Three Henryetta bridges, originally built nearly 100 years ago are going to be replaced at no charge.
The three, each spanning a creek that runs from Main Street to just north of Interstate 40, are being replaced through. Federal program. Approval for the work was given Tuesday night by the city council at the last regular meeting of 2023.
They are located on West Broadway, West Moore and West Corporation.
The three bridges received form work in an earlier program about 10 years ago. That put up ratings and some rip rap around the sides. Now they will be removed and new ones put in their place. No date was given when the work would start.
Council members abated three houses and gave a 90-day extension before abating a fourth.
Receiving a reprieve pending improvements is a house at 1207 North Collins. The owner, Julie Martinellii, said she has the materials to repair the house and will have electrical service restored.
Houses placed on the abatement list include 318 E. Spruce, 510 East Fun and 610 North Third.
During the evening, the council approved a one-time pay adjustment or the holidays for city workers amounting to no more than $250.
The council approved a contract to Quicksilver Utility amounting to $535,000 for construction of a pump station to be built just north of Merrick on Fourth Street. That is part of a project to replace an old water tower.
Also gaining approval was the purchase of $24,000 for fire rescue equipment. It is part of a grant that would result in a reimbursement to the city for the cost.
City manager David Bullard told the council work is underway on the spillway at Nichols Park to prevent erosion from damaging the roadway. He said the city is partnering with the county to help in the project.