Council approves park seating and sidewalk work; two quotes total $32,836.29

The Burns Harbor Town Council approved two park-improvement contracts on Aug. 28: a $23,650.23 concrete-sidewalk installation and a $9,586.06 seating-and-grading quote, both to be paid from CCD (Cumulative Capital Development) funds. Council and staff said the sidewalk work will be 432 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 4 inches thick to match existing sidewalks; the sidewalk runs along both sides of the park and will connect to existing sidewalk segments. The seating and grading quote applies to the play area rectangle and is intended to prepare the surface once sidewalks are installed. Why it matters: the work completes access and finishing for a new park playground area. Council members said benches and small concrete pads will be installed after the contractor work is complete. Procedure and funding: A councilmember moved to approve David’s Lawn Care quote for seating and grading ($9,586.06) and another motion to approve David Blanchard’s sidewalks quote ($23,650.23); both motions passed on roll call and were charged to the CCD equipment/services lines. Operational details: contractors said work could start within roughly two weeks of approval. Council discussed whether seating/grading is a services expense versus sidewalks being capital/concrete work and confirmed funds could be moved between CCD services and equipment without a resolution where statute permits. Ending: Council members asked staff to finalize purchase orders and encumbrances so work can start and to confirm schedule and lineal-feet details with the contractor; staff will return if scope or costs change.