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Lake Clarke Shores details bridge replacement planning; staff cite safety, one viable bid and a 310-day contract timeline
Summary
Residents and council discussed a bridge the town classed as functionally obsolete. Staff said the town received grants in prior years, has one viable construction bid of about $2.45 million and engineering/inspection costs near $190,000; the contract includes a 310-day limit and $1,000-per-day liquidated damages.
A recurring topic in public comment and council discussion Sept. 24 was the planned replacement of a town bridge the state identified as "functionally obsolete." Residents asked why the town moved ahead; staff and council described funding, bid responses and timeline options.
Resident Carol Hassell asked if the bridge had been classified as obsolete and who makes the decision. Town Manager Joe explained the difference between structural and functional ratings: "Well, I'm not an engineer, but it's it's functionally obsolete," he said, adding that the…
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