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Council ratifies $231,300 emergency demolition for 314 Gaines Street amid public concern over process and transparency
Summary
The City Council ratified an emergency purchase of demolition services for 314 Gaines Street from Valley Construction for $231,300 after public commenters and several aldermen criticized staff for not obtaining prior council approval and raised open‑meetings and legal concerns.
The Davenport City Council on Wednesday ratified an emergency demolition contract for 314 Gaines Street with Valley Construction of Rock Island, Illinois, totaling $231,300. The resolution to ratify the purchase passed by roll call with six yes votes, two no votes and one abstention.
The demolition and the city’s handling of it drew lengthy public comment. David Ezra Sidra, a member of the public, told the council that “City staff has run over city council” and argued staff lacked authority to authorize the demolition payment without prior council approval. Judith Lee, another resident, urged…
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