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Tri-Community trail budget climbs 25%; engineers to seek additional MDOT funding
Summary
A study committee reported the Tri-Community Non-Motorized Trail project is coming in about 25% over its initial budget due to extra boardwalk and retaining-wall needs; engineering firm C2AE will contact MDOT grant coordinators to explore more funding and contingency scope reductions may follow.
Scott, a representative of the Tri-Community Non-Motorized Trail Study Committee, told the council on Sept. 23 that the initial project budget is tracking about 25% higher than originally estimated because the design requires more boardwalk and retaining-wall work than anticipated.
The engineering firm C2AE plans to reach out to MDOT grant coordinators to explore the possibility of securing additional funds to cover the increased costs. Scott said the committee will work through contingency plans and potential adjustments to project scope if additional funding cannot be secured.
The minutes do not provide a revised cost estimate, specific grant programs being pursued, or a schedule for next steps; they indicate the committee will continue to work with the engineer and grant coordinators.
