When the Clinton City Council convenes tonight, the singular bid for summer maintenance will go on file for the annual summer maintenance projects.

Public Works Director, Steve Lobb, says they have roughly 35-40 blocks of city roadways they are targeting with this year's budget. He explains they'll strip and repair the roads and seal coat them with oil and chip and while the public may not like that method of road repair, Lobb points out it is the most cost-effective and overall effective way to repair the secondary roads. 

According to Lobb, the plans are set for where the oil and chip will take place and those maps are available at City Hall. He notes for now that could change depending on how much bids come in at.

Mother nature dictates when crews are able to get out and get the work done but Lobb says most years they are able to get everything taken care around July and August. 

Lobb reminds the public, motor fuel tax money typically totals roughly $100,000. While the City brings in around $170,000, they have been putting money aside for big projects like the recently announced $1-million Center Street project. Lobb adds the limited amount of money doesn't allow them to tackle all the projects that need to be taken care of.

The bid that will go on file tonight at the Clinton City Council will be for just over $99,400 from Illiana Construction Company.