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Sedalia council approves HDR scope to pursue BUILD grant for Washington Avenue bridge feasibility and a roundabout study
Summary
Council approved resolutions authorizing applications to the US DOT BUILD program and passed an ordinance authorizing HDR to prepare a Washington Avenue bridge feasibility study with a scope not to exceed $47,674, and separately approved applying for funding to design a roundabout at State Fair Boulevard and Main Street.
Sedalia — City staff told the Sedalia City Council on Jan. 20 that the city will pursue two federal BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development) grant applications to study long-term fixes to local crossings and intersections.
City staff clarified that the Washington Avenue item seeks funding for a relocation/feasibility study and not the immediate removal of the existing historic bridge. "When I say replacement, think of the Washington Street bridge now — staff isn't talking about replacing it, dismantling it, taking it away," the staff presenter said, explaining the work will evaluate alternatives, connectivity and technical requirements for a new or additional crossing.
Council approved Resolution 21-58 authorizing submission of the BUILD application for a Washington Avenue bridge relocation feasibility study, and Resolution 21-59 authorizing a BUILD application for engineering of a roundabout at State Fair Boulevard and Main Street.
Council also approved Bill 2026-9 to authorize HDR to prepare the grant materials and technical scope. The staff presentation identified a consultant scope and fee "not to exceed $47,674 with HDR" to support the BUILD submission and technical studies.
Staff said a new or relocated crossing would aim to improve load capacity and vertical clearance (so larger emergency vehicles can cross) and reduce the need to close the current crossing for maintenance. Staff also warned that railroads may require future changes to grade crossings and that a feasibility study is needed before design and construction commitments.
The council and staff emphasized the grant application deadline and the long sequence of work (feasibility, engineering, funding, construction) that typically spans multiple years. Council voted to proceed with the consultant scope and grant applications so the city could remain competitive for federal funding.
Next steps include HDR-led feasibility work if the city is awarded BUILD planning funds; any later funding commitments or construction would return to council for approval.
