pages: CityCouncil/2009-02-03.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2009-02-03 | 13 | half of the $1 million, to which the Public Works Director responded in the negative. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would love to have an estuary crossing because riding through the Tube is terrible; stated there is a lot of ship traffic; the price tag is upwards of $50 million; inquired whether the Coast Guard and Port of Oakland agree that a bridge would be allowed; to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the bridge would belong to Alameda and whether Alameda would be responsible for maintenance and operation. The Public Works Director responded the issues would need to be reviewed in the PSR. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there is a possibility that the $1 million would be spent and there would not be a project, to which the Public Works Director responded possibly. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the City would be obligated to go forward with the project if $100,000 is allocated and the two grants are not received. The Public Works Director responded the City would be obligated if only one grant was received, but the City would not move forward with the PSR unless both grants were received. Mayor Johnson inquired whether any funding has been identified for the project. The Public Works Director responded the bicycle/pedestrian bridge estimate is $48 million; stated a completed PSR would make the City more competitive for additional State, federal, and regional funds. Mayor Johnson inquired what is the likelihood of receiving $50 million for a bicycle/pedestrian bridge in the near future. The Public Works Director responded a lot of changes are being made in the federal government; stated the project is long term; the project would be broken down into pieces. Mayor Johnson inquired whether staff looked at a multi-purpose bridge, such as a combined transit and pedestrian/bicycle bridge. The Public Works Director responded a multi-purpose bridge is included as an option in the feasibility study; stated AC Transit Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 February 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-02-03.pdf |