Item 43 Passedunofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This item amends a citywide contract with Muniz Concrete and Contracting, Inc. to keep building and fixing sidewalks and curb ramps that meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The extra funding boosts the contract by $9 million, bringing the total to a not-to-exceed $45 million, with the $9 million coming from the Austin Transportation and Public Works Capital Budget. The work aims to make getting around Austin on foot or by wheelchair safer and more accessible.
The official agenda language
Authorize an amendment to a contract for the Local Mobility Americans with Disabilities Act Sidewalk and Ramp Improvements Group 32 Citywide Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for Austin Transportation and Public Works with Muniz Concrete and Contracting, Inc., to increase the amount by $9,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed of $45,000,000. Funding: $9,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works.
"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
- Zenobia Joseph alleged substandard ADA sidewalk work by the contractor northeast of US 183