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Narberth approves larger Amtrak reimbursement after contractor insurance and PennDOT design changes
Summary
Narberth Borough Council voted unanimously Sept. 18 to increase the borough's reimbursement request for the Norworth Avenue bridge after contractors faced unexpected insurance requirements and, separately, PennDOT's cultural-resources review required a design change to metal finishes.
Narberth Borough Council voted unanimously Sept. 18 to increase the borough's reimbursement request for the Norworth Avenue bridge project to cover additional contractor costs that arose after missing insurance requirements were identified in Amtrak's bid package. Council also learned that PennDOT's cultural-resources review has required a change to the bridge's metal finishes, producing new design costs.
The reimbursement resolution increases the amount the borough will seek from state and federal partners to cover insurance and related change orders. The council moved and seconded the resolution and approved it by voice vote.
Why it matters: The bridge is federally funded and central to a years-long project to replace the existing structure. Unreimbursed insurance or design costs could shift funds or delay work; the borough sought to…
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