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historic preservation commission <br />of south bend and st. joseph county <br />Darden Road Bridge Meeting - July 10, 1985 <br />Page 2 <br />some funding for the bridge in the 1986 Budget in the Cumulative Bridge Fund <br />but to do that we would need estimates of costs for studies and rehab. <br />Mrs. Sporleder and Mr. Berkebile indicated that DNR Water & Conservation funds <br />might be one source of funding. Mrs. Moffett -Carey reported that the Darden <br />Bridge was included as part of the Riverbank Trail System which has had $200,000 <br />allocated to it for development. She also explained that the DNR public access, <br />which is just south of the bridge, will be upgraded and that may have a positive <br />effect on funding possibilities for the bridge. Mr. Romine indicated that Clay <br />Township has been and would be willing to take over responsibility for the bridge. <br />Mr. Larrison said he would check into the legal implications of that proposal. <br />It was agreed that estimates for engineering studies and rehabilitating the <br />bridge must be obtained in order to proceed and that these items should be dis- <br />cussed with Mr. Richardson. Mr. Berkebile said that he expects the Liability <br />Insurance to rise significantly in 1986 and that should be a consideration with <br />cost estimates for the bridge. <br />Mrs. Sporleder asked if it was possible for the Darden Bridge to be included in <br />1986 applications for funding to the DNR. <br />Mr. Berkebile felt the Parks Department could readjust its Master Plan by <br />June, 1986 to include the Bridge as part of a trail. <br />Mrs. Jones indicated that federal monies are available for bicycle trails which <br />are transportation and recreation related. She will check into the possibilities. <br />Mr. Papaleo expressed his concern for safety on the bridge. He felt that it is <br />an important asset and transriver link and that it would be used frequently if it <br />were rehabbed. <br />Mr. Roman indicated that the concerns of the hospital were safety, vandalism, <br />and noise level. <br />Police jurisdiction and patrol of the area were discussed. <br />40 <br />• <br />0 <br />