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Council approves Great River Engineering for William Woods bridge design; design expected to take about a year
Summary
The Fulton City Council authorized an engineering agreement with Great River Engineering for the William Woods bridge design (Resolution 3584). Staff said grant funding had been received for the project and that design may take approximately one year, with construction estimated at about four months once funded.
The City of Fulton council authorized a contract with Great River Engineering to provide engineering services for the William Woods bridge project, and staff said grant funding is in place to support design work.
Read aloud by a council member, Resolution 3584 authorizes the mayor to enter into an agreement with Great River Associates doing business as Great River Engineering of Springfield, Missouri, for engineering services. Council discussion noted the firm previously worked on Second Street, which council members said looked good, and members asked whether the new bridge could reflect a compatible historic appearance if funding allows.
A council member asked about the project schedule; staff indicated design would take about one year and construction about four months, meaning the bridge would likely be in service late next year or thereafter depending on permitting and funding. Council members and staff cautioned that aesthetic treatments depend on available funds.
Action: The council adopted Resolution 3584 to contract with Great River Engineering for design services and directed staff to proceed with design and scheduling. Staff noted subsequent funding steps and construction procurement will follow design completion.
Clarifying details: Contracting party listed as Great River Associates (d/b/a Great River Engineering) of Springfield, Missouri; staff estimate is roughly one year for design and four months for construction; aesthetic treatments will depend on project budget and funding sources.
