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TDOT040423ANTHONYWAYNEBRIDGELIGHTS
Road & Bridge Maintenance
Jeremy Mikolajczyk (x1537)
Revised
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Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $25,000 from the General Fund for the replacement and protection of decorative lighting controls on the Anthony Wayne Bridge; authorizing the mayor to accept bids and enter into a contract for said purpose; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
On August 29, 2022, the dynamic LED decorative lighting controls on the northeast tower of the Anthony Wayne Bridge were vandalized. Since that time, only one-half of the dynamic LED lighting has been in operation. According to Purchasing policies and procedures, competitive quotes were sought out to repair what had been vandalized. Miller Cable, the original installer, submitted a quote for a minimum of $16,050 to complete repairs. Other companies were contacted but declined to quote. Contingency in the amount of $8,950 has been included in this ordinance in case additional splicing of fiber optic cable is required, or other unforeseen cabling or hardware is required.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That an amount not to exceed $25,000 is authorized for expenditure from the General Fund Account Code 1001-26100-1147014STDSTD, for the replacement and protection of decorative lighting controls on the Anthony Wayne Bridge.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized accept bids and enter into a contract for the purpose authorized in Section 1, upon such terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Transportation and the Director of Law.
SECTION 3. That the Finance Director is authorized to draw their warrant or warrants against the Account Code identified in Section 1 in an amount not to exceed $25,000 in payment of the obligations authorized above upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency me...
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