Summary
Only one bid came in for the bridge replacement — over 20% above estimate — so council voted to put the project back out to bid.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
No new money — a $107,000 fund-to-fund transfer covers the local match on a $2 million state safety grant.
Drivers who use East Sixth Avenue once the bridge is rebuilt at a competitive price.
Some East Main Street property owners may lose several feet of their frontage, with eminent domain possible if negotiations fail.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - May 18, 2026
A $2 million state safety grant will widen shoulders and build new sidewalks from Ewing Street to Community Action, requiring right-of-way from 50-plus property owners. Council approved the land acquisition 8-1 after a resident-facing explanation of the appraisal, negotiation and possible eminent domain process.
City Council (Special) - Apr 6, 2026
Only one bid came in for the bridge replacement — over 20% above estimate — so council voted to put the project back out to bid.
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