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Millington approves temporary modular bridge as contingency for Big Creek resiliency project
Summary
The council approved a contingency agreement with Acro Corporation to install a temporary modular bridge at Big Creek to enable equipment access for park improvements; a council member warned the city may need to spend up to $55,000 on access to finish a project valued at about $3.5 million.
The Millington Board of Aldermen approved a contingency contract with Acro Corporation to install a temporary modular bridge over Big Creek to allow equipment and materials to reach a park improvement site as part of the Big Creek resiliency project.
City staff described the agreement as a worst-case scenario to keep the park project on schedule by providing a construction access route if needed. A council member cautioned the city might spend as much as $55,000 to get equipment across the site and noted the broader park work could require about $3.5 million to complete.
"The city might have to spend as much as $55,000 to finish a project that we've got to get this equipment over to the other side ... for $3.5 million more to finish the park," a council member said during discussion.
Staff characterized the Acro agreement as a contingency measure; the board approved the authorization to proceed if conditions require it. No contract-specific start dates or firm payment schedules were provided at the meeting; staff indicated work is being scheduled to meet project deadlines.
Next steps: city staff will finalize contract terms with Acro Corporation as needed and report back if the contingency is activated.
