Bear Drive bridge design work grows after historic designation; amendment adds $25,000 for documentation

Aug 27, 2025

Public Works told commissioners the Bear Drive bridge was found to be historic, triggering additional deliverables and about $25,000 in contract amendments with Anderson Perry; the board approved Amendment No. 1 and noted the expense should be covered by a local bridge grant.

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Public Works Director Matt Paulison told the board that Anderson Perry's bridge-design scope for the Bear Drive replacement expanded after the structure was determined to be historic. The historic designation requires site visits, state-level documentation, archival research and digital deliverables.

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