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Council debates $2.4M bid and city match for Route 109/BA roundabout; safety benefits cited amid cost concerns
Summary
Council members discussed a contract to build a roundabout at State Route 109 and BA, including rising costs driven by inflation and statewide construction demand. Supporters cited safety and crash-reduction benefits; some members criticized the city's share and urged caution or alternative approaches.
Council members and staff discussed a project to construct a roundabout at the State Route 109 and BA intersection after bids came in higher than earlier estimates. The conversation covered cost increases, funding sources, safety trade-offs between roundabouts and traffic signals, and whether the city should proceed.
What staff said about cost changes
Councilmember Vanek raised a question after reviewing a funding summary: the original application listed a $1.7 million total project cost and a $340,000 Wildwood sponsor share (20 percent), but later materials showed a $2.4 million…
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