Award contract to build Meade Street Bypass Road
In Plain English
The city plans to hire W.R. Forde Associates to construct a new bypass road on Meade Street. This project will create an alternate route for traffic around the current street. The bypass aims to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow in the area.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 53-12 authorizing city manager to execute contract with W.R. Forde Associates in amount not to exceed $950,000
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city unanimously approved a $950,000 contract with W.R. Forde Associates to build a new bypass road on Meade Street. The bypass will create an alternate traffic route to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow in the area. All seven council members supported the project, which aims to address local traffic problems by giving drivers another way around the current street.
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