At the May 8, 2012 Clayton County Conservation Board meeting the board approved the low bid for the bridge project to Minnowa Construction from Harmony MN for $906,322.
The steel for the bridge has been ordered and work will be started in early fall of 2012.
The Motor Mill Foundation continues to raise funds for the remaining $90,000. Your support is appreciated.
| Motor Mill Bridge Budget | |
| Expenses | |
| Abutment, Pier and Bridge Construction | $ 906,322 |
| Engineering | $ 142,000 |
| Construction inspection | $ 21,000 |
| Estimated Total Expenses | $1,069,322 |
| Funding Sources | Secured |
| FEMA | $ 432,427 |
| REAP | $ 463,000 |
| UMGC | $ 20,000 |
| Great Places | $ 33,000 |
| Construction inspection by County Engineer office | $ 11,000 |
| Capital Fund Campaign | $ 22,845 |
| TOTAL | $978,089 |
| Remaining Needed Dollars as of 8/30/2012 $ 87,050 | |
Donations can be sent to:
Motor Mill Foundation
29862 Osborne Rd
Elkader IA 52043
OR
Clayton County Conservation
29862 Osborne Rd
Elkader IA 52043
Donations to the Motor Mill Foundation, a 501c3 organization, or the Clayton County Conservation Board are 100% tax deductible.