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Council hears prolonged complaints about Van Houten Park construction, approves then later pauses change-order payments
Summary
Officials described persistent construction defects and vandalism at Van Houten Park; the council initially approved a change order to cover additional work but later asked staff to return with itemized backup and to meet with contractor and utility (DTE) representatives before issuing payment.
Council members and staff spent an extended portion of Tuesday’s meeting on recurring problems at Van Houten Park: construction defects, vandalism and underground electrical issues that staff say require additional work and coordination with the contractor’s bonding company and DTE (the local utility).
Residents and council members described visible damage and safety hazards at the playscape, ongoing vandalism and incomplete punch‑list work; staff said the contractor had performance bonds but some repair work and unexpected underground problems remained to be resolved.
CEDD Director Saad, the city engineer and DPW staff reported repeated electrical failures after installation and damage requiring excavation that in turn damaged playground surfacing. Saad said the contractor’s bonding company and DTE both bear responsibility for portions of…
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