Hire Mack5 to manage Phase 1B of Civic Center construction project
In Plain English
The city needs a project manager to oversee the next phase of Civic Center construction work. Mack5 would coordinate contractors, monitor progress, and ensure the project stays on schedule and budget. If approved, the contract costs up to $1.7 million.
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Votes
Extend meeting 15 minutes
5 to 3
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted to extend their meeting by 15 minutes in a divided 6-3 vote. Council members Lopez, Rogers, Sandhu, Thurmond, Viramontes, and Mayor McLaughlin supported the extension, while Butt, Marquez, and Vice Mayor Bates opposed it. This procedural vote allowed the council to continue discussing remaining agenda items, including the Mack5 project management contract for Civic Center construction oversight worth up to $1.7 million.
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Authorize contract with Mack5
4 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The city approved hiring Mack5 as project manager for the next phase of Civic Center construction, with the contract costing up to $1.7 million. Mack5 will coordinate contractors, monitor progress, and work to keep the project on schedule and within budget. The council passed this in a divided vote of 5-2, with Mayor McLaughlin and Vice Mayor Bates voting against the contract and Councilmember Penn abstaining. This is a significant expense for project oversight as the city moves forward with its civic center construction work.
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