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Missoula council approves $2.47 million amendment to advance Downtown safety and mobility design
Summary
The Missoula City Council approved a $2,470,940 contract amendment to move the Downtown Safety, Access and Mobility project from 30% design to final engineering despite objections about stormwater, parking and costs; supporters said advancing design is necessary to secure a $24 million federal grant.
Missoula — The Missoula City Council on Dec. 15 authorized a $2,470,940 amendment to a professional services agreement with DJ&A to complete final engineering for the Downtown Safety, Access and Mobility (SAM) project, a move councilors said is necessary to meet federal grant timelines and refine project scope.
Supporters framed the vote as a critical step to safeguard $24 million in federal funding. Megan McMeekin, senior project manager in Public Works, told council the amendment will allow the design team "to continue to move forward with design from…
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