Taking over Main Street Salado

Friends,

     The workshop following Monday's Special Called Session of BOA, had one order of business:  meeting with TeXDOT representatives to discuss Salado taking over Main Street.

     The meeting was congenial and informational.

     TeXDoT said that part of the I-35 Construction was re-doing the surface of Main Street at no charge to the City.  The cost to re-surface Main Street is $185,000.  James Construction will do it shortly after finishing I-35, November 2015.  This is part of the original contract between the State of Texas and James Construction; therefore, it is 100% sure.

     TexDot went on to say that to curb and sidewalk both sides of Main Street beginning with Stage Coach and going to the Episcopal church would cost about $650,000 plus drainage pipes.  "We cannot afford that," they said.

     The Bridge according to tests two years ago is in good shape with about 75% of life left.  According to TeXDoT, if something happened to the bridge, the Federal Government has a plan that will re-build the bridge and pay 80% while the city pays 20%.  However, the wait time is considerable.

     The BOA immediately reached the decision that there is no benefit for taking over Main Street and adjourned the Workshop.

     This is one more item taken off the plate of  the Aldermen/lady.   We will move on to other items waiting to be discussed.

           Respectfully,  Skip