Award construction contract for Safe Routes to School safety improvements
In Plain English
The city plans to hire AJW Construction to build sidewalks, crosswalks, and other safety features around local schools. This is the second phase of a multi-year program to make it safer for students to walk and bike to school. The improvements target high-traffic areas where children currently face safety risks.
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Votes
Approved contract with AJW Construction
5 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved hiring AJW Construction to build sidewalks, crosswalks, and other safety improvements around local schools. This is the second phase of a multi-year program designed to make walking and biking to school safer for students, focusing on high-traffic areas where children currently face risks. All five council members present voted yes, with Bates and Ritterman absent. This routine contract approval continues the city's ongoing commitment to school safety infrastructure.
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