S.B. 663 (S-1): COMMITTEE SUMMARY - "VETERANS MEMORIAL BRIDGES"

Senate Bill 663 (Substitute S-1)

Sponsor: Senator Leon Stille

Committee: Transportation and Tourism

Date Completed: 4-28-98

CONTENT

The bill would create a new act to provide that the bridges on highway M-120 over Cedar Creek by the Veterans Memorial Park causeway within the Cities of Muskegon and North Muskegon, would be known as the "Veterans Memorial Bridges". The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) would have to provide for the erection of suitable markers, indicating the name of the bridges, at each approach to them.

- Legislative Analyst: S. Lowe

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact of this bill would be limited to the costs to fabricate and install suitable bridge designation markers. According to recent MDOT estimates, the cost of these markers is approximately $2,000. This includes the costs of the signs, support posts, and installation. However, total costs would vary based on the sign type, size, and location.

- Fiscal Analyst: P. Alderfer

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.