Award contracts to expand and renovate Elm Park and buy adjacent property
In Plain English
The city plans to expand Elm Park by purchasing the property at 720 Elm Avenue. Three companies will handle different parts of the project: Pogo Park for community engagement, MIG for design work, and Mack5 for construction management. The renovation will create more park space and improve existing facilities for neighborhood families.
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Votes
Place back on Consent Calendar and adopt resolution
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved contracts to expand Elm Park by purchasing property at 720 Elm Avenue and hiring three companies to manage the project. Pogo Park will handle community input, MIG will design the improvements, and Mack5 will oversee construction. The expansion will add more park space and upgrade existing facilities for families in the neighborhood. This was a routine administrative matter moved to the consent calendar, where items typically receive quick approval without debate.
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