The Board approved on second reading Bill 25-54 authorizing the mayor to sign a contract with Wilson and Company Inc., engineers and architects, for engineering services related to a Safer Streets for All grant in an amount not to exceed $649,723.

City Engineer Drew Bowman presented the item and told the board he had nothing additional to add at second reading but was available to answer questions. Alderman Hoffman confirmed on the record that the project is 80% federally funded and that the city is responsible for the remaining 20% match.

A motion to approve second reading was offered, seconded and passed on a roll-call vote with all members recorded in favor. No amendments were made on the floor.

The ordinance delegates authority to the mayor to execute the contract with Wilson and Company; the contract amount on the record is capped at $649,723. The board’s discussion was limited to confirming funding share and approving the second reading; staff and the city engineer indicated they would provide additional detail as needed during implementation.