GRANT REQUEST
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MOTION to approve a Connecticut DOT Local Bridge Program Grant Application for replacement of Lantern Hill Road Bridge No. 137001 for 50% of eligible costs, the total of which is presently estimated to be nearly $2.8 million;
In addition, approve the proposed " Resolution Local Bridge Program State Project No. 9071-9001
Bridge Number: 137001 Lantern Hill Road Over Whitford Brook In The Town Of Ledyard' as presented in the draft dated January, 28, 2026 authorizing the Mayor to submit the Grant Application.
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Background:
After many years of Stonington and Ledyard seeking funding for replacement of Lantern Hill Road Bridge over Whitford Brook at the shared town line, adequate funds have been secured to do so. A $3 million dollar special grant had first been acquired through efforts of Senator Osten and the Lantern Hill Valley Alliance for several infrastructure needs in the Whitford Brook watershed. Funds from this initiative will cover the balance (or 50%) of the cost to supplement the 50% that an approved Local Bridge Program Grant will supply.
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Department Comments/Recommendation:
The construction of the bridge has already commenced and has proceeded even during this difficult winter season. This action is necessary to secure the Local Bridge Program funding, and thus I recommend approval.
Finance Director Comments/Recommendation:
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Mayor Comments/Recommendation:
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Resolution Body
DRAFT: 1/28/2026
RESOLUTION
LOCAL BRIDGE PROGRAM
STATE PROJECT NO. 9071-9001
BRIDGE NUMBER: 137001
LANTERN HILL ROAD OVER WHITFORD BROOK
IN THE TOWN OF LEDYARD
BE IT RESOLVED, that Fred Allyn, III , Mayor of the of the Town of Ledyard, is authorized to sign the LOCAL BRIDGE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION and any associated agreements between the State of Connecticut and the Town of Ledyard for the Lantern Hill Road Bridge over Whitford Brook;...
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