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Assembly awards Veterans Park renovation contract; mayor orders grills removed after public feedback
Summary
The Assembly Finance Committee awarded an IFB to Gem Solutions LLC for Veterans Park renovations at $1,037,500. The mayor said he will request a change order to remove public barbecue grills after discussions with veterans and members of the community; the assembly voted 9–0 to award the contract including two additive alternates.
Fairbanks — The Fairbanks North Star Borough Finance Committee on April 17 awarded the Veterans Park Renovation contract to Gem Solutions LLC for $1,037,500 — the base bid plus two additive alternates — and heard staff describe the new plaza, a rigid-roof pavilion and site amenities meant to improve accessibility and seating at the downtown memorial site.
Public-works and parks staff delivered the staff report. David Bradley (public works) and Corey Beal (general services) reviewed demolition limits (work will be concentrated on the west side of the park), paths, upgraded accessible picnic tables and benches, a kiosk with park history, landscaping and new flagpoles. Parks and…
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