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Wayne County engineering seeks extra funding to research Ferry Street bridge historic status before reconstruction
Summary
County engineers requested a $25,733.26 amendment to design services to research the Ferry Street bridge's historic status and obtain State Historic Preservation Office and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits; staff warned that historic designation can add time and $20k'$30k in upfront documentation costs.
Wayne County's engineering team asked the commission to approve an amendment to a design contract so consultants can investigate whether the Ferry Street bridge is historically significant and pursue necessary federal and state permits before reconstruction.
Tammy Kaldi, speaking for the county engineering/design team, said the extra work is required when a structure is determined to be historic: "If it is determined to…
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