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Erie URA approves rollovers to finish Colliers Hill bridge, pedestrian ramps and Old Town repairs
Summary
The Town of Erie Urban Renewal Authority approved a supplemental appropriation to roll over unspent 2025 funds for three projects, including $4.6 million for the Colliers Hill Historic Erie Pedestrian Bridge and $73,000 for pedestrian ramp updates; the measure passed by voice vote.
The Town of Erie Urban Renewal Authority voted to approve a supplemental appropriation to reappropriate unspent 2025 funds so three infrastructure projects can be completed in 2026.
Lachie Woods, the Urban Renewal Authority and Development Accounting Analyst for the Town, told commissioners the request covers three rollovers: $4,600,000 for the Colliers Hill Historic Erie Pedestrian Bridge, $73,000 to update pedestrian ramps associated with Colliers Hill pedestrian safety improvements, and remaining funds for the Old Town downtown infrastructure improvements. "These were expenses that were previously appropriated in 2025, and the projects were not completed in 2025 for one reason or another," Woods said, explaining the funds are being reappropriated into 2026 so the projects can be finished.
Woods said construction on the Colliers Hill bridge began in late 2025 and is underway, with an expected completion in May. He also said crews installed rectangular rapid flashing beacons along Colliers Hill Parkway and that Old Town work is mostly complete but requires some replanting and repairs before final approval.
During questions, a commissioner asked whether the projected completion slipped from March to May and whether the rollover requests represented budget overruns. Woods replied that the March date in the February presentation was optimistic, that weather and planting schedules pushed the expected finish to May, and that the rollovers do not increase previously appropriated amounts. "If anything, these projects will likely come in under budget," Woods said.
A commissioner moved to approve URA Resolution 26,007, a resolution providing supplemental appropriations for the 2026 budget year; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The chair announced the motion "carries and that passes." The URA then adjourned and planned to reconvene at 6:45 p.m. for its regular meeting.
No members of the public spoke during the public hearing on this item.
