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Council approves RiverEdge Park jumbotron and paver work after extended debate
Summary
After hours of debate and an attempted amendment to split the package, the Aurora City Council approved change orders covering jumbotron displays, supporting structures and paver replacement at RiverEdge Park. Two related architect and construction change orders were also approved.
The Aurora City Council voted to authorize contracts and change orders for ongoing work at RiverEdge Park, approving a combined package that includes jumbotron purchases, supporting structures and paver replacement.
Council members debated the package at length on technical, timing and budgetary grounds before voting to approve the combined resolution (listed in the city packet as 25-07-40). The measure passed on a roll call vote: 8 yes, 3 no.
Supporters said the jumbotrons and infrastructure are required to attract larger acts and make the lawn experience viable; opponents pushed to split the package and defer the larger equipment purchase until staff could seek additional bids, sponsorships or lower-cost…
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