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Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: Central Avenue Bridge Concept Development Phase Study
Entity Name: City of Newark
Entity Address: 920 Broad St, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Grant Amount: $302,400.00
Funding Source: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA)
Total Project Cost: $302,400.00
City Contribution: $0
Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A
Contract Period: N/A
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( x ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
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WHEREAS, the Central Avenue Bridge over the Newark City Subway is 106 years old; and
WHEREAS, TranSystem Corporation conducted a biannual Re-Evaluation Bridge Survey Report, Cycle Number 9, dated November 29, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Re-Evaluation Bridge Survey Report concluded that the bridge is in overall serious condition due to the inventory ratings; the overall physical condition of the bridge is poor due to the superstructure; the structure is functionally obsolete due to inadequate under clearances; the structure is classified as structurally deficient due to the condition of the bridge and low sufficiency ratings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newark is eligible to apply for to the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Local Capital Project Delivery Program, Concept Development Phase Study, to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the structure complete with viable options for repairing or rebuilding of the structure; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Engineering is seeking a Resolution of Support authorizing the Mayor and the Acting Director of Engineering to apply to the North Jersey ...
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