Award $29,689 contract to improve Wharf Street railroad crossing
In Plain English
The city selected Whiteside Concrete Construction as the lowest bidder for safety improvements at the Wharf Street railroad crossing. The project includes $29,689 for construction plus $2,968 in contingency funds. If approved, total cost reaches $32,658 to upgrade crossing infrastructure where trains intersect the street.
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Votes
approved the construction contract with Whiteside Concrete Construction
5 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city council unanimously approved a $32,658 contract with Whiteside Concrete Construction to improve safety at the Wharf Street railroad crossing. The project will upgrade the infrastructure where trains cross the street, with $29,689 going toward construction work and nearly $3,000 set aside for unexpected costs. This is a routine safety project that affects the intersection where vehicles and trains meet. All five council members present voted yes, while two members were absent from the meeting.
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