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Gardner identifies funds and contractor route to finish Mackie Park repairs

5789380 · August 25, 2025
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City staff said they located roughly $37,717.68 in leftover project funds and plan to reclassify additional money to reach an estimated $50,000–$52,000 needed to finish ADA-compliant repairs at Mackie Park; the original contractor may perform the work via a contract amendment rather than a new bid.

City of Gardner staff told the Economic and Community Development Committee they have identified $37,717.68 in existing CDBG and park project funds and will reclassify additional balances to approach the estimated $50,000–$52,000 needed to complete repairs at Mackie Park.

Staff said funds moved so far include $14,772.53 transferred from a Perkins account and $18,253.44 from Park Street Park, producing the $37,717.68 total. Busy Bee, the original contractor for park work, told staff it can provide a reestimate; staff…

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