Council approves paving contract, accounting-policy change and stewardship resolution; adopts Line Worker proclamation

The 2 Rivers City Council on Monday awarded a construction contract for Pierce Street and adjacent parking, approved a retroactive amendment to the city's revenue-recognition policy and voted to support reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The council also adopted a proclamation declaring April 18 Line Worker Appreciation Day.

The council voted to award the low bid for the Pierce Street paving and Neoshota Park parking work to Northeast Asphalt, Inc., and accepted a recommended contingency. Council members said the project stays within the 2025 streets capital budget and that the Neoshota Park parking portion is funded in part by a stewardship grant. The contract and contingency were presented as within available appropriation and expected to be completed before Memorial Day weekend.

The policy change approved by the council revises the city's revenue recognition rule so that revenues received within six days after fiscal year end may be recognized in the prior year; grant ("grama") revenues may be recognized if received…