pages: CityCouncil/2009-02-03.pdf, 14
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CityCouncil | 2009-02-03 | 14 | indicated a drawbridge would not be a viable option; the bridge would be built to a lifeline standard. Councilmember Gilmore stated the price tag includes maintenance for a thirty-year period; inquired how much it would cost to build the bridge, to which the Public Works Director responded $48 million. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the proposed project is an engineering feat. The Public Works Director stated the consultant team determined that construction would be schematically feasible. Mayor Johnson inquired what would be the grant source for the $48 million, to which the Public Works Director responded federal and State grants. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Oakland is proposing to make the estuary crossing project a priority. The Public Works Director responded that Oakland contributed to the feasibility study. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether Alameda and Oakland would each receive funding if both applied. The Public Works Director responded one grant would be co- sponsored. Mayor Johnson stated a joint use bridge should be considered; including transit makes the project more credible. The Public Works Director stated the joint use could be added to the scope. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he does not see any advisory group or endorsers putting money on the table to move forward; that he is concerned about maintenance costs. Speakers : Nancy Johnson Horton, Alameda; John Strehlow, Alameda; John McKeon, Bike Alameda Lucy Gigli, Bike Alameda; Jon Spangler, Alameda; Evan Lovett-Harris, Cycles of Change; Ricardo Pedevilla, Alameda. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how many bicycles and pedestrian use the City's bridges. The Public Works Director responded the feasibility study shows 521 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 February 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-02-03.pdf |