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Council approves demolition of three downtown buildings, allocates $135,000 not-to-exceed

5494762 · July 15, 2025
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Summary

Merriam approved contracts with Dutton Excavating (operating as Midland Wrecking) to demolish three city‑owned buildings adjacent to the Marketplace, with a combined not‑to‑exceed budget of $135,000 and a plan to phase work around downtown events.

The Merriam City Council voted 7-0 to approve demolition contracts with Dutton Excavating, d/b/a Midland Wrecking, for three city‑owned buildings on Merriam Drive, setting a combined not‑to‑exceed budget of $135,000. Mister Ingalls, speaking for staff, said the low bid totaled $131,700 and staff requested the small contingency to cover unknown subsurface conditions: "1 of those buildings has piers that go…

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