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Council approves bridge contract, community grants and pool fee increase; votes, abstentions recorded
Summary
On March 24 the Mexico City Council approved a Pollock Road Bridge replacement contract, a $7,500 agreement with the Optimist Club, an aquatic center admission increase and routine claims; the meeting recorded a small number of abstentions.
The Mexico City Council approved a series of routine and project items on March 24, including a construction contract for the Pollock Road bridge replacement, a $7,500 funding agreement with the Optimist Club of Mexico, an increase to the Fairgrounds Aquatic Center daily admission fee, and payment of claims.
Pollock Road bridge replacement (Bill No. 22515) The council authorized contract documents for the Pollock Road bridge replacement project and approved a low bid from Lewis Company. City staff said the project was advertised in the Mexico Ledger and other outlets and drew two bids: Lewis Company (Grain Valley) at $945,743.02 and Mara Excavating (Bonnet’s Mill) above $1.2 million. The project is eligible for an estimated 12.3 percent match from the Missouri Department of Transportation; staff reported sufficient budgeted funds and positive reference checks for Lewis Company. The council moved for passage and adopted Bill No. 22515 on roll call.
Optimist Club agreement (Bill No. 2025-16) Council approved a one‑year agreement to contribute $7,500 to the Optimist Club of Mexico to offset the organization’s program operating costs. Staff told the council the budget for 2024–25 includes the contribution. During the roll call, Councilmember Williams recorded an abstention; other recorded votes were in favor. The resolution authorizes the city manager to execute the agreement.
Fairgrounds Aquatic Center admission fee increase Acting on a recommendation from the Mexico Park Board, the council approved an increase of $1 for daily admission to the Fairgrounds Aquatic Center, raising the fee to $6. Staff told council the park board recommended the change in response to a local minimum‑wage increase (Proposition A) and projected seasonal wage pressures; staff noted about 14,000 patrons visited the pool last season. The motion to raise daily admission was approved on roll call.
Minutes, claims and other routine business The council approved minutes from the March 4 and March 10 meetings and moved to pay claims as presented. The minutes approval recorded at least one abstention on the roll call. Claims payment and other routine items were approved on roll call.
How the council voted - Pollock Road bridge contract (Bill No. 22515): adopted on roll call after staff recommended awarding to Lewis Company (low bid $945,743.02); mover/second not specified in the transcript. - Optimist Club agreement (Bill No. 2025‑16): adopted; Councilmember Williams recorded an abstention during the roll call. - Aquatic Center admission fee increase: adopted; park board recommended $1 increase to $6 daily admission (staff cited Proposition A minimum wage changes). - Minutes and claims: approved; at least one abstention was recorded on the minutes vote.
The meeting included staff reports and public comment but no appeals or ordinances requiring second‑reading debate. Council adjourned after routine business.
