Decatur Expands Sidewalk Improvements

The Decatur City Commission has approved spending almost $40,000 to bring 17 school crossings and intersections into compliance with federal recommendations.

The vote came during Monday night’s regular meeting at Decatur City Hall.

The expenditure is part of a contract the city has with Ohmshiv Construction to repair and install sidewalks as part of an overall sidewalk improvement program.

The original contract with the company was for $429,000. The added expenditure of $39,300 brings the contract’s total amount to $468,300.

“During our current construction effort, areas have been identified which we would like to include in this contract to address concerns during our ‘Safe Routes to School’ route assessments,” Assistant City Manager David Junger said. “The additional work is necessary to bring 17 crossings into compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.”

In other action, the commission:

• Approved the set by the Decatur City School Board last week;
• Authorized a $15,000 grant for the project to assist in real estate expenses;
• Approved acting City Clerk Janet Kindleberger as the elections supervisor for the 2011 municipal elections;
• Officially called for the Nov. 8, 2011, general municipal election; and
• Approved a temporary alcohol sales permit for the .