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Aurora council approves up to $250,000 payment to AT&T to clear utility relocations for Farnsworth roadway project
Summary
On Feb. 25 the Aurora City Council approved a resolution authorizing payment of up to $250,000 to AT&T to relocate facilities within the public right-of-way along Farnsworth Avenue, Bilter Road and Church Road so a $19 million roadway contract can proceed on schedule; the city will pay under protest and pursue reimbursement.
The Aurora City Council on Feb. 25 approved a resolution authorizing payment of up to $250,000 to AT&T to relocate facilities in the public right-of-way on Farnsworth Avenue, Bilter Road and Church Road so the city’s contractor can begin a $19 million roadway project on schedule. The motion was made by Alderman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco; the council approved the resolution by roll call, 11 yes, 1 no.
City public works staff told the council the payment is needed immediately because AT&T categorized the work so the company expects payment before engineering is complete and before relocation can occur. “This…
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