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Council authorizes bids for demolition of old Kroger; staff outlines funding and timeline for new municipal and judicial complex
Summary
The council authorized advertisement of bids for demolition of the Old Kroger at 1551 E. Napoleon St. Staff briefed the council on project history, budget changes tied to insurance and FEMA and projected timelines if bids proceed as scheduled.
The Sulphur City Council on Oct. 14 authorized the advertisement of sealed bids for demolition and environmental abatement of the Old Kroger building at 1551 East Napoleon Street, with bids due Nov. 20 and award planned for Dec. 8 (Resolution 42-25). City staff and project representatives provided a briefing on the project’s history, funding and anticipated schedule.
Why it matters: The demolition clears the site for construction of a new municipal complex and judicial center. Staff said the project is funded through a combination of insurance proceeds, FEMA replacement allocations and city capital funds.
Staff briefing and funding recap
City staff recapped the…
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