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ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROJECT AUTHORIZATION LETTER (PAL) AND ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS FOR THE I-95 OVER THE WEST RIVER PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO INTERCHANGE NOS. 44 (KIMBERLY AVENUE) AND 45 (ROUTE 10/ELLA GRASSO BOULEVARD) WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Whereas, The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has undertaken the Reconstruction of I-95 over the West River which includes operational improvements to Interchange Nos. 44 (Kimberly Avenue) and 45 (Route 10/Ella Grasso Boulevard); and,
Whereas, Said reconstruction consisted of replacement of a structurally deficient bridge; and replacements of Bridge Nos. 00163, I-95 over West River and 0000164 over Ella Grasso Boulevard; and,
Whereas, Part of the reconstruction involves Sea Street being extended from Greenwich Avenue to the intersection of Ella Grasso Boulevard and the I-95 northbound Exit 44 off-ramp; and,
Whereas, The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation constructed a portion of the City's Harborside Trail which connects Kimberly Avenue to the public trail located at the now, or formerly known as the Harbor Landing Condominiums; and,
Whereas, Upon completion of construction the City of New Haven would assume full ownership of all improvements installed along Sea Street from Ella Grasso Boulevard to Greenwich Avenue; including the maintenance, repairs, rehabilitation and snow and ice removal; and,
Whereas, The City would also be responsible for the maintenance of the landscaping which includes pruning, trimming and replacement of landscaping installed under the Construction project; and
Whereas, The CTDOT administered the Construction Project; and,
Whereas, The CTDOT is fully funding this project under the National Highway Performance Program (NHPP) with eighty (80%) federal funds and twenty (20%) State funds;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, that the Mayor be authorized to sign a Project Authorization...
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