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Flathead County adopts emergency repair resolution for 2 Mile Drive bridge
Summary
At an unscheduled Nov. 20 meeting the Flathead County Commission approved Resolution 26 51 to authorize using $240,000 in county funds for engineering and to streamline procurement for emergency repairs to the 2 Mile Drive bridge after it was struck by a vehicle; the commission voted by voice and the motion carried.
Flathead County commissioners on Nov. 20 adopted Resolution 26 51 to authorize immediate steps for emergency repairs to the 2 Mile Drive bridge after the structure was struck by a vehicle.
Pete Mullen, county administrator, told commissioners the resolution permits the county to access about $240,000 in county capital to procure engineering services and use streamlined acquisition procedures for the emergency work. "We have about $240,000 in there so that capital can be used to, procure engineering services," Mullen said.
Dave, a county staff member introduced at the meeting, described jurisdictional responsibilities and next steps. He said the bridge itself is a county asset and that the county is responsible for its maintenance and repair even though parts…
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