Expand Barrett Avenue bike lane design contract by $64,000
In Plain English
The city hired AN West Inc. in 2023 to design bike lanes on Barrett Avenue from Garrard Boulevard to San Pablo Avenue. The original $81,000 contract needs more work to finalize engineering plans. If approved, the total contract reaches $145,000 using grant money.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 29-11
4 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved spending an additional $64,000 to complete engineering plans for bike lanes on Barrett Avenue, bringing the total contract to $145,000. The project will design bike facilities from Garrard Boulevard to San Pablo Avenue using grant funding. The council passed the contract amendment with broad support in a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Bates opposed and Councilmember Boozé abstaining. This represents Bates voting against a contract more frequently than usual, as she typically supports about 87% of contract items.
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