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Council weighs $325,000 appropriation for prefab restroom at West State Park amid cost and maintenance concerns
Summary
Council heard debate over a $325,000 appropriation for a prefabricated, accessible restroom at West State Park. Concerns included per-square-foot cost, whether local contractors could build cheaper, hurricane/flood design, cleaning schedule and whether suspension of rules should be used.
Council members debated whether to appropriate $325,000 for a new prefabricated accessible restroom at West State Park during the City and Safety Services Committee on Monday, Aug. 4.
The ordinance introduced for first reading would increase the project appropriation by $325,000 to cover a prefabricated building ($250,000) and site preparation ($75,000). The proposed facility is described by administration as four single-user accessible restrooms with baby-changing tables, one adult-size universal changing table, a drinking fountain and flood venting.
“It's my understanding we're gonna have to suspend the rules this evening without that answer. Not a…
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