CCR2020103-Bridge
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #103-2020
RESOLUTION TO DECLARE REPLACEMENT OF THE
OLD LOOMIS BRIDGE A PUBLIC EMERGENCY AND TO APPROVE A CONTRACT
WITH D. F. TOMASINI CONTRACTORS INC. TO COMPLETE THE WORK
WHEREAS, The Old Loomis Bridge has been deteriorating over the past several years
and very rapidly in 2020 such that it is structurally no longer sound; and
WHEREAS, Replacement of the bridge has been determined by staff to be in a state of
public emergency at this time due to the following:
1. Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. (Concrete and steel
beams)
2. Steel beams have significant corrosion with reduction of flange surface.
3. Concrete has broken away from structure exposing significant amounts of
rebar; and
WHEREAS, The City reached out to D. F. Tomasini Contractors, Inc. to obtain a quote
for replacement of the bridge, which is attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, Funds in the amount of $160,000.00 for replacement of the bridge were
carried over from the 2019 Capital Budget; Landfill Funds will be used to make up the
difference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City of
Muskego does hereby declare replacement of the Old Loomis Bridge to be in a state of
emergency pursuant to Wis. Stat. 62.15(1b) and is in need of immediate repair in the
best interests of the public and for the reasons stated above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the Common Council approves entering into a
Contract with D. F. Tomasini Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $198,280.00 to complete
replacement of the Old Loomis Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer are hereby
authorized to sign the Contract and the City Attorney is authorized to make substantive
changes to it as may be necessary in order to preserve the general intent thereof.
TH
DATED THIS 8 DAY OF DECEMBER 2020.
SPONSORED BY:
Mayor Rick Petfalski
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #103-2020, which
was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
Deputy Clerk
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