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Kewanee council awards culvert and sidewalk contracts to M.E.R.C. Construction
Summary
The Kewanee City Council unanimously approved resolutions awarding culvert repairs on Fischer Avenue and the 2019 Sidewalk Improvements program to M.E.R.C. Construction. City staff said the culvert work is imminent and the sidewalk work, required by the ADA, will be funded from non-Home Rule sales tax funds (about $73,000).
The Kewanee City Council voted unanimously Sept. 9 to award two separate contracts to M.E.R.C. Construction for immediate culvert repairs and a sidewalk-improvement project.
Council Member Steve Faber moved to award repairs of the culvert at the 100 block of Fischer Avenue to M.E.R.C. Construction; Council Member Michael Yaklich seconded the motion and roll call showed four ayes. Rod Johnson, a city staff member, told the council crews were awaiting a part but he expected the culvert repair to be completed by the end of the week and said debris had contributed to the tube damage. Johnson said he would investigate installing a grate at the outfall to limit future debris buildup.
On a separate motion, the council approved an agreement with M.E.R.C. Construction for the 2019 Sidewalk Improvements Program. City Manager Bradley said the work is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act following intersection roadwork and that the city will use non-Home Rule sales tax funds, not Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) money, to pay for the project. Bradley estimated the cost at approximately $73,000. The motion passed 4–0.
Both approvals were presented as routine contracting matters with staff oversight; no amendments or competing bidders were discussed on the council floor. The council approved the measures during the regular meeting; staff indicated the culvert repair is time-sensitive because of structural damage observed at the Fischer Avenue site.
What happens next: staff will proceed with scheduling the culvert repairs once the needed part arrives and will coordinate the sidewalk work per ADA requirements. The contracts are expected to proceed under the city’s standard project oversight and reporting.
