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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08479 ORDINANCE NO. 8479 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT NO. HU1206 - NEWPORT BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT AND BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 WHEREAS, the Newport Bridge was constructed in the mid-70’s using timber girders and wood decking and the deck is in need of replacement; and WHEREAS, this project will replace the wood structure with a steel girder and reinforced concrete deck structure and will provide for sidewalks along the bridge and added safety improvements; and WHEREAS, there are currently funds available for this project from the City of Pueblo FASTER Funds, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. Capital Project No. HU1206 – Newport Bridge Deck Replacement is hereby established. SECTION 2. Funds in the amount of $200,000 shall be budgeted and appropriated for and made available in Project No. HU1206 – Newport Bridge Deck Replacement. INTRODUCED: April 23, 2012 BY: Leroy Garcia COUNCIL PERSON PASSED AND APPROVED: May 14, 2012 Background Paper for Proposed ORDINANCE # R-2 AGENDA ITEM DATE: APRIL 23, 2012 DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR – EARL WILKINSON, P.E. TITLE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT NO. HU1206 - NEWPORT BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT AND BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 ISSUE Should City Council establish a project for the Newport Bridge Deck Replacement and budget and appropriate funds therefor? RECOMMENDATION Approval of this Ordinance. BACKGROUND The Newport Bridge was constructed in the mid-70’s using timber girders and wood decking. The deck is now in need of replacement. This project will replace the wood structure with a steel girder and reinforced concrete deck structure and will provide for sidewalks along the bridge and added safety improvements. FINANCIAL IMPACT Funding for this project will come from the City’s FASTER revenue.