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Commission pauses Kimley-Horn design work on North Washington Street amid cost concerns
City of Albany Commission
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Summary
A feasibility review for the North Washington Street extension produced a cost'benefit ratio below 1; commissioners directed staff to issue a stop-work letter to the consultant (Kimley-Horn) and to return with revised scope and legal guidance on reallocating bond funds.
Commissioners on Dec. 16 questioned whether continuing to spend the $1,055,000 design contract with Kimley-Horn was prudent after staff'commissioned analyses showed a cost'benefit ratio below 1 for the initially conceived project.
Staff said an…
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