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Funding Increase for California Avenue Bridge Project

Original title: Resolution providing for a supplemental agreement or agreements with MS Consultants, Inc. for costs associated with the Preliminary Engineering and Final Design phases of the California Avenue Bridge project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Two Million Two Hundred Five Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Two Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($2,205,692.96), an increase of One Million Three Hundred Sixty Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($1,360,896.95) from the previously authorized agreement, reimbursable at 100%.

Record date · April 14, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This resolution authorizes an additional $1,360,896.95 for engineering and design work on the California Avenue Bridge project. The total authorized budget for the contract with MS Consultants, Inc. is now capped at $2,205,692.96.

Why it matters

The city is increasing the authorized spending limit for the California Avenue Bridge engineering contract by over $1.3 million, though the costs are stated to be 100% .

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

MS Consultants, Inc.

The firm is authorized to receive additional funding for engineering and design services.

Directly affected

City taxpayers

The city is authorizing a higher spending limit for a public infrastructure project.

Key Facts

The total authorized contract amount for MS Consultants, Inc. is increased to $2,205,692.96.
The resolution authorizes an increase of $1,360,896.95 over the previously approved agreement amount.
The funds are designated for Preliminary Engineering and Final Design phases of the California Avenue Bridge project.
The document states that the costs associated with this agreement are 100% reimbursable.

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The resolution was introduced on March 27, 2026.
The resolution has passed finally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is performing the engineering work on the California Avenue Bridge?

MS Consultants, Inc. is the firm contracted for the Preliminary Engineering and Final Design phases.

Will this project cost the city money?

The resolution states that the costs are 100% , meaning the city expects to be paid back for the expenditures.

How much has the budget for this contract increased?

The contract budget has increased by $1,360,896.95.

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Full Reimbursement Clause

The resolution explicitly notes that the increased costs are 100% reimbursable, suggesting external funding sources are covering the project.

California Avenue Bridge

Connected Entities

California Avenue Bridge, MS Consultants, Inc., Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure

locationCalifornia Avenue Bridge“The infrastructure project subject to the engineering and design agreement.”Map →

OrganizationMS Consultants, Inc.“The engineering firm contracted for the bridge project.”Map →

OrganizationCommittee on Public Works and Infrastructure“The body that introduced the resolution.”Map →

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