Mr. Chairman, as a result of receiving the money from the federal government, we are taking a five year capital plan and moving it forward into a two year plan, so we are spending money on the bridges, that is correct. We are spending $963,000. Since we are accelerating this program with the federal money, we are doing more work than what we would have done with the $963,000. Instead of spending $963,000, we are now spending a total of $963,000 and $970,000 for $1,933,000 on these bridges this year. The federal money has enabled us to accelerate this whole program. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Committee Motion 38-14(3): To Defer Item "system And Communications" Under The Department Of Public Works And Services, Capital Investment Expenditures, Supplementary Appropriation No. 1, 2000-2001
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Committee Motion 38-14(3): To Defer Item "system And Communications" Under The Department Of Public Works And Services, Capital Investment Expenditures, Supplementary Appropriation No. 1, 2000-2001
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 16th, 2000
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