS This design adds a chincane and bollards on both approaches to Banks Road to slow trail users and restrict vehicle access. A marked crosswalk with non-illuminated signs and advance warning signage about 250 feet away improves visibility for both drivers and pedestrians. TOTAL PRELIMINARY COST: $134,776 South Hill Recreation Trail Ithaca, Thompkins County, New York Preliminary Concept Design April 29, 2026 North Graphic Scale (in feet) BAN K S R O A D TO GERMAN CROSS ROAD PROPERTY LINE, TYP. CONCRETE HEADWALL AND CULVERT BOLLARDS, TYP. GRAVEL TRAIL, TYP. CONCEPT 6 - BANKS ROAD BOULDERS, TYP. CROSSWALK SIGNS, TYP. CROSSWALK TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING TRAIL SIGN FOR ROAD CROSSING Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE "Banks Road Intersection" Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. MJ PN:2214 GROSS AREA (SF):N/A ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF CSI Division TOTAL 010000 20,000.00$ 020000 8,250.00$ 310000 Earthwork 20,300.00$ 320000 Exterior Improvements 20,035.80$ 330000 Utilities 5,150.00$ 76,136$ GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%7,613.58$ OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%12,181.73$ DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%15,227.16$ CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%4,568.15$ A&E:15.00%11,420.37$ 127,147$ ESCALATION :6.00%7,628.81$ 134,776$ CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE General Requirements Existing Conditions TOWN OF ITHACA PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE DIVISION TITLE SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION SUMMARY SHEET Page 2 S O U T H H I L L R E C R E A T I O N W A Y E X T E N S I O N : C O N C E P T A L T E R N A T I V E S MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 27 4.8 CONCEPT 7 - RAIL TRAIL The trail segments between the three road crossings were conceptually designed as a 10-foot-wide gravel mul-use trail, totaling approximately 1.8 miles in length exclusive of the crossings. The trail secon consists of an eight-inch compacted Type 2 gravel base topped with a ﬁve-inch surface layer of gravel containing ﬁnes and small angular stone to create a smooth, durable, and well-compacted surface. The trail is crowned to shed water toward the edges, where shallow ditches and drainage structures convey runoﬀ to stable discharge locaons. In areas with steep embankments, parcularly near stream crossings, a 4-foot-tall wood safety fence is proposed. New culverts are included to drain standing water, improve soil stability, convey seasonal ﬂows, and reduce erosion-related damage to the trail in low and poorly drained areas. Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE "Rail Trail" Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. MJ PN:2214 GROSS AREA (SF):113952 ESTIMATE $/SF:19$ /SF GROSS LENGTH (SF):9496 ESTIMATE $/LF:222.53$ /LF CSI Division TOTAL 010000 62,000.00$ 020000 161,345.00$ 310000 Earthwork 432,500.00$ 320000 Exterior Improvements 558,460.00$ 330000 Utilities 16,250.00$ 340000 Transportation -$ 1,230,555$ GENERAL CONDITIONS : 10.00% 123,055.50$ OVERHEAD AND PROFIT : 16.00% 196,888.80$ DESIGN CONTINGENCY : 20.00% 246,111.00$ CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE: 6.00% 73,833.30$ A&E: 10.00% 123,055.50$ 1,993,499$ ESCALATION : 6.00% 119,609.95$ 2,113,109$ TOWN OF ITHACA PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE DIVISION TITLE SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION SUMMARY SHEET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE General Requirements Existing Conditions Page 2 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 Page \ 29 CONCLUSION The South Hill Recreation Way Extension represents a meaningful opportunity to expand an existing regional trail asset while improving connectivity, recreation, and access to natural landscapes across municipal boundaries. This study demonstrates that the former railroad corridor is well suited for trail use due to its gentle grades and continuous alignment, but it also highlights the importance of addressing site‑specific constraints related to roadway crossings, drainage, and steep embankments. The Burns Road crossing clearly emerges as the most complex and influential element of the project, shaping both overall feasibility and cost. The range of conceptual alternatives presented—from a simple staircase to a tunneled crossing—illustrates that there are potential paths forward under a variety of funding, accessibility, and community priorities. While higher‑cost options provide highly durable materials, full accessibility, and uninterrupted trail continuity, more modest solutions still deliver meaningful safety improvements and trail connectivity. Taken together, this study provides a framework for moving the South Hill Recreation Way Extension forward. It equips decision‑makers with an understanding of constraints, costs, and tradeoffs, while affirming that the project is achievable and adaptable to future funding and community goals. With continued collaboration, careful phasing, and strategic investment, the South Hill Recreation Way Extension can become a safe, scenic, and lasting public asset that enhances mobility, recreation, and quality of life for the region. Table 5.1 ALTERNATIVE CONCEPT PROJECT COST SUMMARY TABLE CONCEPT COST Concept 1 – Stairs and Steep Path $ 423,391 Concept 2 – Stairs and Switchback $ 1,663,599 Concept 3 – Switchback $ 1,822,912 Concept 4 – Tunnel $ 2,389,467 Concept 5 – German Cross Road $ 116,720 Concept 6 – Banks Road $ 134,766 Concept 7 – Rail Trail $ 2,113,109 Subtotal Concepts 5-7 $ 2,364,595 Grand Total with Concept 1 $ 2,787,986 Grand Total with Concept 2 $ 4,028,914 Grand Total with Concept 3 $ 4,187,507 Grand Total with Concept 4 $ 4,754,062 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTEN SIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 A Appendix A \ CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE TOWN OF ITHACA SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD MJ Project Number: 2214 PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE "STAIRS & STEEP PATH" MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. 21 Corporate Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE "Stairs & Steep Path" Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. MJ PN:2214 GROSS AREA (SF):N/A ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF CSI Division TOTAL 010000 20,000.00$ 020000 9,050.00$ 030000 16,500.00$ 050000 Metals 17,850.00$ 060000 Woods, Plastics and Composites 150,810.00$ 310000 Earthwork 5,950.00$ 320000 Exterior Improvements 13,845.80$ 239,181$ GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%23,918.08$ OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%38,268.93$ DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%47,836.16$ CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%14,350.85$ A&E:15.00%35,877.12$ 399,432$ ESCALATION :6.00%23,959.36$ 423,391$ TOWN OF ITHACA PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE SUMMARY SHEET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE General Requirements Page 2 Project:SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION Client:TOWN OF ITHACA Project Phase:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 1 ESTIMATE Prepared By: MJ PN:2214 UNIT TOTAL UNIT RATE AMOUNT UNIT RATE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT 010000 Mobilization 1 AL --$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$ Surveing and Layout 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ Traffic Control 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ Erosion Control 1 AL --$ 2,000.00$ 2,000$ 2,000.00$ 2,000$ 020000 Removals Tree removal 15 EA 200.00$ 3,000$ 350.00$ 5,250$ 550.00$ 8,250$ Salvage and Store for Reuse Wayfinding Signs 2 EA 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$ 030000 Concrete Piers (14)10 CY 400.00$ 4,000$ 1,250.00$ 12,500$ 1,650.00$ 16,500$ 050000 Aluminum Handrail 120 LF 80.00$ 9,600$ 40.00$ 4,800$ 120.00$ 14,400$ Bike Runnel (3 tracks)3 EA 650.00$ 1,950$ 500.00$ 1,500$ 1,150.00$ 3,450$ 060000 Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Posts, Beams, Crossbeams, Stringers 840 LF 54.00$ 45,360$ 40.00$ 33,600$ 94.00$ 78,960$ Decking, treds 345 SF 50.00$ 17,250$ 40.00$ 13,800$ 90.00$ 31,050$ Guiderail, Posts, Midrails 480 SF 45.00$ 21,600$ 40.00$ 19,200$ 85.00$ 40,800$ 310000 Grading 2,700 SF 0.50$ 1,350$ 0.50$ 1,350$ 1.00$ 2,700$ Excavation 20 CY 20.00$ 400$ 45.00$ 900$ 65.00$ 1,300$ Backfill 20 CY 55.00$ 1,100$ 15.00$ 300$ 70.00$ 1,400$ Soil Disposal 10 CY 40.00$ 400$ 15.00$ 150$ 55.00$ 550$ 320000 Conc. Sidewalk 6" subbase Typ. 2, reinf.420 SF 9.00$ 3,780$ 9.00$ 3,780$ 18.00$ 7,560$ Pavement Markings 39 LF 1.00$ 39$ 1.20$ 47$ 2.20$ 86$ Reinstall signs 2 EA 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$ Wood guardrail 60 LF 60.00$ 3,600$ 30.00$ 1,800$ 90.00$ 5,400$ 340000 Crosswalk Signs 4 EA 300.00$ 1,200$ 100.00$ 400$ 400.00$ 1,600$ Advance Warning Signs 2 EA 300.00$ 600$ 100.00$ 200$ 400.00$ 800$ Trail Signage at Road Crossing 3 EA 825.00$ 2,475$ 100.00$ 300$ 925.00$ 2,775$ TOTAL DIRECT COST 118,104$ 101,077$ 219,181$ MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. DETAILED ESTIMATE DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT Page 3 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTEN SIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 B Appendix B \ CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE TOWN OF ITHACA SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD MJ Project Number: 2214 PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE "SWITCH BACK WITH STAIRS" MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. 21 Corporate Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE "Switchback & Stairs" Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. MJ PN:2214 GROSS AREA (SF):N/A ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF CSI Division TOTAL 010000 26,000.00$ 020000 14,550.00$ 030000 56,100.00$ 050000 Metals 76,650.00$ 060000 Woods, Plastics and Composites 777,800.00$ 310000 Earthwork 13,950.00$ 320000 Exterior Improvements 1,335.80$ 968,786$ GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%96,878.58$ OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%155,005.73$ DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%193,757.16$ CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%58,127.15$ A&E:10.00%96,878.58$ 1,569,433$ ESCALATION :6.00%94,165.98$ 1,663,599$ TOWN OF ITHACA PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE SUMMARY SHEET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE General Requirements Page 2 Project:SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION Client:TOWN OF ITHACA Project Phase:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 2 ESTIMATE Prepared By: MJ PN:2214 UNIT TOTAL UNIT RATE AMOUNT UNIT RATE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT 010000 Mobilization 1 AL --$ 15,000.00$ 15,000$ 15,000.00$ 15,000$ Surveing and Layout 1 AL --$ 5,000.00$ 5,000$ 5,000.00$ 5,000$ Traffic Control 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ Erosion Control 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 020000 Removals Tree removal 25 200.00$ 5,000$ 350.00$ 8,750$ 550.00$ 13,750$ Salvage and Store for Reuse Wayfinding Signs 2 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$ 030000 Concrete Piers (48)34 CY 400.00$ 13,600$ 1,250.00$ 42,500$ 1,650.00$ 56,100$ 050000 Aluminum Handrail 610 LF 80.00$ 48,800$ 40.00$ 24,400$ 120.00$ 73,200$ Bike Runnel (3 tracks)3 EA 650.00$ 1,950$ 500.00$ 1,500$ 1,150.00$ 3,450$ 060000 Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Posts, Beams, Crossbeams, Stringers 4,200 LF 54.00$ 226,800$ 40.00$ 168,000$ 94.00$ 394,800$ Decking, treds 1,800 SF 50.00$ 90,000$ 40.00$ 72,000$ 90.00$ 162,000$ Guiderail, Posts, Midrails 2,600 SF 45.00$ 117,000$ 40.00$ 104,000$ 85.00$ 221,000$ 310000 Grading 4,200 SF 0.50$ 2,100$ 0.50$ 2,100$ 1.00$ 4,200$ Excavation 60 CY 20.00$ 1,200$ 45.00$ 2,700$ 65.00$ 3,900$ Backfill 60 CY 55.00$ 3,300$ 15.00$ 900$ 70.00$ 4,200$ Soil Disposal 30 CY 40.00$ 1,200$ 15.00$ 450$ 55.00$ 1,650$ 320000 Conc. Sidewalk 6" subbase Typ. 2, reinf.25 SF 9.00$ 225$ 9.00$ 225$ 18.00$ 450$ Pavement Markings 39 LF 1.00$ 39$ 1.20$ 47$ 2.20$ 86$ Reinstall signs 2 EA 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$ 340000 Crosswalk Signs 4 EA 300.00$ 1,200$ 100.00$ 400$ 400.00$ 1,600$ Advance Warning Signs 2 EA 300.00$ 600$ 100.00$ 200$ 400.00$ 800$ Trail Signage at Road Crossing 2 EA 825.00$ 1,650$ 100.00$ 200$ 925.00$ 1,850$ TOTAL DIRECT COST 513,414$ 429,372$ 968,786$ MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. DETAILED ESTIMATE DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT Page 3 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTEN SIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 C Appendix C \ CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE TOWN OF ITHACA SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD MJ Project Number: 2214 PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE "SWITCH BACK" MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. 21 Corporate Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE "Switch Back" Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. MJ PN:2214 GROSS AREA (SF):N/A ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF CSI Division TOTAL 010000 26,000.00$ 020000 11,800.00$ 030000 42,900.00$ 050000 Metals 75,600.00$ 060000 Woods, Plastics and Composites 869,200.00$ 310000 Earthwork 12,925.00$ 320000 Exterior Improvements 1,335.80$ 1,061,561$ GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%106,156.08$ OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%169,849.73$ DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%212,312.16$ CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%63,693.65$ A&E:10.00%106,156.08$ 1,719,728$ ESCALATION :6.00%103,183.71$ 1,822,912$ TOWN OF ITHACA PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE SUMMARY SHEET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE General Requirements Page 2 Project:SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION Client:TOWN OF ITHACA Project Phase:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 3 ESTIMATE Prepared By: MJ PN:2214 UNIT TOTAL UNIT RATE AMOUNT UNIT RATE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT 010000 Mobilization 1 AL --$ 15,000.00$ 15,000$ 15,000.00$ 15,000$ Surveing and Layout 1 AL --$ 5,000.00$ 5,000$ 5,000.00$ 5,000$ Traffic Control 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ Erosion Control 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 020000 Removals Tree removal 20 200.00$ 4,000$ 350.00$ 7,000$ 550.00$ 11,000$ Salvage and Store for Reuse Wayfinding Signs 2 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$ 030000 Concrete Piers (36)26 CY 400.00$ 10,400$ 1,250.00$ 32,500$ 1,650.00$ 42,900$ 050000 Aluminum Handrail 630 LF 80.00$ 50,400$ 40.00$ 25,200$ 120.00$ 75,600$ 060000 Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Posts, Beams, Crossbeams, Stringers 4,800 LF 54.00$ 259,200$ 40.00$ 192,000$ 94.00$ 451,200$ Decking, treds 2,000 SF 50.00$ 100,000$ 40.00$ 80,000$ 90.00$ 180,000$ Guiderail, Posts, Midrails 2,800 SF 45.00$ 126,000$ 40.00$ 112,000$ 85.00$ 238,000$ 310000 Grading 4,800 SF 0.50$ 2,400$ 0.50$ 2,400$ 1.00$ 4,800$ Excavation 50 CY 20.00$ 1,000$ 45.00$ 2,250$ 65.00$ 3,250$ Backfill 50 CY 55.00$ 2,750$ 15.00$ 750$ 70.00$ 3,500$ Soil Disposal 25 CY 40.00$ 1,000$ 15.00$ 375$ 55.00$ 1,375$ 320000 Conc. Sidewalk 6" subbase Typ. 2, reinf.25 SF 9.00$ 225$ 9.00$ 225$ 18.00$ 450$ Pavement Markings 39 LF 1.00$ 39$ 1.20$ 47$ 2.20$ 86$ Reinstall signs 2 EA 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$ 340000 RRFB Crosswalk Signs 2 EA 10,000.00$ 20,000$ 500.00$ 1,000$ 10,500.00$ 21,000$ Advance Warning Signs 2 EA 300.00$ 600$ 100.00$ 200$ 400.00$ 800$ Trail Signage at Road Crossing 2 EA 825.00$ 1,650$ 100.00$ 200$ 925.00$ 1,850$ TOTAL DIRECT COST 578,414$ 457,147$ 1,061,561$ MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT Page 3 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTEN SIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 D Appendix D \ CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE TOWN OF ITHACA SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD MJ Project Number: 2214 PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE "TUNNEL" MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. 21 Corporate Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE "Tunnel" Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. MJ PN:2214 GROSS AREA (SF):N/A ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF CSI Division TOTAL 010000 61,000.00$ 020000 27,680.00$ 030000 517,500.00$ 050000 Metals 224,100.00$ 260000 Electrical 27,000.00$ 310000 Earthwork 480,500.00$ 320000 Exterior Improvements 62,090.00$ 1,417,745$ GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%141,774.50$ OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :13.00%184,306.85$ DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%283,549.00$ CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%85,064.70$ A&E:10.00%141,774.50$ 2,254,215$ ESCALATION :6.00%135,252.87$ 2,389,467$ TOWN OF ITHACA PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE DIVISION TITLE SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION SUMMARY SHEET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE General Requirements Existing Conditions Concrete Page 2 Project:SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION Client:TOWN OF ITHACA Project Phase:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 4 ESTIMATE Prepared By: MJ PN:2214 UNIT TOTAL UNIT RATE AMOUNT UNIT RATE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT 010000 Mobilization 1 AL --$ 30,000.00$ 30,000$ 30,000.00$ 30,000$ Surveing and Layout 1 AL --$ 10,000.00$ 10,000$ 10,000.00$ 10,000$ Traffic Control 1 AL --$ 15,000.00$ 15,000$ 15,000.00$ 15,000$ Erosion Control 1 AL --$ 6,000.00$ 6,000$ 6,000.00$ 6,000$ 020000 Removals Sawcut Asphalt 60 LF 2.00$ 120$ 6.00$ 360$ 8.00$ 480$ Asphalt & Subbase 1,400 SF 1.50$ 2,100$ 1.00$ 1,400$ 2.50$ 3,500$ Tree removal 30 EA 200.00$ 6,000$ 350.00$ 10,500$ 550.00$ 16,500$ Salvage and Store for Reuse Wayfinding Signs 2 EA 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$ Traffic Signs 2 EA 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$ Protect Hydrant 1 EA 100.00$ 100$ 300.00$ 300$ 400.00$ 400$ Water Line 80 LF 20.00$ 1,600$ 20.00$ 1,600$ 40.00$ 3,200$ Utility Pole 1 EA 500.00$ 500$ 300.00$ 300$ 800.00$ 800$ Mailboxes 3 EA 100.00$ 300$ 300.00$ 900$ 400.00$ 1,200$ 030000 10x10 Box Culvert 5ft Lengths 23 EA 15,000.00$ 345,000$ 7,500.00$ 172,500$ 22,500.00$ 517,500$ 050000 Sheet Pile Retaining 270 LF 290.00$ 78,300$ 540.00$ 145,800$ 830.00$ 224,100$ 260000 Wall Pack Lighting + Conduit & Wiring 6 EA 4,000.00$ 24,000$ 500.00$ 3,000$ 4,500.00$ 27,000$ 310000 Grading 14,000 SF 0.50$ 7,000$ 0.50$ 7,000$ 1.00$ 14,000$ Excavation 1,300 CY 20.00$ 26,000$ 45.00$ 58,500$ 65.00$ 84,500$ Temp. Sheet Pile Bracing 325 LF 290.00$ 94,250$ 490.00$ 159,250$ 780.00$ 253,500$ Backfill 1,050 CY 55.00$ 57,750$ 15.00$ 15,750$ 70.00$ 73,500$ Soil Disposal 1,000 CY 40.00$ 40,000$ 15.00$ 15,000$ 55.00$ 55,000$ 320000 Asphalt Pavement: 12" subbase typ. 2 1,100 SF 5.00$ 5,500$ 10.00$ 11,000$ 15.00$ 16,500$ Gravel Driveway 3,500 SF 2.00$ 7,000$ 2.50$ 8,750$ 4.50$ 15,750$ Wood Guardrail 120 LF 60.00$ 7,200$ 30.00$ 3,600$ 90.00$ 10,800$ Wood Fence 230 LF 28.00$ 6,440$ 20.00$ 4,600$ 48.00$ 11,040$ Reinstall signs 2 EA 100.00$ 200$ 300.00$ 600$ 400.00$ 800$ Bollards 9 EA 500.00$ 4,500$ 300.00$ 2,700$ 800.00$ 7,200$ 330000 Water Service Line 225 LF 15.00$ 3,375$ 20.00$ 4,500$ 35.00$ 7,875$ Belly Water Main Line 100 LF 50.00$ 5,000$ 50.00$ 5,000$ 100.00$ 10,000$ TOTAL DIRECT COST 722,635$ 695,110$ 1,417,745$ MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT Page 3 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTEN SIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 E Appendix E \ CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE TOWN OF ITHACA SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD MJ Project Number: 2214 PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE "German Cross Road Intersection" MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. 21 Corporate Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE "German Cross Rd Intersection" Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. MJ PN:2214 GROSS AREA (SF):N/A ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF CSI Division TOTAL 010000 20,000.00$ 020000 9,650.00$ 310000 Earthwork 9,300.00$ 320000 Exterior Improvements 22,935.80$ 330000 Utilities 1,650.00$ 65,936$ GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%6,593.58$ OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%10,549.73$ DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%13,187.16$ CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%3,956.15$ A&E:15.00%9,890.37$ 110,113$ ESCALATION :6.00%6,606.77$ 116,720$ TOWN OF ITHACA PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE DIVISION TITLE SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION SUMMARY SHEET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE General Requirements Existing Conditions Page 2 Project:SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION Client:TOWN OF ITHACA Project Phase:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 5 ESTIMATE Prepared By: MJ PN:2214 UNIT TOTAL UNIT RATE AMOUNT UNIT RATE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT 010000 Mobilization 1 AL --$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$ Surveing and Layout 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ Traffic Control 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ Erosion Control 1 AL --$ 2,000.00$ 2,000$ 2,000.00$ 2,000$ 020000 Removals Tree removal 3 EA 200.00$ 600$ 350.00$ 1,050$ 550.00$ 1,650$ Bollards 11 EA 300.00$ 3,300$ 200.00$ 2,200$ 500.00$ 5,500$ Salvage and Store for Reuse Riprap 100 SF 20.00$ 2,000$ 5.00$ 500$ 25.00$ 2,500$ 310000 Grading 6,000 SF 0.50$ 3,000$ 0.50$ 3,000$ 1.00$ 6,000$ Excavation 25 CY 20.00$ 500$ 45.00$ 1,125$ 65.00$ 1,625$ Backfill 20 CY 55.00$ 1,100$ 15.00$ 300$ 70.00$ 1,400$ Soil Disposal 5 CY 40.00$ 200$ 15.00$ 75$ 55.00$ 275$ 320000 Gravel Path 2,100 SF 2.00$ 4,200$ 2.50$ 5,250$ 4.50$ 9,450$ Bollards 6 EA 500.00$ 3,000$ 300.00$ 1,800$ 800.00$ 4,800$ Wayfinding Signs 2 EA 2,000.00$ 4,000$ 800.00$ 1,600$ 2,800.00$ 5,600$ Riprap armor 100 SF 25.00$ 2,500$ 5.00$ 500$ 30.00$ 3,000$ Pavement Markings 39 LF 1.00$ 39$ 1.20$ 47$ 2.20$ 86$ 330000 Culvert, HDPE 15"30 LF 45.00$ 1,350$ 10.00$ 300$ 55.00$ 1,650$ 340000 Crosswalk Signs 4 EA 300.00$ 1,200$ 100.00$ 400$ 400.00$ 1,600$ Advance Warning Signs 2 EA 300.00$ 600$ 100.00$ 200$ 400.00$ 800$ Trail Signage at Road Crossing 2 EA 825.00$ 1,650$ 100.00$ 200$ 925.00$ 1,850$ TOTAL DIRECT COST 27,589$ 38,347$ 65,936$ MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. DETAILED ESTIMATE DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT Page 3 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTEN SIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 F Appendix F \ CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE TOWN OF ITHACA SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD MJ Project Number: 2214 PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE "Banks Road Intersection" MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. 21 Corporate Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE "Banks Road Intersection" Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. MJ PN:2214 GROSS AREA (SF):N/A ESTIMATE $/SF:N/A /SF CSI Division TOTAL 010000 20,000.00$ 020000 8,250.00$ 310000 Earthwork 20,300.00$ 320000 Exterior Improvements 20,035.80$ 330000 Utilities 5,150.00$ 76,136$ GENERAL CONDITIONS :10.00%7,613.58$ OVERHEAD AND PROFIT :16.00%12,181.73$ DESIGN CONTINGENCY :20.00%15,227.16$ CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE:6.00%4,568.15$ A&E:15.00%11,420.37$ 127,147$ ESCALATION :6.00%7,628.81$ 134,776$ CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE General Requirements Existing Conditions TOWN OF ITHACA PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE DIVISION TITLE SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION SUMMARY SHEET Page 2 Project:SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION Client:TOWN OF ITHACA Project Phase:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 6 ESTIMATE Prepared By: MJ PN:2214 UNIT TOTAL UNIT RATE AMOUNT UNIT RATE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT 010000 Mobilization 1 AL --$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$ Surveing and Layout 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ Traffic Control 1 AL --$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ 3,000.00$ 3,000$ Erosion Control 1 AL --$ 2,000.00$ 2,000$ 2,000.00$ 2,000$ 020000 Removals Tree removal 15 EA 200.00$ 3,000$ 350.00$ 5,250$ 550.00$ 8,250$ 310000 Grading 5,000 SF 0.50$ 2,500$ 0.50$ 2,500$ 1.00$ 5,000$ Excavation 125 CY 20.00$ 2,500$ 45.00$ 5,625$ 65.00$ 8,125$ Backfill 20 CY 55.00$ 1,100$ 15.00$ 300$ 70.00$ 1,400$ Soil Disposal 105 CY 40.00$ 4,200$ 15.00$ 1,575$ 55.00$ 5,775$ 320000 Gravel Path 1,500 SF 2.00$ 3,000$ 2.50$ 3,750$ 4.50$ 6,750$ Bollards 6 EA 500.00$ 3,000$ 300.00$ 1,800$ 800.00$ 4,800$ Boulders 8 EA 250.00$ 2,000$ 100.00$ 800$ 350.00$ 2,800$ Wayfinding Signs 2 EA 2,000.00$ 4,000$ 800.00$ 1,600$ 2,800.00$ 5,600$ Pavement Markings 39 LF 1.00$ 39$ 1.20$ 47$ 2.20$ 86$ 330000 Culvert, HDPE 15"30 LF 45.00$ 1,350$ 10.00$ 300$ 55.00$ 1,650$ Concrete Stormwater Headwall 1 EA 3,500.00$ 3,500$ --$ 3,500.00$ 3,500$ 340000 Crosswalk Signs 4 EA 300.00$ 1,200$ 100.00$ 400$ 400.00$ 1,600$ Advance Warning Signs 2 EA 300.00$ 600$ 100.00$ 200$ 400.00$ 800$ Trail Signage at Road Crossing 2 EA 825.00$ 1,650$ 100.00$ 200$ 925.00$ 1,850$ TOTAL DIRECT COST 31,989$ 44,147$ 76,136$ MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. DETAILED ESTIMATE DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT Page 3 SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTEN SIO N: CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES MJ Project No. 2214 G Appendix G \ CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE TOWN OF ITHACA SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION BURNS ROAD TO BANKS ROAD MJ Project Number: 2214 PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE "Rail Trail" MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. 21 Corporate Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065 May 5, 2026 Phase Report:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE "Rail Trail" Prepared By:MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. MJ PN:2214 GROSS AREA (SF):113952 ESTIMATE $/SF:19$ /SF GROSS LENGTH (SF):9496 ESTIMATE $/LF:222.53$ /LF CSI Division TOTAL 010000 62,000.00$ 020000 161,345.00$ 310000 Earthwork 432,500.00$ 320000 Exterior Improvements 558,460.00$ 330000 Utilities 16,250.00$ 340000 Transportation -$ 1,230,555$ GENERAL CONDITIONS : 10.00% 123,055.50$ OVERHEAD AND PROFIT : 16.00% 196,888.80$ DESIGN CONTINGENCY : 20.00% 246,111.00$ CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE: 6.00% 73,833.30$ A&E: 10.00% 123,055.50$ 1,993,499$ ESCALATION : 6.00% 119,609.95$ 2,113,109$ TOWN OF ITHACA PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE DIVISION TITLE SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION SUMMARY SHEET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE SUB TOTAL W/ MARKUPS SUB TOTAL ESTIMATE General Requirements Existing Conditions Page 2 Project: SOUTH HILL RECREATION WAY EXTENSION Client: TOWN OF ITHACA Project Phase:PRELIMINARY CONCEPT 7 ESTIMATE Prepared By: MJ PN:2214 UNIT TOTAL UNIT RATE AMOUNT UNIT RATE AMOUNT PRICE AMOUNT 010000 General Requirements Mobilization 1 AL - -$ 20,000.00$ 20,000$ 20,000.00$ 20,000$ Surveing and Layout 1 AL - -$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$ 12,000.00$ 12,000$ Erosion Control 1 AL - -$ 30,000.00$ 30,000$ 30,000.00$ 30,000$ 020000 Existing Conditions Removals Clearing & Grubbing 114,100 SF 0.20$ 22,820$ 0.25$ 28,525$ 0.45$ 51,345$ Tree removal 200 EA 200.00$ 40,000$ 350.00$ 70,000$ 550.00$ 110,000$ 310000 Earthwork Grading 140,000 SF 0.50$ 70,000$ 0.50$ 70,000$ 1.00$ 140,000$ Excavation 3,000 CY 20.00$ 60,000$ 45.00$ 135,000$ 65.00$ 195,000$ Backfill 1,000 CY 55.00$ 55,000$ 15.00$ 15,000$ 70.00$ 70,000$ Soil Disposal 500 CY 40.00$ 20,000$ 15.00$ 7,500$ 55.00$ 27,500$ 320000 Exterior Improvements Gravel Path 95,000 SF 2.00$ 190,000$ 2.50$ 237,500$ 4.50$ 427,500$ Boulders 40 EA 250.00$ 10,000$ 100.00$ 4,000$ 350.00$ 14,000$ Wayfinding Signs 2 EA 2,000.00$ 4,000$ 800.00$ 1,600$ 2,800.00$ 5,600$ Wood Fence 2,320 LF 28.00$ 64,960$ 20.00$ 46,400$ 48.00$ 111,360$ 330000 Utilities Culvert, HDPE 18" 250 LF 52.00$ 13,000$ 13.00$ 3,250$ 65.00$ 16,250$ TOTAL DIRECT COST 549,780$ 680,775$ 1,230,555$ MATERIAL LABOR MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. DETAILED ESTIMATE DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT Construction Contract Page 3 # Equipment to be Auctioned / Traded & Replaced Useful Life Original Purchase Price Year Purchased Replacement Cost (Budgeted) Age of Equipment Since Purchased New Annual Repair Costs (2025) Lifetime Total Repair Costs (Parts and Labor) Projected Auction Price / Trade Mileage / Hours Green Fleet Options 11 2016 Interntional Dump (Water & Sewer)10 99,501.00$ 2015 200,000.00$ 10 61 2019 Ford F450 Super Duty Dump 10 59,302.94$ 2019 100,000.00$ 7 66 2019 Ford F350 4x4 Super Cab w/plow 6 46,636.01$ 2019 85,000.00$ 7 80 2018 Ford F350 4x4 Super Cab w/plow 6 43,524.01$ 2018 70,000.00$ 8 25 2014 Ford F150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 (E)15 29,448.50$ 2014 75,000.00$ 12 42 2008 New Holland Backhoe/Loader 18 54,445.00$ 2008 150,000.00$ 18 68 2020 Caterpillar Mini-Excavator 305.5E CR 7 75,275.00$ 2020 100,000.00$ 6 82 2011 Mobark Chipper 15 40,700.00$ 2011 135,000.00$ 11 T1 2022 Sure-Trac Tilt Trailer 3 8,876.00$ 2022 15,000.00$ 5 35 2022 Giant Loader 5 98,828.70$ 2022 90,000.00$ 4 57 2010 Finn T-75 Hydroseeder 15 25,750.00$ 2010 65,000.00$ 16 Total Projected Auction Income -$ New Equipment to be Added to the Fleet 1,085,000.00$ Equipment to be Auctioned / Traded & Not Replaced -$ -$ 1,085,000.00$ -$ 1,085,000.00$ Estimated Projected Auction Income Total Estimated Cost Including Items Sold Total Auction Income Town of Ithaca - Proposed Fleet Replacement Schedule 2027 Total New Equipment Total Projected Auction Income Total New/Replaced Equipment