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Concord council narrows Dave Phillips Park plan, flags nearly $2 million bond shortfall
Summary
Council accepted an updated design approach for Dave Phillips Park and agreed to bid most features as alternates while staff warned the city's $60 million bond program is roughly $1.998 million under current estimates.
Concord City Council on Thursday approved moving forward with a pared-down design for Dave Phillips Park and instructed staff to advertise the remaining items as bid alternates after staff outlined updated bond estimates and project timelines.
Council members said the change would preserve the core project while giving the council discretion to add value-engineered items back later if funding allows. Staff presented a monthly spreadsheet showing current bond estimates, prior city-funded commitments and encumbrances, and an available balance that has narrowed after design-phase cost updates.
City staff said the bond program is funded by a $60 million general obligation authorization but noted other city funds already…
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