A special highway committee has recommended that Mancos receive more than $1 million to help fund the replacement of the Main Street Bridge.<\/p>\n
The proposal is subject to both federal and state transportation approval.<\/p>\n
The $1 million in funding would offset 80 percent of the construction cost. Town officials would need to find additional outside funding to complete the project.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this time, staff estimates that the bridge will be a 2018 project,\u201d said town administrator Andrea Phillips.<\/p>\n
More than 100 years old, the vehicle and passenger bridge spanning the Mancos River was constructed in 1910.<\/p>\n
During the latest inspection, civil engineers determined the bridge\u2019s deck and girders were cracking, raising load capacity concerns.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe bridge was recently rated 34.2, anything below 50 qualifies for replacement,\u201d said Phillips.<\/p>\n
The estimated cost of replacing the bridge is roughly $1.2 million.<\/p>\n
Town announces $9,000 in grants for nonprofits<\/p>\n
Last fall, town officials evaluated grant proposals from multiple nonprofit agencies that benefit Mancos area residents.<\/p>\n
The town recently announced a total of $9,000 would be awarded this year.<\/p>\n
Agencies selected to receive funds include Medicine Horse Center ($500), Chicken Creek Outdoor Recreation Area ($500), Mancos Senior Center ($1500), Axis Mental Health Center ($1000) and Montezuma School to Farm ($500).<\/p>\n
While not part of the annual agency contribution process, town officials also recently voted to provide $5,000 to the Mancos Public Library.<\/p>\n
Water rates spike<\/p>\n
Monthly water rates in Mancos rose this month by $2.50, impacting February billings. Base gallons remain at 7,000 gallons per month, and there are no changes in water dock rates.<\/p>\n
Sewer rates, at $36.28 per month, also remain unchanged.<\/p>\n
In 2014, town leaders adopted a multi-year rates plan to meet future infrastructure needs. A consultant determined that without a rate increase, by 2018, expenses would outpace revenues.<\/p>\n
Completed last year, water system improvements included $1.1 million for a 430,000-gallon storage tank, pump house upgrades and installation of a backup switch and generator and $358,000 to replace water meters.<\/p>\n
This year, officials plan $163,500 to improve head gates, nearly $132,000 to rebuild a pressure valve and some $243,000 to replace water lines.<\/p>\n
Phillips to lead SW Colorado Council of Governments<\/p>\n
Mancos Town Administrator Andrea Phillips was recently tapped to chair the Southwest Colorado Council of Governments, a regional organization that addresses issues of mutual concern to 14 area governments.<\/p>\n
SWCCOG initiatives in 2016 include maximizing investment in fiber through broadband planning, increasing opportunities for shared services, transportation planning and administering regional programs.<\/p>\n
For more, visit www.swccog.org.<\/p>\n
The Journal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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