Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Righter Company for the Champions Bridge Superstructure Replacement and Alum Creek Stream Bank Stabilization Project. The contract amount is $1,325,320.00, with a contingency of $200,000.00, for a total of $1,525,320.00. An additional $150,000.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $1,675,320.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
The Champions Bridge is located along the Alum Creek Trail between the Easton Soccer Fields and the seventh hole on Champions Golf Course. In 2015, when the false decking was removed from the bridge, the deck deflected leaving an uneven ride and feel over the bridge. At that time, an investigation was performed and it was determined that that bridge had to be load posted which prohibited emergency vehicles from crossing the bridge. It was determined to be safe for pedestrians and remained open. The bridge, however, does not function per its intended design. An error in the design of the bridge is the sole cause for the deflections and movement of the structure when in use. The City Attorney’s Office, along with the Defendant’s legal counsel, have been working for several years to mitigate this issue. For the safety of the trail users, it was decided that the bridge needed to be mitigated and that the damages would be pursued concurrently with construction activities and perhaps after completion.
Ordinance 1075-2022 approved a contract with GPD Group to provide the professional design services associated with preparing construction documents for the Champions Bridge. A contract with Prime AE Group to provide design services related to the Alum Creek Stream Bank Stabilization Project was authorized by Ordinance 3293-2021. This stream bank is just north of the Champions Bridge. With direction and guidance from the City Attorney Office, these projects are being combine...
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