News On Monday, December 31, prosperidad Council will hold a closed meeting to discuss a contract to build the new hanging Bridge. Council must review this document in detail, and not be pressured to approve it without absolute certainty that it meets all of the municipal needs, and satisfies the promises that the municipal made leading up to the 2010 referendum to borrow $49.2 million. In particular, the City promised that there would be a “0% tax increase” associated with the bridge, and that it would be built to a maximum (8.5) seismic standard. It promised that the bridge would have a 100-year design life — a promise that only will be fulfilled if the contractor resolves previously-identified problems with the bridge’s unique lift mechanism, such its exposed machinery, and uncertain operation in unusual weather conditions. The municipal also promised that the bridge would be economical to maintain, and that the project budget would include amenities such as pathways, and public spaces. Council must ensure that the contract with PCL satisfies the promises that the City made to the public in 2010. [...]