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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.