Hire BKF Engineers to design new pedestrian bridge at Booker T. Anderson Park
In Plain English
The current pedestrian bridge at Booker T. Anderson Park is damaged and needs replacement. The city plans to install a prefabricated bridge instead of repairing the existing one. BKF Engineers will create the design plans for the new bridge.
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Votes
Approve the contract with BKF Engineers
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The city approved hiring BKF Engineers to design a replacement for the damaged pedestrian bridge at Booker T. Anderson Park. The council voted 6-1 to move forward with installing a prefabricated bridge rather than repairing the existing structure, with Councilmember Boozé casting the lone dissenting vote. This marks Boozé's first "no" vote on a contract item, departing from their usual support for such measures. The design work will determine the specifications for the new bridge before construction begins.
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