Item Coversheet
Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
August 2, 2021

Action Item # VI. - 2.

From:
Randell Woodruff, County Manager

Administration - Resolution Encouraging Exploration & Funding of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Replacement

Issue/Action Requested:
Request the Board of Commissioners consider supporting a resolution encouraging the exploration and funding for a replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
Background/Purpose of Request:

It appears unlikely the North Carolina Department of Transportation will include replacement of the bridge in its priority project cycle within the next ten years, the NC DOT has received an unsolicited proposal for a public-private partnership to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge with a toll bridge funded by a private developer.  The unsolicited proposal is currently under consideration by the WMPO.  

Fiscal Impact:
Not Applicable
Approved By County Attorney:
County Manager's Recommendation:
Recommend the Board of Commissioners support a resolution encouraging the exploration and funding for a replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution Exploration and Funding of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Replacement